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  CEO Trevor Hotz  
Trevor won the BAFTA Craft Award in 2003 for Factual Sound. In recent years Trevor’s knowledge of innovative sound solutions has led to him being technically consulted on multi-camera and multi-track audio setups by productions worldwide. Trevor’s recommendations and solutions have often resulted in the way many productions approach multi and single camera setups. Prior to starting up HotCam with Alistair he worked as a freelance Sound Recordist. After studying electronics at The College of North West London Trevor worked for 7 years for a London Soho based dubbing theatre.
   
  President Ali Grapes  
Before locating to New York, Ali freelanced as a Unit/ Production Manager in the UK and USA for various production companies including: Endemol/ Initial, Wall to Wall USA, 12 Yard, Thames Fremantle Media, September Films, L!VE TV, Leopard Films & Lion TV to work on productions for a selection of broadcasters BBC, ITV, CH4, Bravo USA and Discovery USA. Ali has worked on a broad range of genres, including factual, entertainment, news, reality, live location/ OB and studio. Before freelancing, Ali worked for GMTV as Creative Services Manager. Ali’s Post Production experience was gained when she was General Manager at M2 in Camden, London. Before joining the Film Department at Thames Television in 1988, Ali started her career working in the TV Department for advertising agency, Young & Rubicam.
   
  VP of Business Development Andrew McLean  
Andrew's role at HotCam is to drive the company forward by diversifying and expanding its remit. A cinematographer by trade, trained in both film and HD acquisition, his career to date has seen him work with some of the biggest advertising brands/clients in the world from the Dallas Cowboys to General Motors. Before joining HotCam Andrew helped grow several asset based production support companies including The Gaff House and Bat-Pack Post and, following a move into strategic advertising, he also launched the media boutique McLean Underwood & Co with industry veteran M Rodney Underwood.
Email: amclean@hotcamny.com  
  Technical Supervisor Daniel Farmer  
Daniel has an extensive knowledge of all technical equipment and aspects of broadcast production both in the field and in post production. He has an in depth understanding of all broadcast work flow from SD, HD camera formats, audio, lighting and editing and is consequently an asset to any production. Daniel has Camera Assisted on productions such as ‘The X Factor – Boot Camp in LA’ and for Canadian - ‘How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria’. When Daniel re-located from Australia to New York he briefly worked for New York’s famous B & H and before this was employed by Video Craft Australia in his home town of Sydney.
Email: daniel@hotcamny.com Skype: daniel.j.farmer
  Engineering Supervisor Margaret Janssen  
Prior to joining HotCam, Marge worked as Vice President of Engineering of a well established rental facility in NYC for 15 years. She contributed in guiding the company and its clients from analog in to the cutting edge era of digital and tapless recording. Marge was responsible for managing and training staff in both the engineering and repair departments and streamlined the workflows of both departments to maximize client support. Marge is highly respected within the TV and Film industry in New York and has great relationships with major manufacturers and vendors.
Email: marge@hotcamny.com Skype: margejanssen
  Facility Coordinator Lindsay Milone  
Prior to joining HotCam Lindsay Milone worked as a writer’s production intern on The Late Show with David Letterman and as an intern for Spectrecom Films in London. Her other experience includes working in student radio and as director, producer and editor on a 20-min documentary film about Alzheimer’s. Lindsay has a BA in Communication Arts (TV/Radio/Film) from Marist College, Poughkeepsie in New York.
Email: lindsay@hotcamny.com Skype: lindsay.milone
  Rental Technician Andrew Nowak  
Andrew is the latest addition to HotCam’s family, having taken up the position of technical co-ordinator in December 2010. His wide-ranging industry experience includes 1st and 2nd assistant camera roles on television shows, features and commercials. Andrew has also worked in the art and wardrobe departments and taken on a variety of technical duties during his career including the positions of P2 playback operator and Film Loader. His skillset includes a working knowledge of Final Cut Pro HD 5 and Adobe After Effects as well as first hand experience of the Canon 7D and 5D Mark II DSLR cameras, Sony’s XDCAM and DVCAM camcorders and Panasonic’s HVX 200A. Andrew was promoted to Rental Technician in May 2011.
Email: Andrew@hotcamny.com Skype: Andrew.nowak28
  Facility Co-ordinator Laura Veltre  
Laura joined HotCam in the summer of 2011, taking on the role of junior co-ordinator at our New York facility. Prior to joining Hotcam she completed a number of internships at film, TV and commercials companies in New York including East Pleasant Pictures. Laura also worked on the TV shows The Rachael Ray Show and Inside Edition. A Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Marist College, Poughkeepsie, her technical skills include working knowledge of Avid, Adobe and Apple editing packages.
Email: laura@hotcamny.com  
  Office PA Michael Burns  
Michael is HotCam New York’s Office PA. Joining the company in the summer of 2011, he is a reliable, well-organized and adaptable person who loves a challenge. Before HotCam he had a stint as a production intern at Optomen Productions in New York and worked as a production assistant on The X Factor. A Bachelor of Science from Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida, Michael is proficient with both Avid Media Composer and Apple Final Cut Pro.
Email: michael@hotcamny.com  
  Book Keeper Rachel Remler  
Prior to joining HotCam NY , Rachel earned her Master of Public Health and worked as an epidemiologist on cancer research studies in Seattle, WA. After relocating back to New York, she has worked as a bookkeeper and office manager for several clients in upstate New York, including an environmental law firm, a B&B, and an all-natural makeup company.
Email: Rachel@hotcamny.com  
  Trainee Rental Technician Luigi Cartagena  
Biog to follow
Email: luigi@hotcamny.com  
  Accountant Jerry Kling Associates  
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Email: accounts@hotcamny.com  
 

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