Marty Schiff
Visiting Assistant Professor
Contact Information
- Office: 210 University Center
- Phone: 412-392-4213
- Fax: 412-392-8042
- Email: mschiff@pointpark.edu
Education
- B.A., Theatre, Point Park University
Courses Taught
- Intermediate Directing
- Advanced Directing
- Production II and III
- Introduction to Film Technique and Technology
Background
While a theatre student at Point Park, Schiff's film career started by killing zombies in a mall in George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead. This project would foster a friendship and professional relationship with Mr. Romero that has lasted more than four decades. Schiff has also worked on several other Romero projects including Creepshow and Knightriders.
Following graduation, Schiff moved to Hollywood and began working on shows with major networks and studios, including Dallas, Knight Rider and Newhart. He guest starred on dozens of television shows in the 80s and 90s.
Schiff would pioneer the Nickelodeon network with the groundbreaking series Out of Control, the first series produced by Nickelodeon for Nickelodeon and would set the stage for the networks style and success.
Additionally, Schiff started one of the first all digital production companies in the region and produced films, commercials and TV content.
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
- Rotary International
- Teutonia Mannechor Club
Selected Artistic Works
Director
- George A. Romero presents Dead Time Stories 1 and 2 (wrap arounds)
- The Apprentice (Party Animal), assistant director
- The Odds (TV pilot)
Producer
- George A. Romero presents Dead Time Stories 1 and 2 (wrap arounds)
- Help Me First
- The Odds
Writer
- Comics Only
- White Rain
- Culture Shock
Actor
- Dallas, Mr. Del Grecco
- Out of Control, Hern
- Dawn of the Dead, Raider
- Creepshow, Trashman 1
Research Interest
- Shifting landscape of film and TV distribution
Awards and Honors
- L.A. Drama Circle Critics Award, Excellence in Production
- Drama Logue Award, Lighting Design