From Stage to Screen - Seamlessly
Once the lights go down, most events fade into memory. At Merelis Productions, we've spent over 20 years perfecting the videography of stage events — from performances to ceremonies to presentations — with professional multi-camera coverage that’s ideal for streaming, marketing, and archiving.
When you partner with Merelis Productions, your work doesn't vanish when the event ends -- it lives on as a lasting record, a powerful promotional tool, and an experience your audiences can relive again and again.
Let’s preserve your moments and promote your story — click below to connect with us and start planning your video today.
You bring your event to life -- we make sure it lasts.
Responsive Visuals
All of our cameras are operated by trained videographers who can follow the action and actively adjust for your stage lighting throughout your event.
Clear Audio
Great audio is the essential and often forgotten element of a truly great video. We're experts at recording and mixing live stage event sound.
Expert Editing
We combine the multiple camera angles and audio recordings into a single seamless video of your performance or presentation.
Fast Delivery
Our standard turn-around times are 2-3 weeks following the recording date, with rush processing options available as fast as 72 hour delivery.
Years in Business: 20+ Clients Served: 275+ Events Recorded: 4,500+
With the right videography and editing, your performances can do more than live in the archives — they can inspire new students, capture the excitement of your curriculum, and showcase the energy of your program. Here’s an example of how we helped one client turn rehearsal and performance footage into a dynamic promo video that brought their summer theater training program to life.
SERVICES
Meet Andrew Merelis
Growing up, I loved two things: video and the stage. My mom was an actress who was always excited to watch her archival performance tapes, but I was struck by how those poor-quality recordings failed to capture the magic of live theater. That gap lit a fire in me.
By the time I was in high school, I was experimenting with multi-camera recording and editing — and when I got the chance to record a musical for the school, the positive response from the cast and production team proved I was onto something. Soon, neighboring schools were asking me to capture their productions, and my passion became a calling.
In 2002, while studying Film and Television Production at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, I founded Merelis Productions to bring professional, cinematic-quality videography to performances, presentations, and events of all kinds. Today, I lead a boutique team of New York City artists who share my commitment to making every event unforgettable on screen.
Don’t let your milestone moments pass by unnoticed. Every benefit, gala, or anniversary has a story worth celebrating. With the right video, those moments can inspire donors, honor your legacy, and connect deeply with your audience. In this example, we combined sit-down interviews, archival footage, and custom B-roll into a powerful video that brought our client’s story to life.
“Merelis Productions is by far the best video production team we have ever worked with in New York City. You get the highest quality from trained professionals. They offered us different pricing choices and worked with our school to determine the best option based on our needs. The final product is superbly impressive and rivals any Broadway show recording. Reliable. Hassle-free. Friendly.”
Ben Tostado
Middle School Drama Director
Rodeph Sholom School
"WOW!!! The video looks amazing. The process was smooth, stress free, and very quick on the back end, so I'm super happy I got to work with Merelis Productions."
Rishi Varna
Producer, Off-Broadway
Wiskie & Rye LLC
“Out of the many companies I have used over the years, no one compares to Merelis Productions! The customer service, quality, and turnaround time is definitely 5 stars! Thank you for excellent service. Looking forward to another seamless year of working together!”
Jessica Barlow
Dance School Owner
Perfect Pointe Performing Arts Studio
"Thank you for your exceptional work! You elevated our Opening Address to TED Talk level. It looks fantastic!"
Jenny Bruce
Strategic Communications Director & Creative Content Specialist
The Allen-Stevenson School, NYC
"Merelis Productions is the best you will ever get when it comes to quality service! They are professional in every way, and get the job done right!"
Cathy Chimenti
Community Theater Director
Theatre By The Bay, NY
MEET THE TEAM
ANDREW MERELIS
Owner & Chief Videographer
Andrew fuses his passions for business, technology, logistics, and navigating the city to keep all of the gears of Merelis Productions spinning every day. When not in the office or on a gig, he loves to bike the Bronx with his wife and two children.
SOREN BAILEY
Senior Editor & Videographer
Soren has a passion for all things cinema, and has been a videographer and editor for Merelis Productions since 2006. He brings his affability and easygoing charm to all of his assignments. In his free time, he makes short films and takes care of his two kids, and sometimes makes short films with his two kids.
NATALIE MERELIS
Executive Assistant
Natalie is thrilled to be able to lend her myriad skills, talents, and heart to the company and the team on a daily basis. She is also kept quite busy bringing up the next generation of Merelis videographers.
FRANCESCA CAVIGLIA
Staff Videographer & Editor
Francesca discovered her skill for videography while performing in NYC as a singer and dancer, and more recently as a church musician and cantor. In her spare time she loves baking, fiber crafts, and sewing clothing with pockets.
ALYSSA TENNYSON STEARNS
Staff Videographer
Alyssa is a writer-filmmaker with an eye for the bizarre and fantastical. She works in the camera and art departments of commercial, documentary, and indie narrative film. Her other interests include duckpin bowling, karaoke, and visiting the Brooklyn Public Library, while cultivating a flower and vegetable garden in her humble Brooklyn side yard.
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LINDA NEEL
Staff Videographer
Linda is a triple threat musical theatre professional who enjoys working behind the camera when she is not onstage. She has traveled to six continents and has a dedicated Duolingo streak in Spanish. Her hobbies include creating comedic Instagram reels, playing Wii Sports, and taking care of her three precious plant babies.
MARIAH WILSON
Staff Videographer
Another Merelis Productions veteran, Mariah produces television for PBS & National Geographic and directs independent documentaries, most recently on the subject of illegal elephant poaching. She is an adventure traveler who feels equally at home with armed park rangers in the African jungle, eating sushi in Kabul, or videotaping wonderful performances at local schools.
LOUIE PEARLMAN
Staff Videographer
Louie is a guru of all things counter-culture. He has been a producer, director, performer and teaching artist with The Story Pirates for over a decade, and is currently co-writing a musical in the style of 1950's bubble gum rock. You may already know Louie, for he is the most famous not-famous person we know.
JOHN SANDERS
Staff Videographer
You might catch Sanders working at a bar and coffee shop in Inwood, stage managing, taking photos on actual film, enjoying cars and motorcycles, hiking, or playing guitar. We recommend you ask him about his collection of World War II Russian soldier uniforms and battle reenactments.
VIVIAN KRICH-BRINTON
Company Manager, Senior Editor
Vivian has worked as an opera singer, stage technician, and transcriptionist, but her real love is musical theatre. After touring through China in The Sound of Music, she joined Merelis Productions full-time. Her diligent work behind the scenes keeps the company running smoothly.
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SYDNEY LETTAU
Staff Videographer, Marketing & Outreach
Sydney's love of the performing arts is rooted in her own career as a professional dancer. She holds a BFA in Dance and a minor in Video Arts from the Ohio State University. Sydney enjoys exploring NYC & LA with her mini goldendoodle, who loves city living and travels in style via doggie backpack.
ELANA FISHBEIN
Staff Videographer & Editor
Elana is our most veteran team member. Not only a fabulous videographer and meticulous video editor, Elana is also a celebrated member of the NYC Improv community, and runs team-building workshops for major corporations.
CONNOR BURNS
Staff Videographer & Editor
Connor brings his passion for photography, his love of cinema, and his experience in the film and television world to his work as camera operator for Merelis Productions. We count on him to regale us with zany stories about his work as prop master on various reality TV productions.
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DREW de PINTO
Staff Videographer
Drew is a Queens-based documentary filmmaker and editor. Their short film Compton's '22 was published by The New Yorker and nominated for the International Documentary Association (IDA) Awards. Drew enjoys volunteering at NYC's queer experimental film festival MIX and the Astoria Food Pantry and Free Store.
ALI COLEMAN
Staff Videographer
Ali has danced professionally for cruise lines, theme parks, National Tours, and the Disney Channel, among others. As an avid videographer, she films and edits promo reels for traveling dance competitions. Ali is a football fan who loves running, good coffee, and visiting dogs at her local dog park.
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LIA KOMAKHIDZE
Staff Videographer
Lia is a recent transplant from the country of Georgia who is currently pursuing documentary filmmaking and visual storytelling in NYC. She is passionate about traveling, spending time in nature, and being with her three children and her beloved dog. Her main joys are family, creativity, and curiosity about the world.
PHOENIX RA
Staff Videographer
Phoenix is an actor who is passionate about filmmaking and writing. They also work in arts and youth education. Phoenix enjoys editing videos, going for runs, and getting great recommendations for talking books and podcasts.
“We love your company and the friendliness of the staff that comes to videotape our shows. Each member is professional, kind, and detailed in their work. You make it easy for us!”
Katie DeVries
Director of Theater
St. Hilda's & St. Hugh's School
“You guys have been amazing - we LOVE working with you. You always turn out a beautiful, professional job. We receive compliments each year on the quality of the recorded production!!!”
Laura Rokoszak
Theater Producer
Northern Highlands Regional High School
LET'S TALK!
Merelis Productions, Inc.
1316 Waring Ave
Bronx, NY 10469
E-Mail Andrew and Vivian at:
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Tel: 212-785-5886
SERVICE AREA:
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
Tri-State Area
