Pulling It Together Productions, LLC

Film Editing
by
SUSAN B. ADES
RESUME
RECENT WORK:
2025
INDIVISIBLE
Town Hall hype music videos
Produced by Lisa Melmed
Directed by Marc Weiss and Sarah Dohl
2024
TIPPING POINT
documentary short film
The Women's Resource Center and Tree of Life Productions
Directed by Susan Sipprelle
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MEMOIR OF AN URN
short experimental dance film
(Additional Editor)
Directed by Hyonok Kim
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2023
NEWPORT
documentary feature film
Tree of Life Productions
Directed by Susan Sipprelle
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UPPER WEST SIDE STORIES
short documentary film
Produced and Directed by Eileen Katz and Caytha Jentis
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2022
THE SWEET TASTE OF FREEDOM
short film
Produced by Saskia Rifkin
Directed by Matt Penn
Written by Mark Malone
COOKIE
short film
Written and Directed by Caytha Jentis
FoxMeadow Films Productions
DANCERS AT A WATERFAL
new musical staged reading
book by Richard Maltby, Jr. and Karen Hartman, lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr.
video Produced by Joe Locarro and Suspension Productions East
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FEATURE FILMS:
Comedy
POOLING TO PARADISE (2020)
Produced by Fox Meadow Films, Directed by Caytha Jentis (Bad Parents, The Other F Word) and Roxy Shih. Four people hop in an Uber and embark on a life altering road trip that none of them bargained for
Documentary
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NEWPORT (2023)
Directed by Journalist/Filmmaker Susan Sipprelle (Soldier On)
Newport Rhode Island is famous for many things, but when the Pandemic hits the community reveals it's true colors
LAWRENCE REED HANSEN: SACROSANCT ACCOMPANIST (2016)
Produced by Princess Grace Foundation, Directed by Terese Capucilli (Principle Dancer and Master Instructor of the Martha Graham Dance Company)
An in depth look at the long and esteemed career of Reed Hansen, Martha Graham's prized accompanist, as well as classwork and performances of the Graham technique, executed by students of Juilliard School of Dance led by Terese Capucilli
THE RESCUE OF THE JEWS OF SYRIA episode 7 (2012)
Produced by Turquoise Productions, Director Lisa Ades (Miss America, New York, GI Jews)
The final episode in a series of feature length films documenting the rich history of Syrian-American Jews from 1900-present
FOR THE NEXT 7 GENERATIONS (2009)
Produced by Laughing Willow Productions, Directed by Bruce and Carole Hart (Free to Be You and Me)
Narrated by Ashley Judd
Winner - Best Documentary and Best of Festival -Talking Circle Indigenous Film Festival, Best Female Film- Red Nation Film Festival, Best Green Film- Heal One World Awareness Festival
A five year journey documenting 13 Indigenous Grandmothers from around the world as they share their wisdom for healing the world
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SHORT FILMS:
Narrative
THE SWEET TASTE OF FREEDOM (2022) drama
Produced by Peninsula Films and Saskia Rifkin, Directed by Matthew Penn, Written by Mark Malone
A man released from custody for the weekend makes life and death decisions he believes he will never regret
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COOKIE (2022) comedy
Written and Directed by Caytha Jentis, FoxMeadow Films Productions
When a woman discovers her husband's sexual secrets she decides to go on her own journey.
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MANDY'S VOICE (2022) drama
Directed byRoxanna Lewis
A teen-age girl on the Autism spectrum and her single Mother, struggle to find a way to communicate with each other.
APRIL SHOWERS (2021) drama
Directed by Caytha Jentis, Produced by Fox Meadow Films
Two New Yorkers meet on a park bench during a pandemic.
KING CORONA, ALMOST YOU (2020) comedy, drama
2 short narrative films produced by The Berkshire Media Collaborative and The Great Barrington Public Theatre, Directors Jim Frangione and Diane Pearlman
Life in The Berkshires as written and performed by local artists
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THE CHERRY ORCHARD (2020) comedy
Directed by Carl Sprague. Produced by Jim Frangione
A puppet show short film. This excerpt of Chekov's masterpiece, performed on an heirloom family puppet stage, showcases the wit and talent of world renowned concept illustrator and designer Carl Sprague
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SEASON OF PASSAGE (2016) drama
Produced and Directed by Catherine Cobb Ryan
An attempt to have another child turns nightmarish on Halloween eve
THE FACE (2011) drama
Produced by Joy Light Productions, Director Elizabeth Browning
A middle age women contemplates a face lift
STUCK IN THE IN-BETWEEN (2010) musical drama
Produced by Ripfest #11, Directed by Matthew Glasson
Created in a 7 day turnaround for the Ripfest #11 Festival
THE SWEET LIFE (2011) comedy
Produced by iMark Films and ROAM Productions, Directed by Mark Cabaroy
2 young men can't seem to stay out of the way of the mob on Staten Island
TULIPS (2012) comedy
Produced by Carries Drazek and Bjornquist Films, Director Whitney Hamilton
A middle age woman notices there may be some work that needs to be done down there
Documentary
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THE TIPPING POINT (2024)
Dir. and Produced by Susan Sipprelle, Tree of Life and The Women's Resource Center. The Women's Resource Center shelters and aids women who are victims of domestic abuse. These women tell their stories in a clear and honest fashion in order to bring attention to the work of WRC.
The Women's Resource Center
THE PINS OF MADELEINE ALBRIGHT (2021)
Produced by Aster Creative and Events DC., Directed by Reuben Atlas
This short doc investigates the unusual collection of brooches the former Secretary of State dons, and how she has used them as diplomatic assets throughout her career as a public figure.
HANGING TREE GUITARS: The Art of Freeman Vines (2020)
Produced by Music Makers Relief Foundation, Tim and Denise Duffy Producers, Directed by Cornelius Lewis
This short film accompanies the groundbreaking exhibition Hanging Tree Guitars at the Greenville Museum of Art in Greenville, North Carolina
NRITYAGRAM: For the Love of Dance (2010)
Produced by Nan Melville Productions, Directed by Nan Melville
Premiered opening night of the Film Society of Lincoln Center's Dance on Camera Festival
It has been accepted to over 25 film festivals and won 6 awards
CHANGE YOU CAN BELIEVE IN (2010)
Produced by Revolution Bookstore Productions, Directed by Jahmani Perry
Wallace Shawn and Andy Zee discuss politics and life in the Obama era
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13TH STREET THEATRE STORY (2010)
Directed by Melodie Bryant
Documents the long life of a small theatre and the woman who guided it
SIGNAL 16 (2014)
Directed by Anubhav Bhardwaj
Life aboard an ambulance attended by student EMTs
Art and Experimental
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THE CHERRY ORCHARD excerpt (2020)
Directed by Carl Sprague, Produced by Jim Frangione
Puppet Show rendition of Chekov's masterpiece
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FOR SUNRISE (2018)
Produced and Choreographed by Hyonok Kim
Dance Film by Korean Choreographer Hyonok Kim
DANCE WITH HORSES (2016)
Produced and Choreographed by Hyonok Kim
Dance Film by Korean Choreographer Hyonok Kim
PINE TREE (2015)
Produced and Choreographed by Hyonok Kim
Dance Film by Korean Choreographer Hyonok Kim
PARANOIA IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN (2012) comedy
Produced by Pulling It Together Productions, Directed by Susan B. Ades
Film noir spoof using public domain footage from the 30's and 40's
BOUDOIR CHIT-CHAT (2012)
Produced by Simple Productions, Director Flo Ankah
Young women chat in the boudoir about life and love
WEB SERIES
Comedy
THE OTHER F WORD (2016 season 1, 2017 season 2)
Produced by Fox Meadow Films, Directed by Caytha Jentis and Barbara Kanowitz
This show is an edgy comedy about a group of friends who find that the angst of raising kids may be nothing compared to the angst of starting over after they are grown
Aired on Amazon Prime 2016-2017
14 episodes
SEXY SECRETS OF GREAT ART (2020 season 1, 2021 season 2)
Produced by Fox Meadow Films, Created by Prof. Andrew Lear
Video web series based on a popular art tour at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, featuring Professor Andrew Lear
9episodes
SOMETHING ABOUT RYAN (2010)
Produced by Too Cool Productions, Director Mark Cabaroy
A hapless young man and his frustrated family get through the days on Staten Island in a 50's sitcom style
10 episodes
HAPPY MOMMY HUSTLE (2013)
Produced by Kirscherian Productions, Director Debra Kirschner
Everyday worries are worked out by these clever moms in a single scene
7 episodes
COMEDY PILOTS
TONI (2019)
Produced by Checkmark Productions and Talking Back Pictures, Directed by Cristina Angeles
OVER/UNDER (2018)
Produced by Hucklebuck Productions, Directed by Natalie Johnson
HOLLY DAYS (2018)
Produced by Samgrew Productions
CARRY ON (2015)
Director Elizabeth Browning
I'M JUST WARMING UP (2014)
Produced by Pulling It Together Productions, Director Joe Locarro
DIPWICK MANOR (2013)
Produced by Brick Houz Productions, Director Roxana Petzold
MERCY MERCY ME (2011)
Produced by Sharp Stick Productions, Director Mark Cabaroy
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SHORT FILM FESTIVALS, TRAILERS, PROMOS, INDUSTRIALS, FUNDRAISERS, GALAS
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INDIVISIBLE (2025)
2 hype videos for all of the social action group's social media and motivational media packets
COVEYCLUB.com (2022)
5th Anniversary video
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2ND STAGE GALA (2021)
3 films honoring Debra Martin Chase and Lynn Nottage, Produced by 2nd Stage, Directed by Patricia McGregor
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Produced by Aster Creative:
NIH RECRUITMENT VIDEOS (12) (2021)
HELEN HAYES AWARDS (3) (2021)
THE PINS OF MADELEINE ALBRIGHT (2021)
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THE NUTCRACKER (2020)
Holiday webcast utilizing archival footage from the ballet's vault from 1980-2016. 45 min rt.
Produced by The Albany Berkshire Ballet, Directed by Carl Sprague
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HOWELL BINKLEY TRIBUTE (2020)
Memorial Webcast honoring the genius lighting designer Howell Binkley (Kiss of the Spider Woman, Aint Too Proud, Come From Away, Hamilton)
Produced by Suspension Productions East, Directed by Joe Locarro
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GREAT BARRINGTON PUBLIC THEATRE VIDEO FESTIVAL (2020)
Online Festival featuring new works by local playwrights
LADY RANDY PROMOTIONAL VIDEO FOR ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT (2019)
A new play written by Anne Undeland, Directed by Jim Frangione
Produced by Suspension Productions East:
2ND STAGE 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA VIDEO (2019)
MANHATTAN INSTITUTE AWARDS CEREMONY VIDEO (2019)
HOLIDAYS IN HARLEM HOLIDAY PARTY VIDEO FOR MORGAN STANLEY (2018)
MANHATTAN INSTITUTE PANEL DISCUSSION VIDEO (2018)
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Produced by MultiVu:
A CASUAL CONVERSATION/ BRISTOL MEYERS/SXSW VIDEO DISCUSSION ON CANCER DRUGS (2018)
KARYOPHARM HR VIDEO PROMOTING NEW DRUG THERAPY (2018)
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PACIFIC SHAVING COMPANY WEBSITE VIDEOS OF NEW PRODUCTS (2) (2013, 2015)
KILLIAN AND THE COMEBACK KID FEATURE FILM TRAILER (2018)
Producer Karmic Release, Director Taylor A. Purdee
FOSTER ON WEBSITE PROMOTION FOR FOSTER CARE ORGANIZATION (2018)
THE BERKSHIRE PLAYWRIGHTS LAB ANNUAL FUNDRAISER VIDEOS (3) (2016, 2017, 2018)
Directors Matthew Penn, Joe Cacaci, Jim Frangione
ACTOR, PRODUCER and DIRECTOR REELS-
Robert John Burke, Mark Zeisler, Lori Hammel, Emma Lesser, Peter Van Wagner, Caytha Jentis, Debra Kirschner, Gian-Murray Gianino, Tracy Rosten, Tamara Hickey, TJ Kenneally, David Adkins,
Mimi Jefferson, Michele Ammon, Jamie C. Ward