Resume — Bobby Abate, Picture Editor and Animator. Member of the Television Academy

QUALIFICATIONS

20 years of editing experience spanning broadcast television and film, encompassing production, post-production, exhibition, and broadcast.

Bringing a creative edge and unique perspective as an artist, filmmaker, and member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Proven track record in story production for top-rated television shows like "90-Day Fiancé," adept at writing and editing scenes, treatments, and scripts.

Skilled in realizing creative visions, navigating obstacles, and resolving technical issues.

Effective communicator fostering smooth collaboration with pre and post-production teams, facilitating seamless transitions to color and sound mix.

Proficient in Avid and Premiere editing systems, as well as Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator and the Adobe Suite.

Known for efficiency in meeting deadlines and objectives.

Operating as a fully integrated freelancer.

EXPERIENCE

SWEETKITTY, INC. / Video Editor, Animator, Producer, Director
June 2015 - PRESENT, New York

As the sole proprietor of Sweetkitty, Inc., I engage in freelance work and independent productions. Notably, as the editor for seasons 3 and 4 of HBO's 'We're Here,' I played a key role in crafting compelling storylines for each drag child, while also editing live drag performances and backstage footage for all season 3 episodes. I've contributed animation to performance videos for drag superstar Sasha Velour, utilizing Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. Additionally, I've edited music videos for Opera Philadelphia, Zacchary Kale, and Ajax Caravan. My directorial work has been exhibited at prestigious venues such as the Museum of Modern Art, The Guggenheim in Bilbao, and The New York Film Festival. Via Sweetkitty, I published the Outsider Tarot deck, accompanied by a comprehensive 220-page guidebook. As an editor, director, artist, and storyteller, my goal is to create content that both enriches and inspires.

IPC / Video Editor
May 2022 - Feb 2024, Los Angeles, CA

I served as one of the editors for seasons 3 and 4 of HBO’s award-winning documentary series, highlighting LGBTQ awareness and equality amidst mounting anti-LGBTQ legislation, featuring drag superstars empowering communities in small-town America. In this role, I contributed to crafting captivating storylines, scenes, and montages for each drag child and the hosts. Additionally, I incorporated archival news footage to provide context for the rising violence and criminalization of the LGBTQ community in conservative communities. I also edited the drag performances and backstage moments for each episode in Season 3 and was responsible for scoring the scenes I edited, utilizing both composed and library tracks to enhance the emotional resonance of the episodes.

Skills: Avid Media Composer · Docuseries · Story Producing · Remote Editing · Lipsync · Performance

SHARP ENTERTAINMENT / Video Editor, Story Producer, Animator
2004 - April 2022, New York, NY

During my tenure at Sharp Entertainment, I held versatile roles as an editor, animator, and story producer. Notably, I contributed to the top-rated cultural phenomenon '90 Day Fiancé' franchise, working on shows like 'Before the 90 Days' and 'Happily Ever After.' Additionally, I edited and created animated content for iconic series such as 'Man Vs. Food,' 'NoFX: Backstage Passport,' and 'The Fabulous Life' on VH1. My portfolio also includes numerous projects for networks like Animal Planet, NatGEO, The Travel Channel, The Sundance Channel, TLC, and E!, among others.

Skills: Avid Media Composer · After Effects · Apple Motion · Final Cut Studio · Story Producing · Post-Production for Broadcast TV: Reality, Docuseries, Competition, Cooking, Clip shows · Remote & on-site work

VICELAND TV / Video Editor, Story Producer
May 2015-November 2015, Brooklyn, NY

Lead Editor of the Deep South episode and an additional editor for the Ukraine episode for 'Gaycation' Season 2. This documentary-style project required synthesizing extensive verité and interview footage into compelling storylines. My duties encompassed crafting narratives that vividly portrayed the contemporary queer experience in the Deep South, leveraging hours of raw footage to highlight the diverse perspectives of the featured subjects. Additionally, I integrated music scoring from library tracks to enhance the emotional resonance of the episodes.

Skills: Avid Media Composer · Docuseries · Story Producing · Performance editing · Library music · Remote editing

EDGEWORX / Video Editor, Animator
2002 - 2004, New York, NY

I commenced my editing career at Edgeworx, where I produced weekly animated commercials for US Magazine, showcasing featured tabloid stories. Additionally, I edited skits for Saturday Night Live and commercials for American Express.

Skills: Adobe Premiere Pro and Media Encoder · Documentary · Story Production