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I'm Joel West, a filmmaker and writer, recently graduated from The Los Angeles Film School. I'm eager to prove my hard work and eagerness, and I'm willing to relocate for the right opportunity. I have hands-on experience directing, shooting, and editing for films, documentaries, and music projects across Los Angeles and Texas, collaborating with diverse teams to bring stories to life.…

Joel West

Film Director, Camera Operator, Director of Photography, +2

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I'm Joel West, a filmmaker and writer, recently graduated from The Los Angeles Film School. I'm eager to prove my hard work and eagerness, and I'm willing to relocate for the right opportunity. I have hands-on experience directing, shooting, and editing for films, documentaries, and music projects across Los Angeles and Texas, collaborating with diverse teams to bring stories to life.…

Available to hire

I’m Joel West, a filmmaker and writer, recently graduated from The Los Angeles Film School. I’m eager to prove my hard work and eagerness, and I’m willing to relocate for the right opportunity.

I have hands-on experience directing, shooting, and editing for films, documentaries, and music projects across Los Angeles and Texas, collaborating with diverse teams to bring stories to life.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Camera Operator at Quik Cut Productions

September 1, 2025 - Present

Film play-by-play for youth Football; Upload clips for each game at end of day.

Director/Writer at Pitfall

February 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024

Wrote story and screenplay for film, Pitfall. Created look and tone for anime inspired thesis film via storyboard and pre-vis. Communicated creative vision to cast and crew. Created and managed shooting/production schedule and workload.

Director/Editor at Just Keep Playing

May 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023

Organized interview and b roll sessions with band, Petty Human Emotions. Shot live footage of shows with band. Constructed a creative vision for the structure of the documentary, designing questions and organizing editing to craft a full three act structure within the documentary's context.

Store Sales Rep at Metro PCS

January 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016

Engage customers, find out their needs; Sell plans and accessories, find the right phone for customer; Create/update customer accounts; Clean store, arrange products aesthetically; Answer phones, handle customer calls; Man desk and keep a visible presence in the store.

Advanced Sales Rep at Vector Marketing

August 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015

Referral based sales for various companies; Set up meetings, make in-home presentations; Make sales, obtain referrals.