Al launched his first production company in 1987, producing many corporate, event, and social media productions. He began the first podcast for wedding videographers in 2005, producing dozens of episodes of “WedVidTalk.com,” with a five-year run. Alberto was included in EventDV Magazine’s Top 25 Most Influential Videographers in the country, twice.
How many years have you been a judge?
10+
What are your responsibilities in your current role and what do you love most about your job?
Editing from home!
What inspired you to pursue your career path?
First understanding the difference between speed and aperture.
What was your first job in the industry? What did it teach you?
PA for a commercials production company in New York City.
What do you look for to determine excellence in video?
Always a sharp eye and ear for the final product/result.
What initiatives or projects are you working on now that excite you?
Two different podcasts, two promotional videos in the works, a tribute to Shirley Chisholm.
Tell us about a moment of recognition that had an effect on you – whether personal or official? What does recognition mean to you and why is it important in our industry?
You always want to know you’re on the right track!
Do you have any specific practices you lean on to spark creativity?
Take breaks.
In your experience, what is a significant change you are seeing happen in the video, television, and/or film industry, and what insight can you share about how to navigate it?
Determine how much AI you want to bring into your workflow.
What excites you about judging for the Telly Awards?
Seeing new creative approaches.
