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I am a hands-on film and television professional with over two decades of experience in producing, directing, cinematography, and editing. I specialize in lighting design, crew development, and end-to-end production management for commercials, features, and online content. I thrive in collaborative environments, mentor teams, and drive efficiency with clear budgeting and scheduling. My goal is to deliver compelling visuals on time and on budget while maintaining creative integrity.…I am a hands-on film and television professional with over two decades of experience in producing, directing, cinematography, and editing. I specialize in lighting design, crew development, and end-to-end production management for commercials, features, and online content. I thrive in collaborative environments, mentor teams, and drive efficiency with clear budgeting and scheduling. My goal is to deliver compelling visuals on time and on budget while maintaining creative integrity.

Joe Baran

Film Producer, Film Director, Cinematographer, +2

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I am a hands-on film and television professional with over two decades of experience in producing, directing, cinematography, and editing. I specialize in lighting design, crew development, and end-to-end production management for commercials, features, and online content. I thrive in collaborative environments, mentor teams, and drive efficiency with clear budgeting and scheduling. My goal is to deliver compelling visuals on time and on budget while maintaining creative integrity.…I am a hands-on film and television professional with over two decades of experience in producing, directing, cinematography, and editing. I specialize in lighting design, crew development, and end-to-end production management for commercials, features, and online content. I thrive in collaborative environments, mentor teams, and drive efficiency with clear budgeting and scheduling. My goal is to deliver compelling visuals on time and on budget while maintaining creative integrity.

Available to hire

I am a hands-on film and television professional with over two decades of experience in producing, directing, cinematography, and editing. I specialize in lighting design, crew development, and end-to-end production management for commercials, features, and online content.

I thrive in collaborative environments, mentor teams, and drive efficiency with clear budgeting and scheduling. My goal is to deliver compelling visuals on time and on budget while maintaining creative integrity.

Skills

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe Photoshop

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Photo

Experience Level

Adobe After Effects

Expert

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

Adobe Photoshop

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Director of Cinematography at Closed Loop

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025

Led the production of video and still photography projects, collaborating with the marketing team to design effective ads and social media posts.

Director of Production at Craftsy.com

January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015

Managed videographers, producers, and editors. Supervised production of over 400 classes annually. Oversaw the operation of 6 fully-equipped studios, and maintained a full inventory of in-house camera, lighting, and audio equipment.

Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor at Workingman's Film

January 1, 1997 - November 6, 2025

Full-service video production company providing video services and crews to clients nationally. Worked in all technical aspects of studio and location production.