Summary

I'm passionate about media and technology with deep expertise in emotional content. I'm an expert communicator and collaborate well in fast-paced, creative teams. I love taking the initiative to solve tough problems.

Credits

11/21 – 6/22

Director (Producer ) Safe Passages Documentary 2022

Vimeo — Digital — Safe Passages Details
11/21 – 6/22

My team spent a chapter of 2021/22 gaining a solid understanding of the non profit world. We developed, produced/directed and helmed post production, from start to finish. From the office, into the field and back, this documentary for www.SafePassages.org was the right story to come along for us. Our love of real people creates fresh and profound films. We approached this project with a creative focus, depth, and originality.

6/20 – 10/21

Director (Producer)

Staff Position — Studio To Be Details
6/20 – 10/21

Multimedia Producer + Director Joel’s goal is to illuminate our understanding and place on our planet, forging life-long collaborations. www.StudioToBe.com https://vimeo.com/showcase/9350968

6/21 – 9/21

Director CALIFORNIA PARTNERS PROJECT (Season 1)

Instagram — Digital — Studio To Be Details
6/21 – 9/21

Based on the conversations at CA Partners Project and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom had with parents during a Listening Tour across California. Created & helped launch responsive toolkits to provide families with tips to address common concerns. www.calpartnersproject.org

5/21 – 6/21

Director CA MENTAL HEALTH OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Facebook Live — Digital — CA Reducing Disparities Project Details
5/21 – 6/21

Concept, Produced, Directed, the project through to delivery. https://youtu.be/Sr-naawzJAA

10/20 – 10/20

Director (Producer) RME Audio / Adam Barber Explains Creative Workflow using RME

RME Audio — Advertising — Sacred Art Thieves Details
10/20 – 10/20

Concept through delivery of a 30 min live presentation for Film and Television composer Adam Barber (London Fields, Spiderman 3) explaining his studio set up and creative workflow using RME gear. He talks through and demonstrates his signal flow and setup between RME gear Total Mix FX and how creativity is enhanced with no technical issues and pristine sound quality. www.rme-usa.com/artist/adam-barber.html

7/19 – 9/19

Director (& Production Services) Zubi & Univision

Ford Ranger 2019 — Advertising — Zubi & Univision Details
7/19 – 9/19

My team and I were asked to collaborate with Univision & Zubi Ad to create their Ford Ranger 2019 "Reconectate" Campaign. We budgeted, scheduled and oversaw the project from development through delivery. sacredartthieves.com/commercials

12/18 – 1/19

Multi-Camera Director Rose Parade Facebook Live 2019

Univision — Live/Special Event Details
12/18 – 1/19

Multi Camera Live Broadcast of Pasadena's 130th Rose Parade En vivo desde Pasadena el Desfile De Las Rosas 2018. https://www.facebook.com/Univision34/videos/2037455929684586/

12/17 – 1/18

Multi-Camera Director Rose Parade Facebook Live 2018

Univision — Live/Special Event — Univision Details
12/17 – 1/18

Multi Camera Live Broadcast of Pasadena's Annual Rose Parade En vivo desde Pasadena el Desfile De Las Rosas 2018. https://www.facebook.com/Univision34/videos/10155364525378528

Self ID

I identify with the following groups:

  • Ethnicity: Hispanic, Latino/a/e or Latinx
  • Gender: Man

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Education

Class of '05

UCLA School of Film and Television - Director Program

MFA
Class of '95

Occidental College

BA

My Gear

  • Sony a7 III
  • Zhiyun WEEBILL S Gimbal
  • Red/Helium
  • Fusion360
  • Sony A7siii

Skills

  • U.S. English
  • Spanish
  • Creative Thinker
  • Adventurous Traveller
  • Excellent leadership
  • Loves collaborative teams
  • Writing & public speaking skills