New York, New York, United States
Charlie Norton is a dynamic director and producer born and raised in Bridgewater, MA currently residing in New York City. Possessing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Filmmaking from Hofstra University, he has over 8 years of experience in multi-media production. Charlie produces content both in New York and Los Angeles and has showcased his work at organizations such as the prestigious Beverly Hills Film Festival in Los Angeles, SoHo International Film Festival NYC as well as the Oscar Qualifying Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival. In 2016, he launched his production company, Flying Card Productions, and serves as a creative director and producer. His project experience ranges from independent to studio productions and is known for his detail oriented workflow. His most recent film, The Lost Weekend (2023), has screened at more than 20 film festivals nationwide and was the recipient of Best Student Director at the 2024 New Bedford Film Festival as well as The Golden Lion Award [Best in Show] at the 26th Hofstra Student Film Festival. The film was also nominated for Best Narrative Short Film at Kevin Smith's Smodcastle Film Festival (Clerks, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back) in October 2023. Charlie is a part of the next generation of up and coming storytellers. He strives to produce work at the highest quality in order to make a long social impact.
Producing, shooting and editing short form and sizzle video content for upcoming theatrical productions as well as archival recordings for Company One Theatre
Producing high quality wedding films for happy married couples on a contract basis from Boston to New York, utilizing industry standard technology. - Directing a videography team of two to collaborate with assigned photography team and immortalize the most cherished moments of joy for couples - Elevating visual storytelling by compositing stunning imagery with the BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, synced with crystal-clear sound on Adobe Premiere Pro for an immersive wedding experience - Innovating creative concepts, pitched by couples, to transform ordinary moments into unforgettable memories, exceeding expectations from clients
Writer/Director, Producer and Editor of the 2023 short film, The Lost Weekend. Starring Brendan Egan (Universal Pictures' "Jem and the Holograms", Generation Iron's "Damien's Gym"), Chloe Lang (Nickelodeon's "Lazy Town") and Henry Lynch (Showtime's "Dexter: New Blood", Netflix's "The Society") SYNOPSIS: In the Summer of 2004, James, a teenage boy grappling with his masculinity, embarks on a weekend trip to Cape Cod. As he confronts toxic expectations about what it means to be a man, James must make a life-changing decision that will shape his future. - Procured the assembling of essential pre-production resources such as a Short Project Agreement with The Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) and General Liability Insurance - Amassed a budget of $25,000 through crowdfunding, scholarship grants and investors, which covered all expenses for production and festival submissions - Supervised a team of 30 on set to orchestrate adequate communication between actors and crew and ensure 10-hour working days with a seamless shooting schedule - Held it's World Premiere at the Soho International Film Festival in September 2023 with a sold out audience of 400 people at the Village East Cinema by Angelika in New York City WINNER of the Golden Lion Award [Best in Show] at the 26th Hofstra Student Film Festival, Best Student Director, Best Actor (Brendan Egan), Best Ensemble Cast & the NJ Industry Achievement in Acting (Chloe Lang) at the New Jersey Brightside Tavern Film Festival, Best Student Director at the New Bedford Film Festival, The Lighthouse Award [Best Student Screenplay] at the Block Island Film Festival, Best Student Screenplay at the Mystic Film Festival and Best Original Story at the New York/Long Island Film Festival. NOMINATED for Best Short Film Drama at Kevin Smith's Smodcastle Film Festival 2023 (Kevin Smith - Director/Producer of Clerks and Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back)
Currently working on the set of "The Gilded Age - Season 3" in Newport, RI as a set production assistant. - Arranged VIP meals for high-profile producers to assure readiness before call-time - Streamlined principal talent from holding to set during first and second team rehearsals - Coordinated travel logistics with Teamsters department for swift cast and crew transportation
- Produced state-of-the-art wedding videos by capturing key pivotal moments for clients - Enhanced production quality by designing multi-camera storyboards for planned coverage - Delivered archival media using Dropbox to ensure lifelong memories for clients
Producer for the upcoming short film production, "Paid For By", written and directed by Aaron Liebowitz, story by Jessie Viola. Going into production January 2024. - Spearheading a 60% increase in project budget, strategically allocating funds for crucial camera and lighting essentials - Conducting meticulous script breakdowns to curate the master production binder to keep track of creative and logistical elements on the page - Instrumenting efficient pre-production deadlines, keeping the production team on track of the completion of resources ahead of schedule such as documentation, assembling cast and crew and locking in shooting locations