I am an award-winning director and producer with over 15 years of experience creating narratives, commercials, documentaries, as well as content for educational and community organizations.

In addition to my background in directing and producing, I am an accomplished editor and cinematographer, with over 10 years of experience in both fields.

A black-and-white photo of a man with short dark hair, wearing a T-shirt and shorts, working with a camera on a tripod at a desk with various bottles and items in a dimly lit room.

I also have produced, directed or otherwise assisted on variety of work-for-hire projects for former employers Steeltown Entertainment Project and WQED Creator Academy, often alongside my students.

Past clients with Steeltown and WQED include Expii, Youth Places, The August Wilson House, the PA Partnership for Children, NoRilla, Pittsburgh Botanical Gardens, and Age Friendly Pittsburgh.

I recently also served as the in-house editor for Goat Milk Fudge Productions, where I primarily oversaw vertical video creation for client social media accounts.

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Non-Narrative Director/Editor Reel and Playlist

A playlist sampling of the non-narrative work I have directed and/or edited over the past 10 years. The bulk of the non-narrative work I have done has been centered around creating program promotional pieces and event content.

Types of content found in this playlist include:

  • Advertisements

  • Event Content

  • Music Videos

  • Commercials

  • Nonprofit Promo videos

“Huckleberry Pie”

Directed by Ian Altenbaugh & Joseph G Bucci. Story by Ian Altenbaugh.

Ten-year-old Frankie recently lost his mom, and it has put a strain on his relationship with his father. But one day, while exploring their family farm, Frankie meets a mystery creature in the woods who helps him develop a life long passion for being a chef.

(Content suitable for all ages)

Notes on Production:

  • Screened as part of the 2022 Pittsburgh 48 Hour Film Project.

  • Shot on location, and written, directed, and edited in 48 hours with a crew of over 20.

  • SAG Production

Parody Commercials & Sketches

Here is a playlist of sketches and fake commercials I have made as part of Reckless Amnesiac Media, a YouTube Channel I create content for alongside Joseph G. Bucci.

For the majority of these commercials, I served as co-director and co-producer, with the exception of the Shaheenie’s Weenies commercial, which I also wrote and edited.

(Contains Adult Subject Matter)

Shorts in this playlist include:

  • Blue Chew Parody Commercial, “Off with Your Head!”

  • Dad Bod Beer Commercials

  • Little Monster Condom Commercials

Narrative Director/Editor Reel and Playlist

A playlist sampling of the narrative work I have directed and/or edited over the past 10 years. The bulk of the narrative work I have done would be considered dark comedy or horror, although this particular playlist showcases the variety and breadth of the type of work I can do, including:

  • Short Films

  • Show Pilots

  • Music Videos

  • Animation

  • Sketch Comedy

  • Parody Commercials

“Add a Third” Little Monster Condoms Commercial

Directed by Ian Altenbaugh & Joseph G. Bucci. Written by Joseph G. Bucci.

A couple realizes that clear communication is the bedrock of any relationship…after it’s already too late.

(Contains adult subject matter)

Notes on the Production:

  • Filmed in less than an hour with a two person crew.

  • Over 200k views in a month.

  • First of a series of five sketches.

“An Average Hotdog for an Average Man” Shaheenies Weenies Commercial

Written, directed, and edited by Ian Altenbaugh.

Shaheenies Weenies is the only brand of hotdog guaranteed to save your marriage!

(contains adult subject matter)

Notes on the Production:

  • Filmed on location in two hours with a three person crew.

  • Showcases basic graphic design and VFX work (Green screen compositing, animation, morph cuts, etc)

“Child Warfare” A Short Film

Written & Directed by Joseph G. Bucci. Produced by Ian Altenbaugh.

Pressured to by his cabinet to invade, a president ruminates over the lives potentially lost by his decisions and if he really wants to be considered a “wartime president.”

(Contains Adult Subject Matter)

Notes on Production:

  • Made Possible by The Heinz Endowment - Small Arts Initiative

  • Cast and crew of over 50.

  • One of the first SAG short films approved to shoot in Western PA during the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic.

  • Screened at multiple film festivals including the Sunscreen Film Festival and Tampa Underground Film Festival.