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JACKSON LAGERLOF

JACKSON LAGERLOF

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Creative director, filmmaker, and multidisciplinary technician with 15+ years of experience spanning film production, music, live events, AV integration, and high-end construction design. Passionate about visual storytelling, technical craftsmanship, and collaborative creativity. Experienced in creative direction, production management, and talent coordination. Recognized for artistic partnerships and media features, including coverage in Forbes.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

AV Engineering Technician

Technicolor / Paramount Pictures
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Supported the installation and calibration of post-production systems for Technicolor at Paramount Pictures.
  • Performed conduit pulling, termination, rack dressing, and system testing for high-end screening rooms.

AV Technician

Bad Robot Productions
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Installed and configured Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos review environments for Bad Robot Productions, supporting cinematic post workflows.

AV Systems Technician

Santa Barbara International Film Festival
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Executed Dolby Atmos system installation and calibration for festival venues, including roof-mounted speaker arrays requiring precision rigging.

Audio Video Technician

Visioneering Design
01.2006 - 01.2016
  • Specialized in high-end residential and commercial AV-integrated carpentry.

Creative Director / Filmmaker

Topanga Jack Productions
01.2014 - Current
  • Directed and produced 10+ official music videos and creative campaigns for Riff Raff, including Versace Python, Tiptoe 2 (feat. Slim Jxmmi), and Tropical Vacation.
  • Collaborated with Riff Raff on two singles — Sonic Diamonds and Tip Toe 5 — including his most recent 2025 project as Creative Director for the Tropical Vacation music video.
  • Released two solo albums as Topanga Jack and opened for Riff Raff on the Cranberry Vampire Tour (2019).
  • Featured in Forbes for tour management and creative collaboration.

Production Assistant

Various Productions
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Supported creative and technical departments for campaigns including UGG Winter Campaign (Milk Studios), Sushi Master (Roku), Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge, and Big Brother Season 26.
  • Served as Production Assistant for Complex series including Hiking with Rappers and GOAT Talk (featuring Shaquille O’Neal).
  • Assisted talent teams, contributing to coordination that transitioned into future wrangling opportunities.

Talent Wrangler

Temptation Island (USA Network)
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Managed all cast logistics, scheduling, and on-set coordination for Season 5.
  • Worked directly with high-profile talent, ensuring seamless communication between departments in a remote island production environment.

Finish Carpenter

Rolls Royce
07.2025 - 10.2025

Completed projects such as the Rolls-Royce Beverly Hills showroom and Pacific Palisades residential rebuilds, ensuring luxury-grade finishes and detailed craftsmanship.

Education

High School Diploma - Psychology Major

Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA
01.2011

Music Major

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
01.2024

Skills

  • Film Direction
  • Camera Operation (RED, Sony, Canon)
  • Creative Direction
  • AV Systems Integration
  • Audio Engineering
  • Post-Production
  • Talent Coordination
  • Finish Carpentry
  • Project Management
  • Creative & Production
  • Film Directing
  • Music Video Production
  • Creative Development
  • Storyboarding
  • Scriptwriting
  • Cinematography
  • Lighting Design
  • Editing (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro)
  • Color Grading (DaVinci Resolve)
  • Sound Design
  • Post-Production Supervision
  • Set Design
  • Branding & Visual Identity
  • Audio / Visual & Technical
  • Signal Flow & Termination
  • Dolby Atmos / Dolby Vision Systems
  • Rack Dressing
  • Conduit Pulling
  • Cable Termination
  • System Calibration
  • Acoustic Tuning
  • Projection Systems
  • Live Event Setup
  • Studio Build-Outs
  • Leadership & Production Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Tour Management
  • Production Coordination
  • Client Relations
  • Vendor Management
  • Talent Wrangling
  • Scheduling & Logistics
  • Problem Solving Under Pressure
  • Multi-department Communication
  • Software & Tools
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition)
  • Final Cut Pro
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Logic Pro X
  • Pro Tools
  • AutoCAD (basic)
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Workspace
  • Construction & Fabrication
  • Custom Furniture Fabrication
  • Woodworking
  • Trim Installation
  • Power Tool Operation (Festool, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita)
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Site Management
  • High-End Fixture Installation
  • AV System Mounting & Integration

Portfolio

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AV Engineering Technician (2011–2012)
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Production Assistant Experience (2019–2022)
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Riff Raff Collaboration (2011 – 2025)
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Dolby Atmos Room Installation — Bad Robot Productions (2014–2015)
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Rolls-Royce Beverly Hills Showroom Buildout (2025)

Timeline

Finish Carpenter

Rolls Royce
07.2025 - 10.2025

Talent Wrangler

Temptation Island (USA Network)
01.2022 - 01.2022

Production Assistant

Various Productions
01.2019 - 01.2022

AV Technician

Bad Robot Productions
01.2014 - 01.2015

Creative Director / Filmmaker

Topanga Jack Productions
01.2014 - Current

AV Systems Technician

Santa Barbara International Film Festival
01.2013 - 01.2014

AV Engineering Technician

Technicolor / Paramount Pictures
01.2011 - 01.2012

Audio Video Technician

Visioneering Design
01.2006 - 01.2016

Music Major

Santa Monica College

High School Diploma - Psychology Major

Pierce College
JACKSON LAGERLOF