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Joshua J. Kirby

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I am an award-winning film maker and director with extensive experience in visual storytelling and documentary cinema.

About

I am an award-winning film maker and director with extensive experience in visual storytelling and documentary cinema. I specialize in overseeing all aspects of film production, from camera lens choices and manipulation to lighting, set design, and technical decisions that shape the final visual outcome.
I am enthusiastic and committed to creating thought-provoking cinema and documentary film that evoke emotion. My recent work includes underwater cinematography, hybrid approaches combining underwater and traditional documentary methods, and CG animation for marine life, with a strong focus on visual continuity and emotional resonance.

  • 2 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Skills· 1

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

Work experience

Co-Director/Director of Photography/Editor · Common Lens FilmsApr 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

Worked closely with the Director and other creative professionals throughout filming; made impactful decisions regarding camera choices, lighting, and on-set actions; maintained a strong focus on visual continuity, emotion, and beauty.

Director/Director of Photography/Editor · Cinema Roll Productions Ltd.Feb 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

Filmed a documentary with Indigenous fish biologist teams from four separate Tribes; implemented a hybrid approach of underwater cinematography, action cameras, and traditional documentary cinematography; managed all aspects of the technical execution; created CG animations of marine life for underwater sequences.

Education· 5

Master of Arts in Multimedia Journalism · University of Oregon – Portland, OR2030 – 2025
Master of Science in Immersive Media Communications · University of Oregon – Portland, OR2030 – 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology · University of Colorado – Boulder, CO2030 – 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Women & Gender Studies · University of Colorado – Boulder, CO2030 – 2018

Certifications and awards

Certificate in LGBTQIA+ Studies2030 – 2026

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