JOE NATION
Los Angeles, CA
Director. Producer. Writer. Editor. Great Hair.
Los Angeles, CA
Director. Producer. Writer. Editor. Great Hair.
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
Strengths and Weaknesses: Wide range of knowing in all aspects of production. Problem detector and solver. Enthusiastic, comedy lover, creative, perfectionist, always focusing on creating the best product. Excellent organizational skills and communicating on set. Effectively works within budget, time efficient. Has a weakness for brownies and Boston cream donuts.
EDUCATION
B.A. Electronic Media & Film. Towson University, Maryland.
NOTABLE PROJECTS
“Bob Thunder : Internet Assassin” - Feature Film (2015) - DIRECTOR / PRODUCER / EDITOR
“Gifting Gifted Musicians” - MediocreFilms / Defy Media / LIFETIME (2015) - DIRECTOR / PRODUCER / EDITOR
“Hygiene Kits for the Homeless” - Mini-Doc (2016) - DIRECTOR / PRODUCER / EDITOR
"Agent 00...0" - Webseries for Ford Motors (2013) - DIRECTOR / PRODUCER / EDITOR
"The Ultimate Smartphone" - HTC Phones, ft. Drake Bell (2013) - DIRECTOR / PRODUCER / EDITOR
"Eco-Boost Ford Fiesta 2014" - Ford Motors National Commercial (2014) - WRITER
ROGUE ROCKET, INC (2016 - PRESENT)
Director, Producer, Documentarian, Channel Manager - YouTube.
Responsibilities include idea creation to execution, documenting behind-the-scenes content, content scheduling. Content includes brand integration / sponsorships.
THUNDERKICK MEDIA - DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR (2010-2016)
Producer, Director, Writer, Editor.
Contract production work for various websites and online channels.
I have Written, Directed, Edited, and Produced content for the following brands:
- Digital Content: Wide range of knowledge in video production from development to completion. Organizing and coordinating shoots, experience using production equipment; camera, lights, audio, post editing.
- Technical Skills: Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects, Audition, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Final Draft.
- Video Editing Experience: Feature Film, Short Films, Commercial, Documentary, Reality, Music Video, Color Correction, Sound Design, Special Effects
- Production: Directing, Producing, Director of Photography, Lighting, Camera Operating, Audio Mixing.
- Social Media Marketing: Knowledgeable in creating effective content for social media; YouTube (350K Subscribers), Facebook (14K), Twitter (64K), Instagram (27K). Experience with brand integrated video, copywriting, micro-content.
Strengths and Weaknesses: Wide range of knowing in all aspects of production. Problem detector and solver. Enthusiastic, comedy lover, creative, perfectionist, always focusing on creating the best product. Excellent organizational skills and communicating on set. Effectively works within budget, time efficient. Has a weakness for brownies and Boston cream donuts.
EDUCATION
B.A. Electronic Media & Film. Towson University, Maryland.
NOTABLE PROJECTS
“Bob Thunder : Internet Assassin” - Feature Film (2015) - DIRECTOR / PRODUCER / EDITOR
“Gifting Gifted Musicians” - MediocreFilms / Defy Media / LIFETIME (2015) - DIRECTOR / PRODUCER / EDITOR
“Hygiene Kits for the Homeless” - Mini-Doc (2016) - DIRECTOR / PRODUCER / EDITOR
"Agent 00...0" - Webseries for Ford Motors (2013) - DIRECTOR / PRODUCER / EDITOR
"The Ultimate Smartphone" - HTC Phones, ft. Drake Bell (2013) - DIRECTOR / PRODUCER / EDITOR
"Eco-Boost Ford Fiesta 2014" - Ford Motors National Commercial (2014) - WRITER
ROGUE ROCKET, INC (2016 - PRESENT)
Director, Producer, Documentarian, Channel Manager - YouTube.
Responsibilities include idea creation to execution, documenting behind-the-scenes content, content scheduling. Content includes brand integration / sponsorships.
THUNDERKICK MEDIA - DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR (2010-2016)
Producer, Director, Writer, Editor.
Contract production work for various websites and online channels.
I have Written, Directed, Edited, and Produced content for the following brands:
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Ford Motors
SpikeTV Relativity Media BlackBoxTV JackLinks Univision Defy Media |
DeFranco, Inc.
NPS - National Park Services TruTV Baltimore Ravens Ubisoft Video Games The Fine Brothers Productions Midnight Oil - #MeetPepper |
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
Over 10 years of production experience; Pre-Production, Production and Post-Production. Experienced in Digital and Social Media, with a proven track record of developing successful video properties.
Pre-Production: Development, Location Scout, Shot-List, Storyboard, Scheduling, Talent Contracts
Production: Directing, Cinematography, Audio Mixing, Camera / Lighting, Greenscreen FX
Post-Production: Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Editing, Color Correction, Sound Design
Writing: Feature Films, Commercial, Short Form, Branded Content.
Social Media Marketing: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- LOS ANGELES DODGERS (2009-2010) - COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR / EDITOR
- Produced 50+ TV Commercial spots, as well as in game entertainment featuring players, fans, and celebrities.
- Co-Wrote, Directed and Edited a short film featuring Snoop Dog and outfielder, Matt Kemp, to advertise the
Matt Kemp bobblehead doll.
MTV "PARENTAL CONTROL" (2008-2009) - PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
FREEDOM DIGITAL MEDIA (2006-2008) - PRODUCER / EDITOR / CAMERA OPERATOR
- Produced / Edited commercials, corporate video, mini-docs.
- Location scouting, organized / logging footage, assemble edits.
- Gained daily onset experience, working with various cameras, lighting, audio.
Over 10 years of production experience; Pre-Production, Production and Post-Production. Experienced in Digital and Social Media, with a proven track record of developing successful video properties.
Pre-Production: Development, Location Scout, Shot-List, Storyboard, Scheduling, Talent Contracts
Production: Directing, Cinematography, Audio Mixing, Camera / Lighting, Greenscreen FX
Post-Production: Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Editing, Color Correction, Sound Design
Writing: Feature Films, Commercial, Short Form, Branded Content.
Social Media Marketing: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
- LOS ANGELES DODGERS (2009-2010) - COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR / EDITOR
- Produced 50+ TV Commercial spots, as well as in game entertainment featuring players, fans, and celebrities.
- Co-Wrote, Directed and Edited a short film featuring Snoop Dog and outfielder, Matt Kemp, to advertise the
Matt Kemp bobblehead doll.
MTV "PARENTAL CONTROL" (2008-2009) - PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
FREEDOM DIGITAL MEDIA (2006-2008) - PRODUCER / EDITOR / CAMERA OPERATOR
- Produced / Edited commercials, corporate video, mini-docs.
- Location scouting, organized / logging footage, assemble edits.
- Gained daily onset experience, working with various cameras, lighting, audio.
