Joel Ackerman: in Carlsbad, CA

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.

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.

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.

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.