I'm a USC MFA film production graduate with six years in media operations, spanning digital media and entertainment. I specialize in production coordination and directing, and I'm known for keeping complex operations running smoothly under pressure and independently. Most recently, I won a Grand Jury Award for directing at the Gasparilla International Film Festival. I've produced USC thesis films, including Goodbye Stranger, collaborating with talent such as Jim O’Heir and Max Adler, and I bring hands-on experience across budgeting, scheduling, crew coordination, and on-set logistics.…

Joshua Ebrahimi

I'm a USC MFA film production graduate with six years in media operations, spanning digital media and entertainment. I specialize in production coordination and directing, and I'm known for keeping complex operations running smoothly under pressure and independently. Most recently, I won a Grand Jury Award for directing at the Gasparilla International Film Festival. I've produced USC thesis films, including Goodbye Stranger, collaborating with talent such as Jim O’Heir and Max Adler, and I bring hands-on experience across budgeting, scheduling, crew coordination, and on-set logistics.…

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I’m a USC MFA film production graduate with six years in media operations, spanning digital media and entertainment. I specialize in production coordination and directing, and I’m known for keeping complex operations running smoothly under pressure and independently.

Most recently, I won a Grand Jury Award for directing at the Gasparilla International Film Festival. I’ve produced USC thesis films, including Goodbye Stranger, collaborating with talent such as Jim O’Heir and Max Adler, and I bring hands-on experience across budgeting, scheduling, crew coordination, and on-set logistics.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Development Intern at Dive Los Angeles
September 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Provided development and production assistance, including on-set logistics, coordinating crew, and facilitating production workflows for doc-style and narrative projects.
Development Intern at Dive Los Angeles
September 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Assisted development and production teams with packaging, scheduling, and coordination of creative and vendor teams across projects; contributed to workflow improvements.
Development Intern at Dive Los Angeles
September 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Provided in-depth script coverage and analysis on incoming projects; identified commercial viability and potential talent attachments; supported early packaging, budgeting considerations, and project tracking for feature and series development.
Development Intern at Dive
May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Managed rolling calls, scheduling, and meeting coordination across agents, talent representatives, and production partners; read and evaluated 20+ scripts and writing samples, providing coverage and recommendations on writer fit for TV projects; supported producer Garret Basch in identifying and packaging writers for projects across FX and premium cable.
Development Intern at Captivate Entertainment
September 1, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Supported development and logistics for LA-based projects; assisted with script coverage, on-set planning, gear coordination, and day-to-day production support.
Development Intern at Captivate Entertainment
September 1, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Supported development and production tasks, including on-set logistics, gear coordination, and day-to-day production support; collaborated with directors and producers on project planning and execution.
Development Intern at Captivate Entertainment
September 1, 2023 - October 2, 2025
Delivered in-depth script coverage and analysis on incoming projects; identified commercial viability and potential talent attachments; supported early packaging, budgeting considerations, and project tracking for feature and series development.
Independent Producer at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Produced USC thesis films including Goodbye Stranger (longlisted, BAFTA Student Film Awards); oversaw budgeting, scheduling, crew coordination, and on-set logistics from pre-production through post; collected and filed talent releases and location agreements; tracked receipts and expenses; created and distributed travel memos, call sheets, and production documents; coordinated meals and craft services for up to 60 crew across multi-day shoots.
Producer at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Produced multiple projects with budgets up to $45K, coordinating crews of 60+ and managing multi-location shoots; responsibilities included scheduling, budgeting, vendor negotiations, and ensuring on-time delivery. Projects included Rebound (2025), Goodbye Stranger (2024), and 30 Yards (2024).
Producer at Freelance / Self-Produced Projects
January 1, 2022 - Present
Produced 12+ narrative and branded projects from development to delivery; oversaw budgets of $10K–$45K; supervised crews of 60+; created pitch materials and packaging strategies for multiple projects, including high-profile campaigns, while leading all production phases (scheduling, payroll, permits, insurance, vendor negotiations, and union compliance) and delivering on schedule and under budget.
Producer at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - Present
Produced 12+ narrative and branded projects from development to delivery; supervised crews of 60+; managed budgets up to $45K; negotiated vendor deals to cut costs; delivered large-scale shoots and multi-location logistics; developed production plans and packaging strategies for projects including The Prince of Luna Park and The Lowdown (FX, 2025).
Assistant to Director at The New Yorker
September 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025
On-set support for director Daniel Lombroso, handling on-set logistics, gear coordination, and day-to-day production tasks; contributed to narrative development and organized on-set activities for short documentary shoots.
Assistant to Director at The New Yorker
September 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025
Supported director Daniel Lombroso on production of short documentaries; handled on-set logistics, on-set coordination, and day-to-day production processes.
Assistant to Director at The New Yorker
September 1, 2021 - October 2, 2025
Supported director Daniel Lombroso with on-set tasks, research, and pre-production coordination for documentary projects.
Digital Specialist at CBS
February 1, 2018 - November 1, 2020
Supported Senior Directors on high-budget television campaigns; served as primary liaison between internal teams and major Fortune 500 clients across multiple accounts; maintained documentation across dozens of accounts; coordinated across ad ops, sales, and finance to ensure campaigns launched on time and issues were resolved before reaching the client.
Media Specialist at Merkle (HBO & Warner Bros)
December 1, 2015 - March 1, 2017
Supported Senior Directors and EVPs on HBO and Warner Bros. accounts; executed paid media campaigns with budgets exceeding $10M; managed day-to-day campaign operations, coordinating vendors, tracking deliverables, processing invoices, and maintaining budgets; handled ongoing client/internal requests and ensured accuracy and on-time delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Binghamton University
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Master of Fine Arts in Film & Television at University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts
September 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Binghamton University
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Master of Fine Arts in Film & Television at USC School of Cinematic Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Binghamton University
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2025
Master of Fine Arts in Film & Television at School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California
September 1, 2024 - October 2, 2025
Master of Fine Arts, Film & Television at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024
Bachelor of Arts at Binghamton University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2015

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education