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Joshua Gill

Joshua Gill

Santa Clarita,CA

Summary

Seasoned filmmaker with over a decade of experience in both independent and professional settings. Expertise in managing comprehensive production processes, leading diverse teams, and ensuring the successful execution of creative visions. Proven ability to enhance storytelling through effective collaboration and skilled direction. Committed to delivering high-quality productions that resonate with audiences.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Lost Winds Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA
12.2024 - 05.2025

Assisted in the pre-production, production, and process development of The Valley (filmed in 2025) for Lost Winds Entertainment, a television series, acting as Head Production Manager and First Assistant Director. Demonstrated ability to complete tasks related to production management, scheduling, and coordination.

  • Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Identified and mitigated critical problems impacting production operations.
  • Planned shoots, scheduled talent and oversaw set up for filming.
  • Oversaw production staff throughout scheduled studio and location shoots.
  • Conferred with technical directors, crew members and writers to discuss details of production.
  • Remained composed, polished and highly productive, even during moments of extreme stress to achieve optimal results.
  • Creatively developed and filmed various video content.
  • Conducted production meetings to discuss project status, objectives, and related concerns.
  • Coordinated pre-production activities such as casting, location scouting, equipment rentals and set design.
  • Consulted with writers, producers or actors about script changes or workshop scripts.
  • Supervised filming process including camera setup, lighting adjustments, sound recording and special effects implementation.
  • Established pace of programs and sequences of scenes according to time requirements and cast and set accessibility.

Assistant Director

Various Independent Short Films (Freelance)
Los Angeles, CA
02.2018 - Current

Assistant Director assisting in the pre-production and production process in the development of independent short films: The Moth (filmed in 2018) and PFS (filmed in 2019), both in Los Angeles, CA. AD duties, involving -

  • Coordinating meetings between the cast and crew.
  • Acting as the first point of contact and fielding any questions asked by production.
  • Facilitating the use of filming locations.

Executive Producer

The Flock of Idiots
Los Angeles, CA
09.2017 - 07.2018
  • Assisted in the pre-production, production,and post-production process in development of a sketch-comedy and podcast YouTube channel, involving -
  • Bringing forth unrelenting creativity, vision, and dedication to films.
  • Effectively managing pre-production planning including working out budgets, scheduling auditions, and hiring crew.
  • Participating in the cast selection process alongside film crews.
  • Helping to establish financial and design aspects of productions.
  • Passionately promoting films by utilizing social media and other such avenues.

Education

Associates - Film & Media Arts

College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA
06.2026

Skills

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Decision making
  • Ability to multitask
  • Effective time management
  • Fast learner
  • Communication
  • Computer Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Communication Skills
  • Content development
  • Leadership
  • Filmmaking
  • Cinematography
  • Directing
  • Project management
  • Casting coordination
  • Script development
  • Creative collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Cross-functional teamwork

Languages

English

Timeline

Production Manager

Lost Winds Entertainment
12.2024 - 05.2025

Assistant Director

Various Independent Short Films (Freelance)
02.2018 - Current

Executive Producer

The Flock of Idiots
09.2017 - 07.2018

Associates - Film & Media Arts

College of The Canyons
Joshua Gill