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