Steve Okrepky

Imagitivity Media
Director, Producer, Screenwriter and Sound Mixer

New York City, New York

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About Steve

A native of northern New Jersey, Steve has been writing, directing, producing and working on production teams on award winning films, TV shows, commercials and music videos since 2000. He's worked on TV shows with the following networks: BET, The Travel Channel, Food Network, NBC, HGTV, DIY Network, ESPN, Fox Sports, NFL Channel, Lifetime, Centric TV, POP TV, Great American Country (GAC), Destination America, The TV Guide Network, Bravo, Comcast TV and the Dish Network.

He also has extensive experience working on TV shows such as: Restaurant Impossible: with Robert Irvine, Food Court Wars: with Tyler Florence, American Grilled, BET Honors Awards: with Wayne Brady, Celebrity Motor Homes: with Nick Carter, Being: with K. Michelle, Fix It & Finish It: with Antonio Sabato, Jr., Rock This Boat: with New Kids on The Block (NKOTB), City Slam Basketball: with Lavar Arrington and Sam Cassell, BET Sunday Best: with Kirk Franklin, American Rehab: Virginia, A Haunting, 101 Sand & Surf Hotspots and the President and Michelle Obama's Turnaround Arts.

Some of the feature and short films he has worked on includes: Living The Fantasy, Crimes and Mister Meanors, The Touchstone, Incarcerating US, Memorabilia, Upbringing and Living With Lycanthropy. Various national commercial projects Steve has worked on include: Firestone, Minnesota Twins Baseball, MRIS Real Estate, Primanti Brothers and Ben's Chili Bowl.

Steve manages a myriad of development projects in film, TV and commercials with his production company, Imagitivity Media (). He's also working on several high concept features and has several projects in various stages of development.

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I was so happy I got to meet Rachel Dratch at the 2016 NYTVF. She is one of my favorite SNL alums.

At 2010 SDCC we got to talk with Frank Darabont briefly about the Walking Dead series he was Executive Producing. He has directed some classic Stephen King novel adaptations including: The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile and The Mist.

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SYNC - (Official Trailer 2) - Thiessen Brothers Media and Imagitivity Media

Rock This Boat: New Kids On The Block — Premieres 01.14.15

Credits

Executive Producer (2016 - 2017)
Film by Imagitivity Media (Action, Sci-Fi and Thriller) Writer and Executive Producer Co-wrote and was Executive Producer on this film project. Synopsis: Ryan, an ex-Marine is abducted by a secret organization, but he escapes with an A.I. implant in his head. He is trying to find out what happened to him and how to get the implant removed, but he is being hunted by the organization that originally put the implant in his head.
Incarcerating US (2016)
Film by Life Is My Movie Entertainment (Documentary) Sound Mixer Sound Mixer for documentary on US prison system. Mixed sound for talent, including OTF interviews and recorded to camera via camera hops as well as ISO channels.
Rock This Boat: New Kids on the Block (2015)
Television by POP TV (Reality-TV) Sound Mixer New Kids On The Block (NKOTB) fans who compete to go on a cruise with the NKOTB band members. Mixed sound for 5 on screen talent to ISO channels and sent mixed channels to camera via camera hops. Website - https://www.facebook.com/RockThisBoat
101 Sand n' Surf Hotspots: Assateague State Park, MD and Chincoteague Island, VA (2015)
Television by The Travel Channel (Reality-TV) Sound Mixer Sound Mixer for film shoots in Chincoteague Island, VA, Assateague State Park, MD and Hatteras, NC. Mixed sound & recorded to ISO channels.
Living The Fantasy (2015)
Film by LPA Productions (Documentary and Sport) Sound Mixer Documentary on the top million-dollar players in fantasy football. Mixed sound for all talent, sent sound to camera via camera hops and recorded ISO channels.
American Rehab: Virginia (2014 - 2015)
Television by HGTV / DIY Network (Reality-TV) Sound Mixer Mount Airy has been in Tayloe Emery's family for ten generations and some of its rooms haven't been touched since the home was built more than 250 years ago. With their two young boys and their dogs in tow, Tayloe and his wife Catherine are tackling a full restoration of the Virginia estate. With layers of generations buried in its walls, this couple will work hard to preserve its beauty and its history.
Being: K. Michelle (2015)
Television by Centric TV (Reality-TV) Sound Mixer 'Being' is a documentary series highlighting some of music and entertainment's most dynamic figures, featuring never before seen photos, videos, revealing interviews and more. Mixed sound for talent and OTF interviews with K. Michelle, Usher, Wayne Brady, Ne-yo, et al. using lavaliere and shotgun mics, recorded to ISO channels to mixer for The 2015 BET Honors Awards.
101 Sand n' Surf Hotspots: Cape Hatteras, NC (2015)
Television by The Travel Channel (Reality-TV) Sound Mixer Sound Mixer for film shoots in Chincoteague Island, VA, Assateague State Park, MD and Hatteras, NC. Mixed sound & recorded to ISO channels.
BET Honors (2015)
Television by BET (Music) Sound department Sound Mixer for BET reality TV show “Being K. Michelle”. Mixed sound for talent and OTF interviews with K. Michelle, Usher, Wayne Brady, Ne-yo, et al. using lavaliere and shotgun mics, recorded to ISO channels to mixer for The 2015 BET Honors Awards.
101 Sand n' Surf Hotspots (2015)
Television by The Travel Channel (Reality-TV) Sound department 101 Sand n' Surf Hotspots showcases the hottest sandy destinations across the globe. Each of the 5 hour-long specials features a countdown of top vacation locations and dives into what makes them paradise on Earth. From the black-sand beaches in Hawaii to kite surfing in Australia and an underwater spa in the Maldives, experience each destination as a true insider and discover top-rated, mouthwatering eats, unique new resorts, fun family activities, breathtaking adventures, ancient ruins to explore, unusual cultural happenings and, of course, one-of-a-kind scenery.
Minnesota Twins Sports Promo (2014)
Television by Elite Edge Productions (Sport) Sound Mixer Sound Mixer for multi-camera interviews with Minnesota Twins broadcasters Bert Blyleven and Dick Bremer, Minnesota Twins General Manager Ron Gardenhire, and Minnesota Twins pitcher Ricky Nolasc. Responsible for mixing sound for on site production for 3 cameras and separate isolated channel recordings.
Sunday Best (2014)
Television by BET (Reality-TV and Game-Show) Sound Mixer Sound Mixer for BET's competition reality TV show "Sunday's Best". Mixed sound for multi-camera reality TV shoot responsible for mixing sound and master time code for the show host Kirk Franklin and show contestants in Memphis, TN.
A Haunting (2014)
Television by Destination America (Horror) Sound Mixer Sound Mixer and Boom Operator capturing production sound for talent to ISO channels via Sound Devices 664 mixer.
Firestone Fox Sports National Commercial (2014)
Commercial by Elite Edge Productions (Short) Sound Mixer Sound Mixer for Firestone/Fox Sports national commercial shoot with Jake Peavy of the Boston Red Sox and MLB Hall of Fame player Bert Blyleven of the Minnesota Twins. Provided sound mixing for all talent via camera hops and ISO channel recordings.
Food Court Wars (2014)
Television by One Potato Two Potato Productions (Reality-TV and Game-Show) Sound Mixer Mixed production sound on Sound Devices 664 mixer for host Tyler Florence and food competition actors. Recorded Lectrosonics lavaliere mics and shotgun boom mic. Sent sound to IFB and camera via hops and ISO channels.
The Sisqo Kid (2014)
Television by Bravo (Reality-TV) Sound Mixer Sound Mixer for reality TV show pilot starring Sisqo from the Hip-Hop group Dru Hill. Recorded Lectrosonics lavaliere mics and shotgun boom mic. Sent sound to IFB and camera via hops and recorded ISO channels for talent during production and during OTF interviews.
DC Girls (2014)
Television by Go Go Luckey Entertainment (Reality-TV) Sound Mixer Sound Mixer for reality TV show pilot recording 6 actors to individual high quality ISO channels. Recorded productions sound and OTF interviews.
Thorsen Brothers (2014)
Television by HGTV (Reality-TV) Sound Mixer Sound Mixer for reality TV show pilot mixed 3 actors to individual ISO channels using lav and shotgun mics. Go Go Luckey Entertainment
Little Leaguerz (2014)
Television by ESPN (Sport) Sound Supervisor Sound Supervisor for reality show pilot of little league players competing for a championship. Mixed sound for 5 on screen talent to ISO channels and sent mixed scratch channels to camera via camera hops. Recorded game audio and OTF interviews. Ran IFB to crew for reference.
The Swirl (2014)
Television by Lifetime (Reality-TV) Sound Mixer Sound Mixer for reality show pilot about a boutique dating service that specializes in interracial dating. Mixed audio for talent to ISO channels for OTF interviews. Wendy Williams Productions
American Grilled (2014)
Television by The Travel Channel (Reality-TV and Game-Show) Sound Mixer Sound Mixer for food competition reality show using Sound Devices 664 mixer (ISO channels), wireless Letrosonics lavs, camera hops, IFB, etc.
Turnaround Arts (2014)
Documentary by Fastback Pictures (Documentary) Sound Mixer Michelle Obama stars in this film that illustrates how the Arts can make significant, positive changes in high poverty schools and how it increases family engagement and teacher collaboration. Orchard Gardens School: Mixed sound for talent to ISO channels & sent to cameras.
Crimes and Mister Meanors (2014)
Film by Creekside Films (Family) Sound Mixer 2 teens uncover U.S. history through a time traveling patriot who had an active role in founding America. Mixed sound for all talent using wireless lavs, shotgun mics and recorded ISO channels to mixer/recorder.
Memorabilia (2014)
Documentary by Prospect Productions (Sport and Reality-TV) Sound Mixer Sound Mixer for documentary on sports memorabilia auctions. Reggie Jackson stars in the feature where sports memorabilia from Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra and other famous sports figures are auctioned. Mixed sound for all talent to ISO channels.
Upbringing (2014)
Film by The Fearless Group (Documentary) Sound Mixer Sound Mixer for documentary on a father who is also in a band. Mixed sound for all talent in a concert environment. Recorded ISO channels for individual talent.
Ben's Chili Bowl Commercial (2014)
Commercial by Goldbely (Short) Sound Mixer Sound Mixer for restaurant commercial features. Mixed sound for talent to ISO channels for restaurant walkthroughs and OTF interviews.
Primanti Brothers Commercial (2014)
Commercial by Goldbely (Short) Sound Mixer Sound Mixer for Primanti Brothers restaurant commercial in Pittsburgh, PA. Mixed sound for talent to ISO channels for restaurant walkthroughs and OTF interviews.
Fix It & Finish It (2014)
Television by Scott Sternberg Productions (Reality-TV) Sound Mixer Sound Mixer for home improvement show; mixed sound for talent to ISO channels and camera using SD664 mixer, Lectrosonics wireless lavs and shotgun mics. Mixed sound for talent and contractors during construction and OTF interviews.
Celebrity Motor Homes (2014)
Television by Great American Country (GAC) (Reality-TV) Sound Mixer Sound Mixer for TV show of Nick Carter's (formerly from The Back Street Boys) mobile home for his tour. Mixed wireless lavs for on screen talent to ISO channels and transmitted to camera hops.
We Are the Mighty: Tough Guys Groom (2014)
TV Movie by Vimby (Reality-TV) Sound Mixer Examples of U.S. veterans succeeding in life after serving in the military. A video series that shows several veterans succeeding in starting their own businesses.
ESPN City Slam (2014)
Television by ESPN (Sport) Sound department Sound Mixer for regional slam-dunk competition. Each city's best baller moves on to the regional competition to become the best playground dunker in America. Mixed sound for judges Lavar Arrington, Sam Cassell, Bria Hartley and Reese Waters.
Vietfest Commercial (2014)
Commercial by The Mystery Workshop (TMW) / Steve Okrepky (Music and Short) Director/Producer Produced/directed commercial for the VietFest 2014 Festival. Shot locations around the DC area with a variety of talent including the Redskins Cheerleaders to Pharrell’s “Happy” song.
Restaurant Impossible (2014)
Television by The Food Network (Reality-TV) Actor - Self Appeared as himself on TV reality show with Robert Irvine. Participated as restaurant guest in restaurant grand reopening reveal.
Princeton / Georgetown Football Game (2013)
Television by NFL Films (Sport) Camera Operator Princeton University Football - Filmed footage of football game for both on field and from the press box. Footage was used for Princeton Football as well as for NFL Films.
MRIS Sold Commercial (2013)
Commercial by MRIS Real Estate (Short) Sound Mixer National commercial promoting the new MRIS Real Estate website application. Mixed sound for all talent using wireless lavs, shotgun mics and recorded ISO channels to mixer/recorder.
The Touchstone (2012)
Film by Red Carpet Media (Comedy) Sound Mixer Synopsis: A student on a high school field trip uncovers a relic that makes whoever has it irresistible to virgins, but he and his friends face disaster when they try to use it to get the girls of their dreams. Mixed sound for all talent using wireless lavs, shotgun mics and recorded ISO channels to mixer/reorder.
Living With Lycanthropy (2012)
Film (short) by The Mystery Workshop (TMW) (Comedy and Horror) Sound Mixer Synopsis: A werewolf goes on about his daily routine in this homage to classic monster movies. Award winner of the 2013 Los Angeles Vampire Film Fest.
LARPnecks (2011)
Film (short) by The Mystery Workshop (TMW) (Comedy and Short) Producer Produced a film short for the 48-hour Film Project. The film was written, filmed, edited and submitted all within 48 hours for the 2011 Washington, DC 48-Hour Film Festival.
Love and Alysha (2011)
Film by Jagadeesh Productions (Comedy and Romance) Sound Mixer Synopsis: Feature film shot on the Red One Camera, similar to "Bend it like Beckham" - An Indian-American girl tells her traditional parents that she is pregnant, decide about an arranged marriage back in India, or her new love interest in America.
The Pickman Incident (2011)
Film by The Mystery Workshop (TMW) (Horror, Sci-Fi and Thriller) Producer / Co-Director Synopsis: Planetary paleontologist Gordon Pickman crash lands on a planet to find the inhabitants have been infected with a pandemic virus. Produced preproduction, production and post for film.
Yard Sale 411 (2011)
Television by Breadwin Productions (Reality-TV) Sound Mixer Sound Mixer for reality show. Mixed lavaliere and shotgun mics and sent mixed sound via camera hops to camera. Worked in a fast paced "run and gun" reality style for film shoot.
LARPnecks Zombie Survival Guide (2011)
Film by Steve Okrepky (Comedy and Short) Producer / Writer / Director The sequel to the original "LARPnecks" shows how the gang of LARPing rednecks plan to handle the zombie apocalypse.
Live Right: Straight Talk on Teen Substance Abuse (2006)
Television by Comcast (Documentary) Producer A six part public service program that is an in depth documentary on teen substance abuse. The segments include interviews with Maryland Governor First Lady Kendal Ehrlich, addicts, parents, doctors, police, and researchers who discuss teen substance abuse and offer suggestions on treatment for this national health crisis.
On the Campaign Trail (2002)
Television by Comcast (Documentary) Producer Synopsis: A unique four part documentary produced by embedding a camera crew in the election campaign of Robert Ehrlich and Kathleen Kennedy Townsend for Maryland Governor during the 2002 race. The segments include behind the scenes coverage of both camps along with impromptu interviews with aids, spouses and the candidates themselves. Footage televised on Comcast Cable and purchased by ABC's 20/20, NBC's Today show and other national networks.

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Awards

Award winner of the Los Angeles Vampire Film Festival
(2013)
"Snow Globe Award" for Best Film, Full Sail University
(2013)
"Best Horror" for The LA Independent Quarterly & Webisode Festival
(2012)
"Official Selection" for The Fright Night Film Festival, Louisville, KY
(2012)
Midsummer Nightmare Festival, New Orleans, LA
(2012)
Horrorfind Festival, Gettysburg, PA
(2012)
Howl Con, Portland, OR
(2012)
Recipient of MADD’s National Media Award for Community Awareness
(2006)