Staff

The staff at Videoccasions would be delighted to speak with you about your wedding or special event. We have the right team of professionals to work with you on your video down to the last detail. Give us a call today and make an appointment with one of our team members to start talking about video for your special event.

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Matthew Riccardi - President, CEO
Education: Seton Hall University
Degree:B.S. - Marketing (Minor:Film & Video Production)
Weddings Documented / Edited:1,200+
Related Background / Experience: Matt has been self employed since the age of 16 · He is currently the Franklin Lakes Chamber of Commerce President and has been recognized as the youngest President of a chamber in the state of NJ at the age of 26 · Matt videotaped his 1st Wedding at the age of 16
Hobbies: Traveling, Golfing, Boating, Skiing, Billiards, Hiking, Camping

e-mail matt@videoccasions.com

Rachel Addonizio - Sales Manager
Employment Date 2006
Education: Seton Hall University
Degree: B.S. Secondary Education
Related Background / Experience: Rachel has several years of experience in Commercial Real Estate Sales and Marketing · She has taught math and English for Grade 7 & 8.
Hobbies: Skiing, Golf, Bridal Shows, Entertaining

e-mail rachel@videoccasions.com

Kaan Tulgar - Production Manager
Employment Date 2000
Education: Ramapo College of New Jersey
Degree: B.A. - Contemporary Arts - Fine Art
Weddings Documented / Edited: 500+ / 150+
Related Background / Experience: "Vinsanity" (2005) - 90 min. Feature Film / NYIFF Best Comedy Show Winner (Director) · Worth Nothing (1999) - 10 min. Short Film (Director / Writer / Editor) · The Dilemma (1998) - 30 min. Short Film (Director) · Treasure of the Lost Dessert (1986) - Feature Film (Actor) · Production & Post-production positions in various Foreign Films (1990 - 1996)
Hobbies: Reading, Traveling, Sports, Movies

e-mail kaan@videoccasions.com

Tiffany Smith - Office Manager
Employment Date 2007
Education: Berkeley College
Degree: Fashion, Marketing & Management
Related Background / Experience: Tiffany has worked several years in management and customer service field.
Hobbies: Traveling, Shopping, Hiking

e-mail tiffany@videoccasions.com

George Skoufas - Videographer / Editor
Employment Date 2006
Education: School of Visual Arts
Degree: BFA Film & Video / Graphic Design
Weddings Documented / Edited: 75+ / 115+
Related Background / Experience: George produced his thesis on 8 mm along with animations · He has taken several fim, video and graphic design classes · His work has won awards.
Hobbies: Painting, Movies, Hiking, Print Making, Smooth Jazz, Playing Cards

e-mail staff@videoccasions.com

Daniel Polazzi - Videographer / Editor
Employment Date 2007
Education: Rider University
Degree: B.A. - Communications / Radio & Television
Weddings Documented / Edited: 105+ / 102+
Related Background / Experience: Produced & Directed an Award Winning 18 Minute Short Film "Stone Pebbles" · Produced several 8 Minute profiles on Performing Artists that aired on PBS · A variety of programs / episodes that were produced & directed by Daniel at the Rider University including "Throwdown". Hobbies: Drawing, Painting, Playing Guitar, Poker, Golf, Darts.

e-mail staff@videoccasions.com

Mark Vignoli - Videographer / Editor
Employment Date 2007
Education: School of Visual Arts
Degree: BFA Film & Video
Weddings Documented / Edited: 25+ / 75+
Related Background / Experience: Mark has written, edited and directed a-15-minute thesis film that has won an award · He has also produced several informative summer camp programs · He has worked as a sound designer in an independent film "Head Master" in Ireland.
Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Movies, Playing Guitar, Singing, Bowling

e-mail staff@videoccasions.com

James Carter - Videograher / Editor
Employment Date 2007
Education: The Connecticut School of Broadcasting
Degree: Special Education / Radio-TV and Film Production
Weddings Documented / Edited: In Training / 45+
Related Background / Experience: James has several sports as well as music videos · He has also worked on Independent projects
Hobbies: Music, Movies, Video Games

e-mail staff@videoccasions.com

Chris Sendrowski - Videographer / Editor
Employment Date 1997
Education: School of Visual Arts N Y
Degree: B.A. - Fine Arts
Weddings Documented / Edited: 525+ / 650+
Related Background / Experience: Studied Narrative Film Editing · 16mm Film Camera operation, Sound Design · Down that Road and Back (2000) - 45 min. Short Film (Writer / Director / Editor / Producer) Thesis Film screened at five National Film Festivals
Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Archery

e-mail staff@videoccasions.com

Tim Hurt - Videographer / Editor
Employment Date 2001
Education: William Paterson University
Degree: B.A. - Communications
Weddings Documented / Edited: 400+ / 225+
Related Background / Experience: Camera operator for WRNN and Merill Lynch Video Network.
Hobbies: Shooting weddings, Fishing, Reading, Extreme Sports and Hanging out.

e-mail staff@videoccasions.com

Justin Van Dyke - Videographer
Employment Date 2005
Education: Eastern Christian
Degree:
Weddings Documented / Edited: 175+
Related Background / Experience: Lifetime interest in videography. Took numerous amounts of media and design classes in high school.
Hobbies: Fishing & Boating

e-mail staff@videoccasions.com

Bob Andren - Videographer
Employment Date 2003 Education: Hofstra University
Degree: B.A. Communication Arts
Weddings Documented / Edited: 500+ / 25+
Related Background / Experience: Bob has been a wedding videographer since the mid 90s · He has documented a variety of events including but not limited to Concerts, Plays, Special Events, etc · He has also produced three different short films.
Hobbies: Reading, Writing, Movies, Traveling

e-mail staff@videoccasions.com

Mustafa Ozcan - Videographer
Employment Date 2006
Education: Marmara University - Istanbul, Turkey
Degree: Department of Radio-TV and Film Production
Weddings Documented: 75+
Related Background / Experience: Mustafa has worked as a cameraman at NTV in Istanbul, Turkey · He has produced several programs overseas &middtop; Mustafa currently is working on his Master Degree at New School University, New York.
Hobbies: Documentary Filmmaking, Broadway Shows, Reading, Traveling, Playing Tennis, Hiking

e-mail staff@videoccasions.com

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