I’m Joseph Duque, a Chicago-based filmmaker and video editor. I love telling non-fiction stories that spark change, from editing fitness content to documenting grassroots political campaigns. I’ve directed and edited documentary work and delivered polished motion graphics, sound edits, and consistent color with multicam projects for theatrical and online audiences.…

Joseph Duque

I’m Joseph Duque, a Chicago-based filmmaker and video editor. I love telling non-fiction stories that spark change, from editing fitness content to documenting grassroots political campaigns. I’ve directed and edited documentary work and delivered polished motion graphics, sound edits, and consistent color with multicam projects for theatrical and online audiences.…

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I’m Joseph Duque, a Chicago-based filmmaker and video editor. I love telling non-fiction stories that spark change, from editing fitness content to documenting grassroots political campaigns. I’ve directed and edited documentary work and delivered polished motion graphics, sound edits, and consistent color with multicam projects for theatrical and online audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Beginner

Work Experience

Archivist & Access Services Assistant at Center for Research Libraries
December 1, 2024 - Present
Led archival research support for item acquisitions for library members, including hard-to-find dissertations and newspapers. Scanned archival materials including print and microfilm. Oversaw quality assurance of scanned print and microfilm, including post-processing for proper file management and accurate presentation of digitized content. Assisted with training and reshelving material as needed.
Video Editor at Heart and Soul Fitness
June 1, 2024 - Present
Reliably met weekly video deadlines and delivered edits early, helping streamline a regular YouTube and social publishing schedule. Added motion graphics, titles, and music aligned to client font and style requirements for a cohesive look across deliverables. Performed color correction and sound edits as needed to maintain visual and audio consistency across multicam angles, reducing distracting audio elements and improving overall viewer experience.
Documentary Short Film Director at Asian American Documentary Network Storytelling Initiative: Our Voices, Our Stories
February 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Led end-to-end planning and production of a documentary story grounded in research on local politics. Managed location scouting, interviewing, filming, audio mixing, editing, coloring, and final delivery. Documented a grassroots political campaign through sit-down interviews, speeches, and observational footage, crafting a naturalistic story about representation in democracy. Directed and coordinated a team of five freelance filmmakers to deliver on a tight deadline, with the film playing at CAAMFest 2024.
Teaching Assistant & Research Assistant at BYU - Theatre & Media Arts Department
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Researched international filmmakers and documentaries to improve curriculum diversity and representation. Updated a class website using Squarespace to modernize the design and share student projects, encouraging discussion beyond class time. Supervised a class of 30 students during professor absences to ensure smooth film projections and conversation-led lectures. Updated lesson plans to produce accurate and consistent Keynote presentations.
Documentary Short Film Director at BYU Non-Fiction Advanced Film Project (Capstone): Women’s Work
August 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Oversaw development of a short documentary focused on midwifery, including budgeting, asset management, and directing a team. Built trust and collaborative relationships with participants, enabling the crew to respectfully film sensitive personal events, including three live births. Ensured quality work through pre-production and post-production, resulting in a 20-minute festival-level film delivered on schedule and on budget.
Special Collections Digitization Specialist at Harold B. Lee Library - Special Collections
January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024
Managed transportation and organization of library materials by collection and call number. Digitized rare archived books and photographs to expand accessible research through online databases. Quality assured colleagues’ scans, ensuring unobscured text and correcting image anomalies. Led weekly trainings for a team of 15 on technology and proper archival handling practices.
Video Editor at BYU Non-Fiction Advanced Film Project (Capstone): Do You See Me?
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Ingested and assembled dailies during production to support efficient story development and organized asset management. Created multicam sequences in Adobe Premiere to capture effective reaction shots and supporting B-roll. Organized RAW and proxy footage across hard drives and backups to maintain faster workflow and consolidated data. Edited accessible outputs by producing alternate final exports with captions and audio description to support deaf and blind audiences both privately and in theaters.
Video Editor Apprentice at PBS Documentary Series: States of America: Ohio
August 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022
Collaborated with an experienced film director to create a story plan from more than three hours of video and audio footage, shaping it into a concise four-minute segment that met PBS producer expectations. Mixed dialogue, sound effects, and music in Premiere Pro for smooth online viewing. Color-corrected and graded RAW footage in Premiere Pro to achieve naturalistic skin tones and strong scenic visuals.

Education

BA in Media Arts Studies (Minor in Asian Studies) at Brigham Young University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Government
    Do You See Me?

    ● Ingested and assembled dailies during production resulting in efficient story development.
    ● Created multicam sequences in Adobe Premiere resulting in effective reaction shots and B-roll.
    ● Organized RAW and proxy footage on hard drives and backup drives ensuring faster workflow and
    consolidated data.
    ● Edited accessible footage and alternate final exports enabling deaf and blind audiences to experience
    the film through captions and audio description privately and in theaters.

    Votes for Verona

    Asian American Documentary Network Storytelling Initiative: Our Voices, Our Stories
    Documentary Short Film Director 2/2024 – Present
    ● Researched local politics to find an inspiring story to tell, resulting in receiving a $3750 budget to
    create a 2-minute documentary.
    ● Documented a grassroots political campaign including sit-down interviews, speeches, and
    observational footage, resulting in a naturalistic and inspiring story about the importance of
    representation in democracy.
    ● Lead a team of five freelance filmmakers delivering compelling footage on a tight deadline resulting
    in playing at CAAMFest 2024.