Joseph Stam
Abingdon,VA
Summary
A hard-working script writer and producer that has been working in the faith-based film industry for the last six years, bringing quality feature films to a world-wide audience of millions. Motivated to go above and beyond for the success of a project God has ordained.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Producer
Cross Purposes Productions
01.2021 - Current
- Managed each department of a five film crews, helping them reach their artistic goals while staying on schedule.
- Designed countless pitch decks for potential projects.
- Spearheaded research efforts for content development, resulting in well-informed productions.
- Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
- Reviewed and provided feedback on scripts, ensuring accuracy of information and overall narrative coherence.
- Oversaw post-production activities including video editing, sound mixing and color correction to achieve high-quality final products.
Script Writer
Cross Purposes Productions
03.2019 - Current
- Wrote two faith-based feature films (Found. 2020 & Searching for the Elephant 2024) that have gone on to secure world-wide distribution.
- Contributed to many award-winning screenplays, crafting memorable stories that resonated with audiences.
- Enhanced audience experience by crafting compelling narratives and relatable characters.
- Expanded industry knowledge by speaking at workshops and networking events for up and coming writers.
Director
Searching for the Elephant (2024)
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
Actor
Searching for the Elephant (2024)
08.2023 - 08.2023
Director
Royal Ashes (2022)
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement and boosted overall team morale.
- Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Actor
Royal Ashes (2022)
08.2021 - 09.2021
Actor
Found. (2020)
07.2019 - 08.2019
Education
Associate of Arts - Film Production
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VASkills
- Story pitches
- Team collaboration/management
- Interviewing skills
- Multimedia production
- Creative direction
- Script writing
- Research skills
- Hiring production staff
Timeline
Director
Searching for the Elephant (2024)
08.2023 - 09.2024
Actor
Searching for the Elephant (2024)
08.2023 - 08.2023
Director
Royal Ashes (2022)
08.2021 - 08.2023
Actor
Royal Ashes (2022)
08.2021 - 09.2021
Associate Producer
Cross Purposes Productions
01.2021 - Current
Actor
Found. (2020)
07.2019 - 08.2019
Script Writer
Cross Purposes Productions
03.2019 - Current
Associate of Arts - Film Production
Virginia Highlands Community College
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