Friday, February 18, 2011

Meet Over the Edge Productions - Jordan Bross


Jordan Bross
Field Producer / Director of Photography
Over the Edge Productions
www.otenyc.com

Meet Over the Edge Productions - Chris Paul


Chris Paul
Producer / GFX Artist
Over the Edge Productions
www.otenyc.com

"Student Bodies" Competition Reality Show for mtvU



Check out this 3 part reality show we filmed this past fall in Nebraska for MTV's college network, mtvU.

Two teams of co-eds from the University of Nebraska are in for a life-changing experience as they compete in the most extreme Student Bodies Challenge yet. Watch as they begin an intense 6 week fitness boot-camp that brings one contestant to tears, and battle it out for the ultimate prize: a trip to mtvU’s Spring Break in Las Vegas.

You can also check out all of our latest projects at www.otenyc.com

Meet Over the Edge Productions - Mike Leonard


Mike Leonard
Founder / Executive Producer
Over the Edge Productions
www.otenyc.com 


   Mike Leonard is the owner and founder of Over the Edge Productions, a New York based television and video production company.  Mike started OTE in 2005 to merge his television career and side projects into one; little did he know, he had created a monster!  Working in television for the last six years has helped Mike build Over the Edge Productions into what it is today.

   Mike works with various networks, but most frequently MTV, as a producer on various reality, documentary and live entertainment programs. Other credits include director, producer, editor and director of photography for various shows and networks including Discovery, National Geographic, MTV among others.

   In 2004, his passion for video and its power to do truly amazing things took Mike to Vietnam to film a promo for a non-profit operating there.  Since then he created a niche for himself, and a passion, for filming in third world countries and using video to bring awareness and funding to various charities operating around the world.  This work has taken him all over the world and to some of the most remote parts of Africa, Asia, South and Central America.

   In addition to running OTE, Mike is a firefighter and leads a very active lifestyle.  His favorite hobbies include rock & ice climbing, whitewater kayaking, snowboarding and martial arts.

Friday, January 28, 2011

A Movie for Dream Theater

In October, Over the Edge Production wrapped principle photography on a feature length documentary for the legendary band Dream Theater.  The movie is directed by Mike Leonard and sponsored by Roadrunner Records. In the film, we follow the bands journey after their drummer of 25 years, Mike Portnoy, leaves the band.  Now, 7 of the world's best drummers compete to be part of this legendary progressive-rock group.  We are currently in postproduction with the release expected in spring 2011.  In addition to a nation-wide release, the film is rumored to air on television as a 3-part mini-series (official details TBA).  Dream Theater fans are dying to know who the new drummer is, but it will be worth the wait. Soon fans will be able to watch history in the making through this highly anticipated movie.


Stay tuned for more updates at www.otenyc.com or right here on our blog.

Music Video for CJ Baran

This past September, Over the Edge Productions produced a music video for CJ Baran's cover of Cee Lo Green's "F*** You." The music video is directed by Mike Leonard and can be seen here or on www.otenyc.com



Over the Edge Productions has been a leading television production company in the New York City area specializing in non-fiction and reality programming and "video for music" including music videos, live performances and various music-related video content.  OTE's founder, Mike Leonard, has been a producer with MTV for the last five years taking on projects that range from reality/documentary series to live performance and entertainment specials.  His work as a producer, director, editor and director of photography can also be seen on networks like Discovery, National Geographic and A&E.

Tiffany Giardina's "I'm Not Crazy" Official Music Video

Check out Tiffany Giardina's music video for "I'm Not Crazy."  Produced by Over the Edge Productions www.otenyc.com and directed by Mike Leonard.

"I'm Not Crazy" Official Video