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About Me

I'm a filmmaker and creative executive focused on identifying and managing talent and developing innovative concepts for TV, Film and digital as well as for branded content/ad campaigns. With my new company, MAKEMAKE Films, I function as an end-to-end executive producer (and occasionally director)—leading projects/films from ideation to production to delivery. I am also skilled in editorial work, new business development and I occasionally write travel features for major media outlets.

My specialties are: TV/Video Series Development, Documentary Filmmaking, Content Creation, Digital Editorial Strategy, Digital Video Strategy, TV & Film Production, Audience Development, Social Media Strategy.

On a personal note, I am married, live in Brooklyn and have a dog named Marco (who has his own Instagram feed: @lagotto_marco)

You can contact me from this site or via Linkedin.

Want to know what I’m up to RIGHT NOW? My Instagram feed (@runnette) often offers clues.

Pretty start to a four-day shoot in steamy #miami #outthewindow 😎
Me and our puppy Marco — who I feel looks a little like Snowy from Tintin, but sadly so far displays none of Snowy’s sleuthing abilities or strong interest in adventure. He’s still a big baby, though. I’m hoping to get him out of town and solving mysteries in French, soon! • • • #dogsofinstagram #lagottoromagnolo #brooklynrooftop
Lil’ Marco is soo pooped after running all over Brooklyn, being mostly adorable and making lots of new dog pals. #lagottoromagnolo #lamb #dogsofinstagram #brooklyn
I rarely return to a lodge/spot, but I loved the cloud forest and @mashpilodge so much when I swung through in 2017, Nathan and I decided to come back here for another look at the birds, snakes, frogs — and a dip in the waterfalls! • • • #cloudforest #quito #ecuador #travel #uniquelodgesoftheworld
Final shots (and videos) from our super fun Galapagos cruise 🦀🐢🐠👋 • • • #galapagos #ecuador #travel #silverseaexpeditions
So we stumbled on this somewhat rare juvenile Galapagos Hawk on the cliffs of Espanola, and if you’re interested in birds, swipe through to take a look at him taking off, chasing a booby and than coming back to land right next to me. He’s beautiful — and the booby got away... • • • #galapagosislands #birding #galapagoshawk #ecuador with my #nikon
Happy Valentine’s Day to my favorite travel companion/adorable husband 😘
Galapagos day 2: Iguanas, sea lions, lava fields, frigate birds and more! • • • #galapagos #ecuador #travel #silverseaexpeditions
Galapagos day 1! #genovesaisland
Made it back to beautiful #Quito — next stop, Galapagos! • • • @casagangotena #ecuador 🇪🇨 #travelgram #travel
#nye #blackberryfarm 🎆🎉
First shoot for Rubondo is ✅ thank you to everyone @asiliaafrica the amazing camera crews in Frankfurt and Rubondo, @pdpfranklin @mma_benz and @nathanlump for dealing with that mischievous puppy while I was off making a film!! 💗
This time next week this little guy arrives! A puppy shower is probably a bad idea. But it’s an idea. Get in touch to rent out our new #lagottoromagnolo for #trufflehunting in #brooklyn (mostly not serious)
Sunset looking out at Hagia Sophia (from the @fssultanahmet rooftop bar) • • • #istanbul #turkey #instatravel #travel
Birthday happiness trip for Safari Nathan comes to an end 😘🎂🎉 🦓🦏🐘🦒!!! Thanks to the whole staff @angamasafari for a fantastic four days. • • • #maasaimara #safari #tlpicks
Animal portraits from the Mara Triangle • • • #maasaimara #kenya #safari #wildlifeconservation #nikon #nofilter
A little dazzle of 🦓 • • • #maasaimara #kenya #zebra