Steven Taub Productions

EVER wonder what one day is like in the life of a road warrior stand-up comedian? For my PBS documentary "Laugh a Day" we followed Dom Irrera from hotel to green room to stage back to green room.
Dom was voted one of the 100 funniest comedians by Comedy Central.
B roll interviews I conducted in this segment include Robert Klein,
David Brenner and Richard Belzer.
Produced/directed by Steven Taub Productions.

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Day in the life of a stand-up comedian – seven minutes
Emmy nominated, as seen on PBS
sponsor station Thirteen WNET New York

Day in the Life of a Stand-Up Comedian From Emmy nominated PBS documentary "Laugh a Day." One full day in the life of a stand-up comedian. From hotel to green room to stage back to green room. ...

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The words spoken here are a stark reminder of how rapidly a democratic society can be diminished and destroyed.

We are seeking to expand upon this project with an educational documentary production. Detailed proposal furnished upon request.

Holocaust Testimonial Trailer Interviews with five Holocaust survivors. See title screen at end of video for additional information.

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Big Apple Circus Clown Care Unit – two minutes and thirty seconds

During this shoot the intuitive-profound clown said this to me, paraphrasing here. 'The children here with very serious diseases live a very scheduled life here in the hospital, when I arrive I want to give them choices, it's about their imagination.'
While shooting media I was hyper-focused. When I reviewed footage I kinda broke-down.

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Tips for effective media creation. Make it succinct. Creation is about the audience consuming the media not you. Storytelling effectiveness, like a great musician it's often the notes you don't play. And again, make it succinct.
(One panel cartoon, concept/tagline Steven Taub art Barry Rockwell)

'Getting Your Documentary made, Broadcasted, and distributed.'
For your School, Library, Arts Council, Not for Profit, Theatre, Chamber Group
and...

These are the topics that are covered and discussed in a comprehensive and inclusive manner. Audience participation is very welcomed. Every presentation is different and topic legnths are covered based upon audience wants and concerns.

Pre Production Planning
Writing an effective treatment
Getting non profit status - 501C3
Storytelling
Interviewing talent
Raising Funds
Foundations - how they work
Budget Planning/Production Planning
Releases from participants
Licensing/legal rights
How to get celebrities to participate in your project
Understanding the landscape of broadcast outlets
Selling your show
Film Festivals
Creating effective bullet sheet & cover letter
Publicity
Designing your promotional materials
Distribution
We will discuss various facets of television production. Writing, Directing,
Producing, Lighting, Camera, etc: The behind the scenes politics of making
connections, networking, pilots, sizzle reels and finances. Mindset and
programming decisions by networks and Executives are additional topics covered.

This course is hosted by Steven Taub an Emmy nominated Producer/Director and winner of Long Island Film Festival. Emmy nomination was for "Laugh a Day" which aired on PBS stations nationally (INCLUDING PBS WNET13 New York, Sponsor Station and PBS KCET Los Angeles).
Appointed to the Suffolk County Film Commission. Appointment by County
Executive Steve Levy and legislative body and served under Steve Bellone.
PRESENTATION HISTORY - Hofstra University, Five Towns College, Nassau and
Suffolk Boces, New York Foundation for the Arts, Cinema Arts Centre, JCC, Libraries, High School of Performing Arts.
Contact - [email protected]

Storytelling that peaks interest, empathy and action. Strategies that optimize an efficient distribution of media. Results that are impacting.
- Production, consulting, script writing, media strategy and workshop host.

Video media for a couple of not for profits by Emmy nominated Steven Taub Productions.

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Holocaust testimonial trailer – two minutes

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Bring your own bag – thirty second commercial/PSA
(Featuring model Carol Alt and boxer Gerry Cooney.)

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Laughter Alert! May 22nd at 8:00 p.m. at good vibes Cinema Arts Centre. Support your funny bone and have the exhale of laughs that you deserve. From 'Imus in the Morning' 'Law and Order' 'Broadway Shows' and more...

Rob's stellar career will be celebrated with video clips as narrated by Rob. The crescendo will be a host of very funny comedians roasting and celebrating Rob's influence and friendship.

Intimate good vibe setting. No food/drink minimum.
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Stand Up/ Sit Down: ROB BARTLETT: CAN YOU SMELL THE LAUGHTER? Stand Up / Sit Down ROB BARTLETT: CAN YOU SMELL THE LAUGHTER? Thursday, May 22nd at 8 PM $35 Public | $25 Members A Very Special Standup/Sit Down: ‘Rob Bartlett: Can You Smell the Laughter?’ – An Evening Honoring the Comedy Legend’s Iconic Career Join us for a hilarious and heartfelt evening...

TONIGHT THURSDAY 4/10 - RICHIE BYRNE a stupor of hilarity, some live music and a funny video/television pilot featuring Richie will be screened produced by Dennis Cashton/Steven Taub.
GET YOUR SOLES THERE FOR A NIGHT OF SOULFUL LAUGHTER!
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Stand Up / Sit Down Comedian RICHIE BYRNE Stand Up / Sit Down Comedian RICHIE BYRNE Thursday, April 10th at 8 PM $35 Public | $25 Members Headlining comedian, Richie Byrne, captivates audiences with his stage presence and one of the highest laugh-per-minute counts in the business. Byrne, who wowed audiences as the warmup comedian for “The...

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'Bring your own bag'
PSA/Commercial - Story - Reminder, bring your own bag when you shop.
Production: Steven Taub Productions

Appearing in 'Bring your own bag'
Model/Actress Carol Alt and Boxer Gerry Cooney
Why these two? Completely different demographics and metrics dictates this will broaden effectiveness.