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A deep history in the arts

Mitchell and Catie have been a creative team for more than 25 years, producing over a thousand documentaries. Last year their films helped vulnerable clients recover more than the domestic receipts of Barbie and Oppenheimer combined.

Before starting LIFENOW®, Mitchell & Catie produced theatre. They founded Camilla's Theatre Gallery, won a National Pen Award, and produced or co-produced over 50 live events off-off and off Broadway. Together they moved four plays Off Broadway in their first two years of existence. They worked with producers like Mike Nichols, Elaine May, Julian Schlossberg, Ira Pittleman, and Casey Childs.
As co-founders of LIFENOW® STUDIOS, Mitch & Catie have focused their vast experience in the arts to develop a premier civil justice film studio. They were called to this work, through a life-long study of empathy and storytelling. "This has been the most rewarding work of our careers without a doubt. Our whole lives lead us to this." says Mitchell. Catie says "Like most artists, we seek vulnerability. We fall in love with every one of these people. Helping them tell their story is an honor we want to earn every day. This is the best job in the world."

Mitchell Riggs
As a filmmaker, Mitchell has taught at NYU, Stony Brook University, Manhattan Edit Workshop, NY Film Academy, Future Media concepts and served as a Director of The School of Cinema and Performing Arts. Mitchell has worked in film as director, actor, producer, director of photography, editor and gaffer.
As a classically trained actor, Mitchell Riggs was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for his acting/writing work for the film KaaterSkills Falls. He is a graduate of the UNC School of the Arts and The New York Times once credited him with "The perfect performance of a perfect scene". Mr. Riggs also co-founded two other theaters in New York City: Signature Theatre Company, and Manhattan Theatre Source.
As a service to the trial lawyer community, Mitchell has presented Pro Bono at the Inner Circle of Advocates, the AAJ, the NJAJ, the DCTLA, CTLA, MDTLA the New Hampshire TLA, Seattle TLA. He has worked closely with trial consultants across the nation including Rodney Jew, Malekpour & Ball and the Act of Communication

mitchell@lifenowvideo.com

Catie Zambri-Riggs

Catherine Zambri Riggs is a classically trained Actor, Director, Producer and Voice Over Artist in New York. Her voice can be heard in many popular video games. As a playwright she has six published plays that have seen production in New York. She is a co-founder of the award winning Camilla's Theatre Gallery and is a founding member of Manhattan Theatre Source. Catie was chosen as a young director to watch at the Lincoln Center Director's Lab. As an actress, Catie has been seen on TV favorites such as Law and Order, Law and Order SVU, Third Watch, The feature film "212" (Sundance), and most recently starred in the award-winning short film, A Conversational Place. Catie was assistant casting director for Supranos and numerous other TV programs. She has produced two full-length feature films and numerous shorts and corporate industrials. She is a graduate of the prestigious Drama program at Syracuse University and has studied internationally with the Moscow Art Theatre. Catie is also a trained Yoga instructor and mindfulness educator. Catie filmmaking work for "SeeHer" has been featured on the Critic Choice Awards three years in a row.

catie@lifenowvideo.com

Paul Cannon

Paul Cannon has an MFA in Film Production/Cinematography from UCLA, where he has taught graduate-level film courses. His documentary work includes a tv show for MTV and Netflix’s Emmy-award winning Wild Wild Country. His work has screened at festivals worldwide, including Sundance and SXSW, and he has been nominated for a number of cinematography awards, including an American Society of Cinematographers Heritage Award.

paul@lifenowvideo.com

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Trial Consultant and Author- Harvesting Witnesses Stories
Katherine James, Act of Communication
Mitchell and Catie: You must understand that we tell EVERYONE THAT THEY SHOULD BE USING YOU. I get thrilled every time I see one of your amazing pieces that you do.
AAJ Press

Trial Consultant, Act of Communication
Alan Blumenfeld
Catie and Mitchell, this is brilliant. Such elegant storytelling. You are simply the best at what you do.
Act Of Communication

Angelo A. Ziotas
First let me compliment you guys - this is an amazing cut. The interviews were remarkably well done, and quality of the film was top notch. This is going to be very powerful in our mediation.
Silver Golub & Teitell

Rick Silver
Mitchell, I need to tell you, you and Catie are very good at what you do. This video changes the very nature of this case. Thank you. We are quite pleased with this work
Silver Golub & Teitell

Regan Zambri Long
The case settled at an outstanding number. As you know, these were two very deserving clients, so we are thrilled. You guys gave them (and their family, friends, and doctors) the voice they deserved at mediation. Thank you again for all your hard work.
Christopher J. Regan

Victor Long
I'm crying right now. I know that James will appreciate what you have done as much as I do. I don't know how to thank you.
Regan Zambri Long

Salvatore Zambri
LifeNow video has set a new standard. I would never go to a mediation in any large case without the benefit of a settlement video. Mitchell and Catie Riggs are the best in the business.
Regan Zambri Long

Sandra H Robinson
Catie & Mitch, This film is just beautiful, as expected. You captured this case perfectly. Thanks so much, Sandra.
The Cochran Firm

Karen E Evans
Really like the look of it and the way that it gives one insight into who she is as a person! You are a video whisperer.
Cochran Firm

Patrick Regan
The largest medical malpractice settlement in my career…The settlement video was a huge factor in our ability to obtain a very significant settlement in this case…Our Mediator was incredibly impressed by the video.
Regan Zambri Long

Patrick Malone
This video is very professionally done and effective. Excellent.
Patrick Malone law

Catherine D. Bertram
Mitchell and Catie --- that is so so so amazing. You really captured it all! I cannot thank you enough on behalf of this client. WOW. I am honored to know you.
Bertram Law Group

Christopher T. Nace
For a case like this I would always call you first. Thanks again for your work. The film is truly outstanding.
Paulson & Nace

James Biggart
I just rewatched the video. So so good. I don’t have any suggestions. I think it’s amazing work. Thank you.
Morgan & Morgan

Timothy Gardner
Powerful. Just powerful. That really moved me. Great Job. You two are really special. Thank You.
Gardner Trial Attorneys

Nelson Tyrone
I'm sitting here in the cafe of a generic office building waiting to walk in to the mediation for (my client's) death. I just watched the video again. My heart hurts and I am speechless. But you have spoken for us. There is very little left to say today. Thank you. You did good.
Tyrone Law

Darl Champion
Catie, this is amazing. You all hit it out of the park as always, but the fact you did it remotely is amazing. The video interviews and cell phone footage has a very real, raw quality to it.
The Champion Firm

Gerald Cody
Mitchell and Catie, the film is just fantastic. This clarifies so much in this case. Thank you for all your hard work for us and for this wonderful family.
McDonald and Cody

Gus McDonald
Always a win with you and Catie. We’ve hit eight figures, & counting. Get ready for the next case.
McDonald and Cody

Scott J Chafin, Jr.
I thought you would like to know - recently we reached a partial settlement in the 7 figures. Here is the big news - we did so without ever taking a deposition. So the first settlement was based on your video alone. The remaining insurers are now reaching out to us to discuss settlement. Thanks for all you do and continue to do for this family.
Gregorio Chafin Johnson

Randal W. Leneave
Mitchell, Thank you to you and Catie for your excellent work. It was impressive and skillfully done. We look forward to our next opportunity to work together.
Hunegs, LeNeave & Kvas

David Mazie
$166 million verdict. This is the largest personal injury verdict in New Jersey history. Thanks for your work on this case. The video was very powerful.
Mazie Slater Katz Freeman

Michael Berger
I just watched the video. Very Powerful. You successfully navigated through all the sand traps we were worried about in this case. Many thanks to you and Catie. We are very pleased with this product as well the time and care you took with our family.
Micheal Berger - Andres & Berger

Tom Vesper
LifeNow is in a different league. I’ve learned so much about what to expect from video from Mitch & Catie. They are filmmakers so they just deliver a far superior product. If you need video, this is your company.
Westmoreland Vesper Schwartz & Quattrone

Beth Baldinger
Thanks again Mitch and Catie. Excellent work.. You always go above and beyond. I only want to work with you.
Mazie Slater Katz Freeman

David Freeman
We settled this one too…The family was very happy and will be comfortable for the rest of their lives. Thank you for all of your hard work on this.
Mazie Slater Katz and Freeman

Justin Blitz
I would trust only two people with this case...one is Steven Spielberg, the other is Mitchell Riggs.
Blitz Law Group

Fred Schulman
Mitchell and Catie are incredibly talented. Instead of doing our opening schpiel at the mediation, we played the video. We are happy to report that the case settled for $1,950,000 and our client is thrilled. If you are thinking about the possibility of doing a mediation/settlement video in one of your cases, we highly recommend Mitchell Riggs of LifeNow Video. Please mention that you were referred by me and Justin.
Blitz Law Group

Edward Ciarimboli
I am seriously blown away. This was amazing! I don’t want to change anything at all.
Fellerman & Ciarimboli

Carol Shepherd
Our mediator, with 30 years of experience, said that this was the best mediation film he had ever seen. This was excellent work, Mitchell. The film provided a whole new level of personalization to this case. Thank you for all of your hard work and collaboration on this case.
Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig

Dylan T Macgregor
There’s really not enough words to explain how amazing and important this video is. I watched the video last night and was literally blown away. Hats off to you guys. I feel like a lot of cases become a formality to lawyers in terms of paperwork and they forget about the real life struggles the client faces because they don’t see it or live it. It’s just something that can’t be relayed through paperwork no matter how hard you try. This is such an important video as it tells a story the paper can’t.
McDonald & MacGregor

Jessie C Klaproth
Catie, we settled for 5.75 mil. I can't thank you & Mitchell enough. Even the mediator said the video was very powerful.
Klaproth Law

James Biggart
I just rewatched the video. So so good. I don’t have any suggestions. I think it’s amazing work. Thank you.
Morgan&Morgan

Charles Thronson
This was a record Settlement in Utah for a medical Malpractice case. Thanks again for your work and caring for these people.
Parsons Behle & Latimer

Robert C.T Reed
The amount of the settlement is confidential, but you should know that your work on this case made a meaningful difference for our client’s life. As a result of the video, the insurance adjuster was already crying when she met our client at the outset of the mediation. The defense attorney told us afterwards that the video was probably responsible for well over half a million dollars in additional compensation to the family beyond where he originally valued the case. The family could not stop gushing about how great Mitchell was to work with. They were very nervous before the shoot, but you made them feel so much more comfortable. They felt at ease with you. They expressed all the gratitude in the world that you could give them a means to share how they felt about their loved one in a way that would make an impact.
Allen & Allen

Jerome O'Neil
You all do wonderful, and I do mean wonderful work. Thank you again, Catie and Mitchell. This so well conveys the situation—better than I thought possible. You, Mitchell and your team do GREAT work.
Gravel & Shea.com

Mike Sabbeth
I could not more strongly recommend LifeNow Video. They understand telling stories for trial. Their work is impeccable.
Sabbeth Law

Christopher Maley
I just wanted to thank you again. The feedback from the mediator who has mediated thousands of cases was that the video was the best he had ever seen. So that is a nice start.
Maley & Maley

Kevin Coluccio
People often say “A picture is worth a thousand words”. LifeNow takes this time old quote to the highest level possible. While their film contained words, it was their cinematography that captured the essence of my clients loss and what the client and her family had been left with after devastating injuries. When their settlement film was provided to the insurance carrier, the carrier’s tone changed, and they finally became serious about the risks of the case.
Coluccio Law

Tyson Logan
SO GOOD. I am so excited I’m doing backflips in my seat watching this. Wow. Awesome. Bravo. Huge thank you…
The Spence Firm

LIFENOW® & SeeHer

Your work on behalf of the underrepresented, the marginalized, those up against well-established seemingly intractable power structures, continues to inspire us in every corner of our lives, to carry these important messages of justice consciously and consistently.

To that end, you may have seen some of Catie’s handiwork during the Critics Choice Awards. You wouldn’t have been alone. While the numbers aren’t quite in, about four million other people also did.

The spot bears the unmistakable take, the vision, the sure hand, of LifeNow’s co-founder Catie Riggs. Thanks for the inspiration.

#SeeHer is a collective of producers, directors, advertising agencies and marketers, those who seek to represent women and girls authentically so that archetypes of success are empowering and not driven by the perceptions of success drawn by other populations. For eight years now #SeeHer has been awarding an outstanding promoter of this important emerging ethic. This year’s award, presented by her GLASS ONION co-star Kate Hudson, landed in the hands of the irrepressible Janelle Monae whose acceptance speech highlighted the women warriors she has fought to portray and a particularly poignant moment where she focused tribute upon those who lifted her up when she didn’t understand her own power and possibility.

Meet Catherine Zambri-Riggs | Mama, Filmmaker, Story-Listener

Read Shout Out Atlanta's profile here.