Josh is a writer and filmmaker based in Princeton, New Jersey. He graduated from Lafayette College in 2025 with a BA in English and Film & Media Studies. While there, he wrote, directed, and edited a short narrative film, three short documentaries, and a mockumentary, all while writing his on-going fantasy novel, “The Lord’s Gambit.” Josh has also worked as a production assistant and camera operator on a documentary shoot for Hulme Productions and asvideographer and content creator for Lafayette’s College Writing Program and Eagle’s Landing Day Camp. He currently works as an independent contractor for videography and video editing services.

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Josh is a writer and filmmaker based in Princeton, New Jersey. He graduated from Lafayette College in 2025 with a BA in English and Film & Media Studies. While there, he wrote, directed, and edited a short narrative film, three short documentaries, and a mockumentary, all while writing his on-going fantasy novel, “The Lord’s Gambit.” Josh has also worked as a production assistant and camera operator on a documentary shoot for Hulme Productions and asvideographer and content creator for Lafayette’s College Writing Program and Eagle’s Landing Day Camp. He currently works as an independent contractor for videography and video editing services.

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Josh is a writer and filmmaker based in Princeton, New Jersey. He graduated from Lafayette College in 2025 with a BA in English and Film & Media Studies. While there, he wrote, directed, and edited a short narrative film, three short documentaries, and a mockumentary, all while writing his on-going fantasy novel, “The Lord’s Gambit.” Josh has also worked as a production assistant and camera operator on a documentary shoot for Hulme Productions and asvideographer and content creator for Lafayette’s College Writing Program and Eagle’s Landing Day Camp. He currently works as an independent contractor for videography and video editing services.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Videographer and Content Creator at Independent Contractor
March 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Filmed and edited 75-second scripted marketing video
Video Content Lead at Lafayette College Writing Program
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Developed a variety of video content for advertising and training; Created documentary Work in Progress: The College Writing Program to advertise Lafayette’s Writing Program
Writing Associate at Lafayette College
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Tutored students in writing practices including essay writing, narrative storytelling, and AI prompting; Worked closely with professors to discuss class curricula; Attended weekly staff meetings and held regular drop-in hours
CNBC Externship at CNBC
January 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025
Shadowed a CNBC quality controller; Learned the ins and outs of quality controlling short-form content; Networked with multiple employees across departments
Head of Video Production at Eagle's Landing Day Camp
August 31, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Film ed and edit daily videos including interview segments, camp tours, and special event videos; Planned and created video marketing content such as weekly montage reels and short marketing documentaries; Managed camp's TikTok and Instagram Production
Production Assistant at Hulme Productions
June 1, 2022 - October 27, 2025
Operated tripod and handheld cameras for documentary shoot; Created a vlog for use in the documentary; Completed a wide range of production support tasks over multiple filming areas
Co-founder and Chair at Film & Media Studies Mentorship Program, Lafayette College
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Founder and President at Lafayette Film Society, Lafayette College
January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025

Education

Bachelor of Arts (English and Film & Media Studies) at Lafayette College
August 31, 2021 - May 31, 2025

Qualifications

Film Citizen Award for Leadership and Collaboration
May 31, 2025 - October 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
    uniE608 The Cutting Factory Montage
    A short-form montage advertising The Cutting Factory, a hair salon in Manhattan, NYC.