Joseph Dimacchia
Freelance Writer
Strongsville
Summary
Writer and videographer with experience in film criticism, visual storytelling, and museum-based media production. Produces analytical written work and video documentation that engages critically with art, film, and cultural context. Skilled in research-driven writing, video editing, and translating curatorial and artistic intent into clear, compelling media.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Writer
Offscreen, DMovies, The Miami Student
10.2025 - Current
- Write long-form and short-form film criticism engaging with cinema history, theory, and contemporary releases
- Publish reviews, essays, and critical reflections across independent platforms and literary outlets
- Conduct close textual analysis of films, with attention to form, authorship, genre, and cultural context
- Edit and revise work through multiple drafts to meet editorial standards and submission guidelines
- Research directors, movements, and critical frameworks to inform original analysis
- Maintain a personal archive/portfolio of published and in-progress critical work
- Meet self-directed deadlines and adapt writing for different audiences and editorial tones
Videographer
Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum
03.2025 - Current
- Document exhibitions and public programs through video for museum archives and outreach
- Edit exhibition footage for online and promotional use
- Collaborate with museum staff to visually interpret curatorial work
- Maintain organized video files and meet institutional deadlines
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies/Media And Communications
Miami University
Oxford, Ohio, OH 05.2001 -
Skills
- Film criticism and cultural analysis
- Long-form and short-form writing
- Close reading and textual analysis
- Research and critical synthesis
- Drafting, revision, and line editing
- Adapting tone for different audiences
- Meeting editorial guidelines and deadlines
- Video production and visual storytelling
- Camera operation (DSLR)
- Exhibition and event documentation
- Video editing (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro)
- Basic color correction and sound balancing
- Composition, lighting, and spatial awareness
- Archival documentation and media organization
- Media asset management and file organization
Timeline
Writer
Offscreen, DMovies, The Miami Student
10.2025 - Current
Videographer
Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum
03.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies/Media And Communications
Miami University
05.2001 -