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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.…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

Creative Producer, Film Producer, Film Director, +4

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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.…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.

Available to hire

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.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Adobe After Effects

Google Drive

Adobe Illustrator

Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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).

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 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.

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.

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.

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.