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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, VA

Skills

  • 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
Joseph Stam