1. Cell: 216-704- 7654
Email: joseph@josephprimes.com
Professional Experience
Triangle Park Entertainment,Cleveland,OH 2010 - Present
Executive Producer, Casting Consultant, Content Development and Performance
Conceptualizes, develops and produces narrative and documentary shorts, new media and feature film. Directs strategic
collaborations and negotiates contracts with investors, talent, venues and third-party service firms. Produces and leads
project from end-to-end, supervising development, casting, pre- production and production.
Competency >> broad knowledge of key producing strategies, content development, film business development,
with deep experience identifying and securing the right talent to deliver the message to reach target audiences.
Key Results:
Developed and produced the micro-budget independent film #50Fathers which was four walled in three cities in
May resulting in a one week #2 ranking at the box office for Urban Comedies
Managed the production of eight episodes of new media project Seeing Tomorrow and feature film #50Fathers
resulting in official selections to the Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival in 2014 and 2015.
Cast and performed in the short The Bubble, the web series Seeing Tomorrow and #50fFathers which resulted in
The Bubble being aired on BET and distributed internationally, Seeing Tomorrow received positive review on Indie
Wire’s Shadow and Act and #50Fathers winning Best Ohio Feature Film at Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival.
Competency >> directs creative and technical elements including content development, design and production.
Demonstrates project leadership and vision through clear communication and collaboration.
Key Results:
Directed the production team on production and management of Seeing Tomorrow and #50Fathers, maintaining
strong relationships throughout production.
Areas of Expertise
Content/Concept Development
Budget/Expense control
Production/ Project Leadership
Social/ Web/ content Marketing
Talent Identification/Acquisition
Vendor/talent management
SAG/AFTRA/Acting coach
Voiceover
Strategic Planning/ Analysis
Content I Creative I Performance
Joseph Primes
More than 15 years of experience conceptualizing, developing, and producing dynamic, engaging narratives as both an
actor and producer. An Innovative, analytical thinker with a hands-on and a micro-budget approach to creative content
development, production management, and brand integration. More than 5 years of experience orchestrating the
development of dynamic engaging narrative brand integration, leading to improvements in reputation and brand
recognition. Focused on achieving business results, while practicing cost control as steward of independent film
production budgets. Highly collaborative and adept at leading cross-functional agency and supplier teams toward a
common goal. Proven success bringing ideas and key concepts to life across diverse audiences and industries, using
various social, digital and traditional platforms. Possesses excellent relationship management techniques, with
experience supervising staff, consultants and vendors to implement initiatives. Creative and influential pioneer of ideas.
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Cell: 216-704-7654
Email: joseph@josephprimes.com
Produced dynamic video content about The Bedford Bearcats undefeated 2014 season which helped to reconnect the
team and community establishing and maintaining those relationships.
Developed and managed collateral content for social media presence of new media project Seeing Tomorrow
resulting in an increased online viewership.
Competency >> oversees and maintains production budgets, shoot schedules, talent and crew deal memos and
contracts and aggressively pursues expense control and budget monitoring and recommends corrective actions.
Key Results:
Served as Executive producer for the feature film #50Fathers . Directed production staff on creative and production
elements for the 30 day 11 location shoot.
Produced The web series Seeing Tomorrow, Directed production staff on creative and production elements for the
6 day 4 location shoot.
Competency >> possesses highly effective leadership and relationship management skills. Develops and directs staff
and contractors, ensuring positive relationships while pursuing aggressive performance measurement.
Key Results:
Coached and developed a staff of 25 including senior writers, director producers, talent and technical personnel,
several of whom went on to work on other feature films.
Served as supervising producer for major local public health agency, providing logistical management, booking and
program evaluation and strategic direction on production in order to increase student engagement and promote
positive safe relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Baldwin Wallace College, Berea, OH
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