Joel Clark Ackerman

Oversaw all aspects of television production while embedded with a North Carolina sheriff’s department, patrol officers and detectives investigating illegal narcotics, arms dealers and violent offenders. Produced complex, high profile interviews to meet deadlines; uncovered and investigated stories critical to 16 epic episodes. Administered entire shoot from organization through execution by effectively managing talent relationships and budgets. Facilitated work by preparing daily shot lists and production reports for executive producers in LA. Efficiently operated seven production cameras, body cameras and microphones. Successfully managed story development in the field and supervised talent and network relationship that resulted in winning multiple production seasons. Video samples online at: channel.nationalgeographic.com/southern-justice

This is a scripted crime pilot that I created. It is currently in post production and being pitched to networks.

An aggressive creative marketing firm specializing in short films, music videos, live reports and documentaries. Clients included Volvo, BMW, Jansport, IAC, Quaker State, Pennzoil, Concord Records, Verge Records, Square Enix, Premiere Estates, Monster energy, Molson, Robert Mondavi, Yellow Tail Wines, Warner Bros, HBO, Disney and the Wounded Warrior Project.

This is a crime thriller pilot that I wrote and produced. It is currently being pitched to networks.

This is a documentary short that I produced and shot regarding high end real estate in Southern California.

A documentary project that followed the 50 mile bike ride of a group of 40 disabled Iraq and Afghanistan veterans.

A documentary detailing the unveiling of the Dark Knight vehicles, the Tumbler and the Bat-Pod.

A music video marketing video for Boola, a new up and coming rap music artist in connection with a new line of Vodka he launched called Passion XO.

This was a series of documentaries that I produced and shot profiling the lives of wounded Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, their experiences in combat and how they fought to recover after they returned home.

Produced and shot a series of robotic surgeries in the operating room with fearless surgeon Dr. John Boggess. As a very early adopter of the Da Vinci Robot, he is a "polymath" personality. A master surgeon, world lecturer, leader of a rock band, marathon runner, VFX artist and cinematographer.

A music video I directed and produced to accompany the release of SK8's new album titled "Into the Light".

Worked as an editor on the feature film "Vicious Circle". Written and directed by Paul Boyd. Set on the streets of modern day Venice Beach, CA, "Vicious Circle" is a tragic punk rock Latino love story; a raw, edgy, teenage Romeo and Juliet with a murder mystery twist.

A music video release for the new single put out by the singer-songwriter Peter Cincotti.

A music video to accompany the release of John Fogerty's new album titled "Revival".

Designed and produced video content, websites and print advertising for online retail consumer networks and enterprise employee incentive networks. Developed sales and marketing campaigns for American Airlines, American Express, AOL, Time Warner, Gap, Cisco Systems and Nortel Networks.