ABOUT US:
Mandarin Films & Television is a digital video service provider created by husband and wife team, AJ and Christina Blizzard. We also freelance in the wonderful field of production on many levels. Our love and passion for what we do allows for extraordinary results. We believe the best quality comes from those who are truly passionate about their work. As far as our in house projects go, we strongly believe in creating content that is original. I guess you can say we dont like to follow the trend, we like creating it! We look forward to building a relationship with you and providing services that exceed your expectations.
WHY CHOOSE US:
At Mandarin Films and Television, we take pride in our client interaction. Our client relationships are the most important aspect of our business and its success. Therefore, we offer several perks to keeping our clients involved and up-to-date on all projects. Our creative team takes every step necessary to ensure we have the knowledge and proper resources to provide the best video service for your needs.
A FEW PERKS:
- We offer easy access to our Project Management Tool online. Simply login and check the status of your project, provide feedback, upload files when applicable, and much more. No more hassling through email communication. Our PMT allows all key members involved in your project to communicate in one group!
- Our in-depth and extremely organized archive system allows us to re-invent projects from footage gathered on your previous projects. This allows us to make simple re-edits with footage not yet used, for new promotions, or just for the sake of having a different version. Why pay for an all new project, when all you need is to add a new promotion? This option is recommended mostly for multiple versions, new promotions, and adding different addresses/phone numbers. Of course, we always encourage new and fun ideas for new projects.
- We have a strong pool of industry professionals on many levels, including producers, directors, writers, videographers, editors, etc. We also have members specialized in areas such as aerial videography, underwater videography, and crane/jib operating.
A FEW PERKS:
- We offer easy access to our Project Management Tool online. Simply login and check the status of your project, provide feedback, upload files when applicable, and much more. No more hassling through email communication. Our PMT allows all key members involved in your project to communicate in one group!
- Our in-depth and extremely organized archive system allows us to re-invent projects from footage gathered on your previous projects. This allows us to make simple re-edits with footage not yet used, for new promotions, or just for the sake of having a different version. Why pay for an all new project, when all you need is to add a new promotion? This option is recommended mostly for multiple versions, new promotions, and adding different addresses/phone numbers. Of course, we always encourage new and fun ideas for new projects.
- We have a strong pool of industry professionals on many levels, including producers, directors, writers, videographers, editors, etc. We also have members specialized in areas such as aerial videography, underwater videography, and crane/jib operating.
THE A TEAM:
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AJ BLIZZARD
Founder / Cinematographer AJ is a graduate of Full Sail University, with a Bachelors Degree in Entertainment Business. He began his career in 2010 as a freelance PA on "Swamp Men" for NatGeo Wild. Shortly after, he was offered a full time job for the production company who produced the show "Swamp Men" and "Jack Hanna's Into the Wild", which he helped produce as well as many client projects for Busch Gardens, Georgia Aquarium, Seaworld, and many more. After a year long run as a full timer, AJ was ready to hit the field again as a freelancer. He has spent several years working his way up in the camera department, following his passion in telling stories with a creative eye. AJ now DP's for hit shows like HGTV's "Flip or Flop -Atlanta" and TLC's "7 Little Johnstons". AJ continues expanding his knowledge in not only making a show look good, but how to capture and produce great story content. He's a strong believer in climbing the ranks and having the proper experience in vital departments to become a successful show runner. AJ hopes to eventually pitch and produce his own show ideas.
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CHRISTINA BLIZZARD
Founder / Executive Producer Christina was the daughter of the Deputy and Educational Director of the Atlanta Zoo, Director of the Florida Aquarium, Georgia Aquarium and Columbus Ohio Zoo and Aquarium, Jeff Swanagan, which brought her love to animals especially exotics. She grew up in a "zoo" home, with frogs, snakes, turtles, birds, gerbils, ducks...you name it. Christina is also, a graduate of Georgia State University. She studied film and psychology while working in the field between school as a Production Assistant. She's an aspiring underwater camera operator, and even hopes to get her divers certification to further her career to film marine animals. Right now she is Associate Producing and Unit Managing reality shows. She has concentrated her psychology studies in animal behavior, and plans to utilize her knowledge by filming wildlife shows. She is also an aspiring actress, and has a lot of experience in doubling, standing and background work on many of Atlanta's locally filmed shows and movies, such as photo doubling for Dakota Fanning in The Last of Robinhood, standing in for many actresses: Hindsight (Laura Ramsey), Blended (Bella Thorne), Vampire Diaries (Caroline Forbes) Season 2, 3, 4 & 6, Drop Dead Diva (Stand in), Vacation, Complications (Technician), The Originals season 1 & 3, Necessary Roughness (Featured Family Member), Endless Love, Let's Be Cops, Million Dollar Arm, Family Moon, Hunger Games:Catching Fire (Capital), Odd Life of Timothy Green, Christmas Cupid (Featured Event Planner), American Pie Reunion, 96 Minutes, Level Up, and many more.
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A Little More About us:
Christina and AJ have been together for 16 years, and married for 11 years. They have 1 beautiful daughter together. They are both outdoorsy people, whether it's hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, or just taking a walk in a park. The couple also are huge animal lovers, and have 1 cat. They take time to volunteer with animal rescues any chance they get, no matter where work takes them, they always try to volunteer wherever they are. They also love traveling, recently they have visited Cancun Mexico, and they will continue traveling whether it be nationally or internationally. They want to combine their love for traveling, the outdoors, and animals into their goal one day filming animals around the world!
