Emmy-winning producer/director, Norman's documentary series, The Writing Code, is currently airing on PBS. His production work has included features and documentaries, TV series and commercials. 

A certified Movie Magic instructor, Norman was a columnist for the seminal online publication, WebZine Weekly, and has written for The Directors Guild and Tripod, Inc. His column currently appears in BTL News and his blogs can be read at www.reelgrok.com and www.pavaline.com.

He is a consultant to the Roy W. Dean Film & Video Grants and is on the Board of Advisors for People With Disabilities Broadcasting Corporation.

Norman is moderator of The Budgeting Group and owner of the online film community, Reelgrok. He has taught film production and software for Media Services, The Directors Guild and Filmmakers Bootcamp.

His highly subscribed live seminars explain filmmaking from script breakdown to successful pitching.  Sessions are presented regularly in New York and Los Angeles. 

A member of DGA, SAG and Actors Equity, Norman has been creating films and preparing budgets, schedules and business plans throughout his long career.