At Lewtubetv we know that every project is different. We have a team, quoting actor Liam Neeson each with their own "very particular set of skills." Each cameraman, producer and editor is incredibly talented and experienced guaranteeing you will get the best video possible.
Your story is our passion
Our Team.
Lew Stiefel
OWNER - DP - PRODUCER - EDITOR
Lew has over 20 years of experience as an editor, cameraman and producer for broadcast and non-broadcast media.
For 13 years, his work was viewed by millions across the tristate area while working for WCBS-TV's promotions department. As an Editor - Associate Producer, Lew was responsible for image spots, campaigns, topicals, and popular franchise promos including: “Shame on You,” “Eat at Your Own Risk,” and “CBS2 Investigates.”. He also cut sports promos for NY Jets and NY Yankees games and entertainment promos including Survivor, Judge Judy, the Grammys and Tonys. Lew was also called on to cover big news stories as a ENG cameraman.
Before WCBS, Lew was an editor for the magazine style shows "Inside Edition" and "American Journal".
Since forming his own company Lewtubetv in 2008, Lew has filmed and edited for non -profits, small and large business,
start - ups, musicians and sports associations and broadcast television. Clients include: The USTA, US Open, American Express, Chase Bank, CBS and the Law and Crime Network.
He has won an Emmy and multiple Telly Awards over his career.
Peter Freed
DP - PHOTOGRAPHER
Peter Freed is a New York based advertising photographer and commercial director best known for his character-capturing portraits.
Drawing on his 27 year career as a photographer of billboards, movie posters as well as major magazines and advertising, Peter has broadened his storytelling skills to include video.
As a photographer He has worked on assignments for Newsweek, Forbes, The New York Times Magazine, Esquire, Self, Departures and Business Week, His advertising clients include FedEx, Cadillac, CBS, NBC, Texaco, KitchenAid, Merrill Lynch, Atlantic Bell, and the U.S. Army.
Whether it's filming or photography, Peter is known for his easygoing, highly creative, shooting style. He has taught photography at the Pratt Institute, Workshop, International Center of Photography, and international Photo Expos. He has worked on numerous “Day in the Life” books and his beauty book on gray hair is published by Simon and Schuster. His portrait book PRIME won the gold medal from the Society of Independent Publishers. www.theprimebook.org
Chris Lackner
PRODUCER - EDITOR
Chris has been working in the video industry for 20 years as a producer, editor and educator.
His client list includes: Sony Corporation, Oracle, New York City Department of Education, MasterCard, USA Today, Ernst & Young and Penguin Random House.
As a client-facing video producer and project manager, Chris has handled all aspects of video production from conception to delivery. Working directly with clients, he takes ownership of a project and ensures that the messaging is always on target. As a producer, his role includes operating as point person, drafting production schedules, idea conceptualization, content development, logistics, script writing, team management, pre-interviewing, directing, leading voice over sessions, and casting.
Chris ensures that production schedules always remain on track and on budget, while adhering to his high personal and professional standards. Meeting client needs with every detail is fundamental to his successful track record.
Scott McMenamin
VIDEOGRAPHER - FAA CERTIFIED DRONE OPERATOR
Scott is a skilled Drone and Gimbal operator with a keen eye for the visual aesthetic.
Scott Started out by filming extreme sports, BMX mostly around the country. Transitioning to Wedding, real estate and commercial shooting.
Scott has worked for many brands such as Haro bikes, Rockstar energy drinks, We the people BMX, and is currently the filmer and editor for Merritt BMX and fifteen distribution.
Scott has helped produce The DVD “Anytime Now” for We the people BMX which premiered at the palms casino in Las Vegas in 2010.
Since then He has moved on to Shooting Real estate for Home Tour Vision and weddings with Joseph Edwards films in NYC.
Most recently he was with Lewtubetv filming for MLB India.
