Resume - Professional
Adam Joseph Productions (AJP) 512.924.2326
1987 to Present - Producer / Director
This sole-proprietorship business is the DBA for both my contract Filemaker 8 Database Developer and Film & Television production work.
Responsibilities include: Promotions, Client Development, Budgeting & Account, Product Development and Production, etc. Scheduling, crewing, budgeting, and execution of projects ranging from 3 person, 2 day industrials to 30 person, 4 month feature productions.
Director of Photography for Feature Film, credits: 'Riff Raff' 1999, 'Sanity' 1998, 'A More Perfect Union' 1996, 'Best Intentions' 1988, 'Hang 10th Avenue' 1987.
Producer/Director for clients including: Microsoft, IBM, Hanes, Malibu Racing, Crane, Toyota USA, Chevrolet, SXSW.
Cinematography & Videography for clients including: NBC, ABC, MTV, A&E, CNN, FOXSports, EPSN, Dell, McDonalds, Motorola, Harpo, Adidas, Whattaburger, Texas Crew, Inks, Xopix, Elephant.
(Click here for Complete Production Resume.)
(Click here for details about Database Development.)
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Mike Sherrill, Chief Operations Officer 512.459.7090
2003 to 2005 - Producer / Project Manager
Responsibilities include: Rolling Roadshow and Special Events Producer - Director of MondoTees.com online & in-store operations, accounting, and personnel - Venue process development and management - Human Resources - Database design and management.
Digital Anvil, Microsoft Game Studios Phil Wattenbarger, Producer 512.657.7928
1999 to 2003 - Producer / Visual Supervisor IG Cinematics - 'Freelancer' PC Game Released US & Int'l Q1 2003
Responsibilities included: Hiring, training, scheduling, and management of a ten person creative team of Animators, Artists, Recording Engineers, and Asset Managers - Design and implementation of the Aesthetic and Technical specifications for 2+ hours of both linear story and non-linear in-game cinematics - Asset & Scheduling Database design and management - Studio Tour Coordinator and Demonstration Leader.
South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival Louis Black, Director 512.476.7979
1997 to 2001 - Producer
Responsible for the design and implementation of a custom system of hardware, databases, and staff training to execute the presentation of 100+ programs rotating amongst 5+ venues for 10 days of festival screenings.
Specific roles included: Recruitment, Management & Training of 50+ person Staff - Budget development and auditing - Supervision of Theatrical Venues and Technical Sub-Contractors - Technical Coordination & Management for live Awards & Media Programs - Database design and management - Supervision of high-volume national and international shipping - Supervision of existing and custom Projection Systems for multiple formats - 35mm Film, 16mm Film, HD24p, HDTV, DigiBeta, Beta, MiniDV, Digital8, ¾" Video, Dolby Analog, Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS, THX.
2001 to Present - Technical Consultant
Provide support and guidance on all aspects of festival operation as described above.
Additional Affiliations & Professional Experience -
City of Austin, City Hall Planning Commission 512.974.7860
2002 to Present - Media Systems Consultant
Responsibilities include: Advisory role regarding the implementation of an integrated Audio/Visual system to present mixed media content at multiple points of contact and levels; including a 300"+ Main Screen, multiple 60" Plasma screens, infrastructure for multiple museum-quality interactive presentation kiosks, and infrastructure for City Council media operations and broadcast.
City of Austin, Cultural Contracts Program 512.397.1465
1999 to 2002 - Media Arts Advisory Panel Member
Responsibilities included: Analysis of 'grant' applications - Personal and Board interviews with applicants - Funding recommendations for a total budget in excess of $350,000 to the City Council Arts Commission - Database organization and Accounting.
Texas Association of Film/Tape Professionals (TAF/TP) 972.231.1608
1999 - State Board, Activities Chair
1996 to 1998 - State Board, Austin Region Chair
Responsibilities included: Governing the largest organization of media professionals in the state - Providing resource and organizational support to Austin region and visiting media professionals and production teams - Coordinating city, state, and nation-wide professional and education events - Consulting for the Texas Film Commission; Testifying and Lobbying in front of City and State Government - Demonstration Leader.
University of Texas at Austin; School of Radio, Television & Film
1998 to 2001 - Guest Cinematography Lecturer.
Education & Skills
New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, Kanbar Institute of Film & Television
1986 to 1988 - Course work towards Film & Television degree.
Young Judaea/Hebrew University, Year Course in Israel Freshman Program
1985 to 1986 - 10 month college-equivalency program living and studying in Israel.
Computer Skills
Software -
Expert with: Excel, Word, Outlook, FileMaker 8 Advanced, Palm, Norton, & Notetab Pro.
Capable with: Windows XP, AutoCAD, MS Project, Visio, HTML, Photoshop, & Visual Source Safe.
Knowledge of: C++, Power Point, InDesign, Quark, & FTP Apps.
Hardware -
Basic experience in construction and upgrading both PC and Mac systems. Strong WiFi systems experience.
General Skills
Woodworking & Fabrication of simple construction to furniture-grade items. Professional level Public Speaking and Spokesperson. Digital Photography, Graphic Art and Layout. Toured as a Rock band Drummer. Construction grade Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC. Gaming fanatic (from Risk, to D&D, to Xbox, to Texas HoldEm).