Absolution (2023)
Joseph Tweedy
Producer & Screenwriter
Hometown:
San Diego, CA
Date of Birth:
April 8th, 1996
Favorite films:
Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)
The Hustler (1961)
Collateral (2004)
Dersu Uzala (1975)
One, two, three (1961)
Education
Chapman University (August 2024 - May 2026)
Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
Master of Arts, Film and Television Producing | 3.74 GPA
San Diego State University (August 2020 - May 2023)
School of Theater Television and Film
Bachelor of Arts, Film Production, Business Admin Minor | Dean’s List, 3.75 GPA
San Diego City College (August 2018 - May 2020)
School of Radio Television and Film
Associate’s Degree, Science & Film | Dean’s List, 3.76 GPA
Professional Profile
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Film producer with experience location scouting, organizing transportation, craft service selection, and casting.
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Proficient screenwriter, avid story and dialogue writer, skilled in critical analysis and feedback.
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Capable camera operator with film (picture and sound) editing skills as well as ownership of a full kit (camera, light, sound, and editing software) for independent projects.
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Expertise in management, team building, conflict resolution, promoting efficiency, and closing redundancy gaps.
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Software proficiency in Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere, Davinci Resolve, Excel, Movie Magic Scheduling/Budgeting, Final Draft.
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Personal, professional, and character references available upon request. Contact information for past collaborators is also available.
LinkedIn Profile:
Wolf In Lamb's Skin (2023)
Independent Film Experience
Co-producer
Dramatic Short, 2025
Co-producer
Dramatic Short, 2025
Co-producer
Dramatic Short, 2024
Producer
Dramatic Short, 2024
Co-producer
Dramatic Short, 2024
Assistant Director
Horror Short, 2024
Producer, Co-writer
Dramatic Short, 2023
Producer, Writer
Dramatic Short, 2023
Producer, Writer, Editor
Dark Comedic Short, 2022
Director, Writer, Editor
Dramatic Short, 2025
Producer, Director, Writer
Dark Comedic Short, 2021
Writer
Dark Comedy Feature, 2021
Co-writer
Mockumentary Short, 2021
Producer, Writer
Dramatic Short, 2020
Director
Documentary Short, 2018
I Got The Sight - A student with a supernatural ability to see others' fates gains a new understanding of his purpose. Budget: tbd.
Pink Ozs - A girl with a fear of intimacy fights her inner demons so that she can finally kiss the girl she likes. Budget: tbd.
Judgement Day - Two strangers fight their fates in the waiting room of the afterlife and learn to forgive. Budget: $1,100.
The Red Lady - Teenagers break into a Wintu history exhibit to summon the spirit from a tragic legend. Budget: $1,248.
The Gratty Family - A sitcom family is unraveling in the late 1970's. Budget: $900.
Infectious - Five infectious disease experts arrive to CDC headquarters just as a new Patient 0 escapes. Budget: $7,000.
Wolf In Lamb's Skin - A gas station attendant tries to find her missing friend. Budget: $10,000.
Absolution - A violent fugitive tries to free a kidnapped woman. Budget: $7,500. SDSU Wally Pitch Competition Award winner.
Your Last Call - A tenacious woman attempts to catch the thief who stole her phone as the world ends. Budget: $1,000. Best Produced Award at SDSU Emerging Filmmaker Showcase.
Doghouse - A young landscaper struggles with the loss of his brother. Budget: $1,500. Application film for SDSU Film program.
Love Hurts - A murderous couple considers splitting up or splitting each other in half. Additional roles: Camera Operator, Editor. Budget: $500.
Big Feat - A selfish youtuber accidentally ingests magic mushrooms while searching for Bigfoot in Olympic national park. Script complete, currently on hold in development. Budget: tbd.
Thor's Hammered - Three home Meadmakers try to harness the powers of Thor by making and drinking his signature recipe mead. Additional roles: Actor. Budget: $200.
Solemn Return - A veteran struggling with PTSD adjusts to civilian life. Additional roles: Camera Operator, Editor. Budget: $2,500. Finalist in the 60 Day Armed Forces Film Challenge.
Burnout - An EMT details the abusive culture of emergent care. Additional roles: Camera Operator, Editor. Budget: $150.
The Red Lady (2024)
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Work Experience
Writer
Aug 2023 - June 2025
Bartender
Aug 2023 - Jan 2025
Producer
July 2022 - Sept 2022
Gauge & Sensor Technician
January 2018 - March 2020
Spinescam (2025), Deverett Film Production, San Diego, CA
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Adapted a story concept into feature script
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Conducted thorough research into the highly technical field of neurosurgery
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Adjusted script based on regular coverage notes
Karl Strauss Brewing Co., San Diego, CA/Orange, CA​
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Managing customer satisfaction and fulfilling unique customer requests
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Scheduled and planned private events both online and via phone
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Regularly exceeded company expectations in sales with up-sale techniques
Undisclosed (2025), Javier Nunez Films, San Diego, CA
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Managed crew schedules, props acquisition, and craft services for a 40-man crew over 15 shooting days
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Managed multilingual communication; Spanish language feature film is set in Colombia but was shot in California
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Crowdfunded $10,000 of the $50,000 budget
​Reotemp Instruments, San Diego, CA
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Managing and communicating schedules to new staff members
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Completing daily quality checklists on orders priced in excess of $30,000
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Learning new skills quickly like welding, soldering, and various forms of calibration
Corporal & Squad Leader
July 2014 - July 2018
​United States Marine Corps, Kaneohe Bay, HI
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Trained new recruits in complex demolition techniques
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Managed a team of demolition specialists on live fire ranges
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Ensured safety of personnel and equipment during international company moves
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