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  • John Didato

    Part-time Assistant Professor

    Email
    didatoj@newschool.edu

    Office Location
    A - 66 West 12th Street

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    John Didato

    Profile

    John Peter Didato is an award winning director, producer and editor. John has edited numerous television shows including Sesame Street, Count TV, 3,2,1 Let’s Go!; as well as, the first Sesame Street podcasts and the internet video Cookie Monster Should Host Saturday Night Live. John has also produced and directed videos for Sesame Workshop, Pfizer, SAP and other Fortune 500 companies; produced runway shows for Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Victoria’s Secret; and produced commercials, videos and television programs for RCA Records, CBS and AMC among others.

    Current Courses

    Film 1: An Introduction
    NFLM 3660, Spring 2025

    Projects: Dig Vid Edit
    NMDS 5523, Spring 2025

    Future Courses

    Film 1: An Introduction
    NFLM 3660, Fall 2025

    Film 5: Adv. Post-pro Workshop
    NFLM 3690, Fall 2025

    The Aesthetics of Directing
    NFLM 3510, Summer 2025

    Past Courses

    Film 1: An Introduction
    NFLM 3660, Fall 2024

    Tech Workshop: Color Correct
    NFLM 3512, Fall 2024

    Tech Workshop: Color Correct
    NMDS 5582, Fall 2024

    The Aesthetics of Directing
    NFLM 3510, Summer 2024

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