who

television 101

Mark D. Miler Partner

Writer / Director (Filmmaker)
Mark Miller is a native of Southern California, grew up in Mission Viejo, CA., is a graduate of Mater Dei High School, and California State University, Fullerton. Mark majored in Psychology and had minors in Fine Art as well as Film and Television Production. As a youngster he became fascinated with photography and filmmaking watching his mom and dad shoot 8mm footage of Miller family events. Through education and work experience, Mark is qualified to do basically any job on a movie set. He brings at least 15 years of experience in show business to television 101. Mark strives to learn something special with each new project, and is always in relentless pursuit of artistic perfection.

Visual style: Character driven, visually compelling, nouveau cinéma vérité. (Blah, blah, blah)
Trivia: Named the first indoor skateboard park in the world as a teenager (Skateboard Odyssey). Was Bachelor #3 on

and won a trip to Switzerland (His date turned out to be engaged). He is known for spectacular wipe outs on his skimboard. Makes a mean jambalaya (see blog for recipe).

Favorite Quote: "Restlessness is discontent and discontent is the first necessity of progress. Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure." Thomas Edison

Jeff Orsa Partner

Producer / Cinematographer / Director
Jeff Orsa was born in the San Fernando Valley, otherwise known as the "New Jersey" of L.A.. Jeff’s film career began at the Raleigh Studios while he was attending college. While working at Raleigh Studios, he was approached by a gaffer who asked him if he wanted to make three hundred dollars a day doing lighting for him. He took the bait, and his life has been hell ever since. Jeff went on to work with some of the best commercial directors, which lead directly to feature films, and some of the most talented cinematographers, directors and producers in the business. From gaffing, Jeff moved into cinematography studying under Academy Award nominated cinematographer, Emmanuel Lubezki.
The jump from cinematography to producing and directing was natural for Jeff, given his extensive background and experience. Jeff and Mark met during the production of “Reel Guerrillas”, and it was clear that they would ride the dragon together.

Visual Style: Whatever the client wants.

Trivia: Jeff is currently studying psychology because?

A) Psychology is the new yoga.

B) Believes lab rats hold the key to the universe.

C) Wants to be able to diagnose and treat co-workers.

D) All of the above.

*This quiz will not be graded on a curve.

Favorite Quote: "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." Mark Twain

Donna Madrigal Partner

Writer / Editor
Donna hails from the East, east of Los Angeles that is. Growing up in Fontana, CA there was not much to do except watch movies. The local movie theater became a Friday night staple, it was there in the darken isles with the dim floor lights that Donna became enthralled with films. With every visit to that old theater, a secret desire for wanting to be involved in filmmaking would ensue.

For years that secret would be suppressed until her sophomore year at UC Riverside, where she was studying to be a lawyer – yikes! Donna knew she could no longer continue pursuing a law degree, and, against her family’s wishes, Donna transferred to UC Santa Cruz to study film.

The bold move paid off, after graduating from UCSC, Donna moved back to Southern California and began working in the film industry. Over the past eight years Donna has worked on several projects for film and television, such as Napoleon Dynamite, Deliver Us From Evil, Southland Tales, Crank, and Scrubs.

Visual Style: Story, Story, Story.

Trivia: Can speak in tongues…kidding – maybe.

Favorite quote: "It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how good you look". David Lee Roth from Van Halen

Production

Robert Scott Producer

Writer / Producer
Robert Scott started his first business when he was a mere eleven years old mowing lawns. Always a go getter, Robert is a natural for show business. He has worked with several producers and writers as a script doctor, and is currently producing several films. His most recent projects are the documentary feature, “Blue America” with fellow partner Mark Indigaro and production company “Majestyk Brand” and several television pilots.

Mark Indigaro Producer

Writer / Producer
A native of Boston, Massachusetts, Mark Indigaro is known for his versatile producing style; he has been a success in both television and film. Mark’s diverse background includes reality and sketch television, as well as short subject and feature length film. Mark began work on game shows and MTV’s “Singled Out.” He later moved to the late night television, producing for “The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show.” In addition to being part of television 101, Mark also runs the production company “Majestyk Brand” also with Robert Scott.

Jack Keough Editor

Jack Keough, was born and raised just outside of Boston, Massachusetts. After graduating from Fitchburg State College with a degree in film and video, he decided to move to California. Arriving in Los Angeles in 2004, Jack began apprenticing as an assistant editor for an independent production company in Santa Monica. It was there that Jack met Mark Miller. A short time later, Jack was welcomed into the television 101 family, and has been a part of many of the company’s exciting productions. Jack is a staff editor at television 101 and also produces on projects as well. He is usually on set during production providing a vital link between production and post-production allowing the team to edit on the fly.

Post Production

DigitalFilm Tree Post Production Partner
Team television 101 is proud to have DigitalFilm Tree as one of our official post-production partners. Since 1998, DigitalFilm Tree has played a definitive role in bringing revolutionary change to the postproduction industry by pioneering innovative tools and workflows, in a creative way. Our partnership enables us to work as a full service studio where projects are developed, created, and prepared for distribution.

Pacific Media Technologies Post Production Partner
Team television 101 is also proud to have Pacific MediaTechnologies as our co-post production partner. We work one on one with the team at Pacific MediaTechnologies starting at the beginning of our projects through final edit. to facilitate a seamless link between physical production and post production. The years of experience and innovative solutions That their team brings to even the most complex production challenges makes them a perfect partner for Team television 101.
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