Joey Harris

An experienced production and visual effects technology assistant with over a decade of experience on major film and television sets. Outstanding technical and artistic talents complemented by aptitude for blending interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving strengths. A proven track-record of cross-functional success in film production including editing, photography, visual effects, archival organization, project management, and emerging technologies.

Videographer/Editor

Skyrocket Education - Pasadena, CA 

June 2022 to Present

• Shot, edited, and conceptualized marketing videos for charter schools across California, Louisiana, Illinois, and Idaho.
• Photographed events and took corporate head shots of clients.
• Projects included: Interview shoots, live events, corporate retreats, and ads across all social media platforms.

Production Coordinator 

Film2Future - Los Angeles, CA 

January 2021 to December 2021

• Instructed under-resourced, BIPOC, and LGBTQ teens in the production of animated short films.
• Guided script ideation/writing, shot listing, storyboarding, and casting.
• Set benchmarks and deadlines within a predetermined schedule for all students to follow.

Visual Effects Lab Tech 

Lightstorm Entertainment - Manhattan Beach, CA 

April 2018 to April 2020

• Performed quality control on all reference footage during physical production of the Avatar sequels.
• Labeled, exported and distributed footage to multiple internal stakeholders within the production.
• Promoted at the end of principal photography to the visual effects lab.
• Performed labeling and marker removal for actors' facial capture footage.
• Used Maya and Nuke to create facial textures of talent and place them onto models of their characters.

Camera Operator, Production Assistant, Grip - Los Angeles, CA

January 2006 to December 2017

• Over 185 credits on feature, commercial, television, and new media productions. Employers included: Netflix, Food Network, Fox, SyfyChannel, Oxygen Network, and YouTube. Production resume available on request.
• Constant exposure to and excellence in high stress, time sensitive environments.
• As Key PA frequently oversaw the training of teams in on-set procedures.
• Wrote and produced supplementary web content for the Food Network show Cutthroat Kitchen's website which aired alongside each episode.

Assistant Copywriter and Photo Editor  The Prop Store - Los Angeles, CA

January 2015 to December 2016

• Wrote copy for company’s annual published auction listings.
• Retouched and edited photos for print and web publication.
• Researched authenticity of products and prepared them for photography.

Videographer/Editor

Absolute Value - Los Angeles, CA 

January 2011 to December 2016

• Shot/edited projects for clients including: All Saints Clothing, SMODCO, Retalix, AtenaHealth Insurance, Target, and Colgate.
• Collaboratively presented a unified creative vision placing a strong emphasis on storytelling. Took part in the production of high-quality narrative films, documentaries, and live events
• Extensive use of multiple camera, lighting, and audio systems.

Executive Assistant 

David Foster Productions 

January 2007 to December 2009

• Composed correspondence, maintained office scheduling, greeted clients, read/commented on scripts, and suggesting adapted material.
• Suggested a literary property that was put into active development.

Bachelor of Arts in Film & Electronic Arts 

California State University-Long Beach