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I’m Joseph Chavez, an Austin-based media professional who blends creative direction, sound, and video production to tell compelling stories. I’ve worked across film, documentary, webcasts, live events, and studio audio. Supporting shoots end-to-end from production through post.
Most of my experience centers on capturing clean audio, shaping footage in post, and collaborating with producers, journalists, and crews to keep projects running smoothly. Whether I’m directing and writing a thesis film or producing intimate documentary work, I focus on authentic storytelling and strong craft in both visuals and sound.
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Language
Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience
Creative Intern at Downtown Wealth Studios
February 1, 2026 - PresentProduce, film, and edit video content for a New York-based wealth management company. Support the full video workflow including capture, editing, and delivery of polished assets aligned with the company’s brand and messaging.
Director, Writer, and Producer at The Old House
May 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025Directed UT undergrad thesis film following a young boy from a dysfunctional home who is haunted by an apparition for his entire life.
Director, Writer, and Producer at The Old House
May 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025Directed a UT Undergraduate Thesis film following a young boy from a dysfunctional home who is haunted by an apparition for his entire life.
Director, Writer, and Producer at The Old House
May 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025Directed UT undergraduate thesis film following a young boy from a dysfunctional home haunted by an apparition.
Director and Producer at Perspectivas
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025Directed an intimate documentary focused on the retellings of my grandmother and mother’s fractured relationship. Won 3rd Place at the Texas Union Film Festival.
Director and Producer at Perspectivas
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025Directed an intimate documentary focused on the retellings of my grandmother and mother’s fractured relationship. Won 3rd Place at the Texas Union Film Festival.
Director and Producer at Perspectivas
January 1, 2025 - October 13, 2025Directed an intimate documentary focused on the retellings of my grandmother and mother’s fractured relationship. Won 3rd Place at the Texas Union Film Festival.
Production Intern at Austin PBS
June 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Collaborated with executives, producers, journalists, and crew across multiple Austin PBS TV productions, assisting across set, edit bay, and field work. Contributed to video production operations and post workflows to support broadcasts and segments.
3Pas Internship at 3Pas
June 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Work at Mexican actor Eugenio Derbéz’s production company doing script coverage. 3Pas focuses its resources on uplifting Latino narratives of the highest quality.
PBS Production Intern at Austin PBS
June 1, 2024 - PresentWorked closely with executives, producers, journalists, and crew on multiple Austin PBS TV shows.
3PAs Internship at 3Pas
June 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Worked at Mexican Actor Eugenio Derbez’s production company doing script coverage. 3Pas focuses its resources on uplifting Latino narratives of the highest quality.
Documentary Storytelling in Ireland at University of Texas at Austin
June 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Studied Documentary Photography Storytelling through UT Austin’s study abroad program in Dublin, Ireland, under legendary documentary photographer Donna DeCesare.
3 PAs Internship at UT Austin
June 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Worked at Mexican actor Eugenio Derbez’s production company performing script coverage; 3Pas focuses its resources on uplifting Latino narratives.
Documentary Storytelling in Ireland at UT Austin
June 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Studied documentary photography storytelling through UT Austin’s study abroad program in Dublin, Ireland under renowned documentary photographer Donna DeCesare.
PBS Production Intern at Austin PBS
June 1, 2024 - PresentCollaborated closely with executives, producers, journalists, and crew on multiple Austin PBS TV shows.
TSTV Incubator Program Participant at The University of Texas at Austin
May 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Joined a highly selective program where students write, produce, and create an original pilot for a television show. Collaborated with a group of other writers/producers to develop the story and begin planning for production in the upcoming semester.
TSTV Incubator Program at The University of Texas at Austin
May 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Joined a highly selective program where students write, produce, and create an original pilot for a television show over one calendar school year. Collaborated with a group of other writers/producers to develop the story and begin planning for production this upcoming semester. Earned a leadership position in the program and assisted the incoming students in developing their short films.
Incubator Program Participant at TSTV Incubator Program, UT Austin
May 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025Joined a highly selective program where students write, produce, and create an original pilot for a television show; led incoming students in developing their short films.
Audio Engineer at The University of Texas at Austin (LAITS)
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2026Produced studio and field audio recordings for online course needs, handling post-production audio. Supported live webcasts and events as well as podcasts for UT Austin’s online courses, ensuring clear sound and reliable delivery for programming.
Production Intern at 3 Pas Studio(s)
February 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024Completed script coverage for Eugenio Derbez’s production company, focusing on developing and uplifting Latin narratives. Assisted pre-production writing and development evaluation through structured feedback and story notes.
LAITS Audio Engineer at University of Texas at Austin
February 1, 2024 - PresentProduce studio and field audio recordings, post-production audio, live webcasts and events, and podcasts for UT Austin’s online classes.
LAITS Audio Engineer at University of Texas at Austin
February 1, 2024 - PresentProduced studio and field audio recordings, post-production audio, live web casts and events, and podcasts for UT Austin’s online classes.
Director of Photography / Sound Mix / Boom Operator at A/V Productions
January 1, 2023 - PresentAccumulated 400+ hours of experience across film, music videos, and live music sets. Recorded and mixed audio on multiple sets, and supported craft service, production design, and on-set logistics to ensure smooth operation during production.
Director of Photography, Sound Mixer, Boom Operator at A/V Productions
January 1, 2023 - PresentObtained approx. 400+ hours of experience on various Film, Music Video, and Live Music sets. Recorded and mixed the audio on multiple sets. Assisted in organizing craft service, production design, organization, and other tasks to ensure the set operated as smoothly as possible.
Director of Photography, Sound Mixer, Boom Operator at A/V Productions
January 1, 2023 - PresentObtained approx. 400+ hours of experience on various Film, Music Video, and Live Music sets. Recorded and mixed the audio on multiple sets. Assisted in organizing craft service, production design, organization, and other tasks to ensure the set operated as smoothly as possible.
Director of Photography, Sound Mixer, Boom Operator, etc. at A/V Productions
January 1, 2023 - PresentDirected and DP on multiple projects; recorded and mixed audio on film, music videos, and live music sets; assisted in production design and craft services to keep sets running smoothly.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Radio-Television-Film at The University of Texas at Austin
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025Bachelor’s Degree at The University of Texas at Austin
August 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Bachelor's Degree at The University of Texas at Austin
August 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Bachelor of Science, Radio-Television-Film at The University of Texas at Austin
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025Qualifications
Dean's List Recipient
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025University Tuition Grant and Co-op Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025Dean's List (Three-time)
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services
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