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Joel Agosto

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dynamic Production Assistant with proven expertise in production support and team collaboration, honed at PlayStation Studios MoCap. Excelled in pre-production planning, leveraging creative arts background and set design skills to enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated exceptional verbal communication, seamlessly coordinating with established Developers and the Sony team on notable projects such as: Santa Monica Studios' God of War: Ragnarok 2021-2022, Insomniac's Spiderman 2, 2021-2023, Striking Distance Studio's Callisto Protocol, 2022, and Kojima Production's Death Stranding 2 2022-2024, including four ongoing projects with Naughty Dog, Insomniac, Santa Monica Studio and Sucker Punch Productions.

Skilled in both technical and creative aspects of Video Game production, I believe I am a dependable teammate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, known for the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I have a strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Proficient in coordinating tasks, managing equipment, and supporting production teams. I am known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and a keen eye for detail.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Assistant/Operations Coordinator Contractor

Playstation Studios MoCap
03.2021 - Current

Working with crew, I directly assist team leads on set for preparations for productions on main stages.

Daily tasks include:

  • Prepping MoCap suits for the right sizing for talent.
  • Printing scripts and other materials for client and crew as needed for the day's shoot.
  • Assisting operators with stage calibrations.
  • Setting up the network stream for any Clients viewing remotely for the day.
  • Assist on stage as stage hand while shooting cinematic.
  • Set building for each scene.
  • Preparing and assisting with the use of props for the shoot day.
  • Stage maintenance and clean up after production shoot each day.

I have additional experience assisting with live quality assurance of data being tracked for each scene if I am needed to do so.

I have experience taking on the role of Assistance Director on set for production.

I have extensive experience taking Stage Notes during production shoots, using Microsoft Excel.

I have general use knowledge of Motion Capture specific proprietary software used at Sony for both real time purposes and in Post.

Production Assistant

Tastemade, Culver Studios
11.2024 - 11.2024

Worked with Producer's team assisting with communications and coordination of 100 + set crews for Pilot project for Amazon Studios.

Daily tasks included:

  • Designating signage to aid with traffic flow and coordinating department setup locations on set.
  • Maintaining battery and walkie setup for crews
  • Coordinating with Crafty and ensuring lunch and break times were correctly initiated in timely fashion for schedule.
  • Helped on set with path clearing for Art Department and Camera Departments.
  • Assisted with all general communications for crew and client and cast.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts / Illustration

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
05-2017

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Production support
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Film crew support
  • Pre-production planning
  • Administrative support
  • Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office, including Excel
  • Familiar with network meeting setups for Zoom / Teams / Evercast
  • Knowledge with Lightstorm software applications
  • Knowledge on Prop building for Lightstorm
  • Familiar with Vicon software applications ( general calibrations and suit setup )
  • Familiar with Unreal Realtime
  • General Carpentry

Accomplishments

    Credited Projects:

    God of War: Ragnarok (2022)

    Callisto Protocol (2022)

    The Last of Us Part 1 (2022)

    Spiderman 2 (2023)

    The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered (2024)

    Concord (2024)

    Death Stranding 2 (to be released 2025)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Certification

  • OSHA Certified

Timeline

Production Assistant

Tastemade, Culver Studios
11.2024 - 11.2024

Production Assistant/Operations Coordinator Contractor

Playstation Studios MoCap
03.2021 - Current
  • OSHA Certified

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts / Illustration

University of Hartford
Joel Agosto