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San Diego and Los Angeles based creative producer. Ten years of experience in storytelling, producing, production management, shooting, editing, graphic design, marketing and media services for top-tier clients in technology, entertainment, education and nonprofit. Self-starter that can handle projects start-to-finish and drive the output of inspired content on a consistent basis. Highly organized and detail oriented technologist with a background in digital imaging and video asset management. Very passionate about the maintenance of high level digital operations that impact the bottom line and deliver return on investment. Highly proficient with Final Cut Pro and Adobe Creative Cloud software including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator and Media Encoder. Excellent knowledge of digital file formats, codecs and streaming video delivery methods. Resume Link: joelclarkackerman.com/resume-carlsbad.pdf

ACT OF GOD, Reality TV Series, Season 1, Los Angeles, CA.
Produced, directed and shot reenactments for 10 action-based episodes of Act of God, a new non-fiction TV series that investigates incredible survival stories from the most shocking and life-changing natural disasters on earth.


FIELD PRODUCER | DIRECTOR OF REENACTMENTS | DP | EDITOR

MILLION DOLLAR CAR HUNTERS, Reality TV Series, Season 1, USA and Europe.
Produced 10 one-hour episodes about exotic cars with values up to $30 million. Developed and tracked multiple stories, managed talent and crew, conducted interviews, shot action driving sequences and full multi-camera coverage of exclusive high-profile events such as the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and the automotive crown jewel, The Quail. 
Key Accomplishments:
• Produced and shot 10 one-hour episodes on tight deadlines.
• Shot with Sony F55, PMW-500, Canon 5DMKIII, DJI Phantom 4 Drone and Go Pro Hero cameras. 
• Performed all 4k/2k/1080P media management throughout a 20-week shooting schedule. 

FIELD PRODUCER | VIDEOGRAPHER | MEDIA MANAGER

SOUTHERN JUSTICE, Reality TV Series, Seasons 1 & 2, Ashe County, NC. 
Oversaw all aspects of television production while embedded with a North Carolina sheriff's department, patrol officers and detectives investigating illegal narcotics, arms dealers and violent offenders.
Key Accomplishments:
• Produced complex, high profile interviews to meet deadlines; uncovered and investigated stories critical to 16 epic episodes.
• Successfully supervised story development on location and managed all talent relationships.
• Facilitated work by preparing daily shot lists and production reports for executive producers in LA.
• Operated seven different production cameras, body cameras and microphones in the field.
• Administered shoots from organization through execution that resulted in winning multiple production seasons.


FIELD PRODUCER | VIDEOGRAPHER

Wild Hearted Content is a creative marketing firm specializing in live reports, pitch reels, sizzle reels, presentations, short films, music videos, social media, websites, editorial, broadcast narratives, on-air promos and print marketing materials. Portfolio: wildheartedcontent.com.
Drove the company from interactive advertising and presentations to lucrative entertainment marketing.
Key Accomplishments:
• Effectively managed daily creative production operations on projects with budgets up to $500K.
• Increased revenue year over year by winning new clients including: Volvo, BMW, Jansport, IAC, Quaker State, 3D Net, Concord Records, Verge Records, Square Enix, Sotheby's, Monster Energy, Molson, Robert Mondavi, [yellow tail], Warner Bros, HBO, Disney and Wounded Warrior Project. 

PRODUCER | DP | EDITOR

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