Joshua Bilbao
Montreal,QC
Summary
Creative Director offering impactful, fresh and innovative content. Offers talent for storytelling and capacity to handle business operations and team leadership requirements. Successful and taking concepts and producing exceptional products with good understanding of logistics, design and inventory requirements.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Theatre Director
Queer Reading Series - It Sticks to the Ryver
Montreal, QC
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Developed and executed a vision for artistic productions based on the script.
- Reviewed scripts to determine what changes were necessary to improve the story or characters.
- Tackled issues with crew members and actors immediately to achieve quick and effective resolution while keeping projects on schedule.
Music Video Director
Every Breath You Take (Cover) - Story Untold
Montreal, QC
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Monitored progress throughout the entire production process from concept development through delivery of final product.
- Attended client meetings prior to production phase in order to assess expectations for end result.
- Provided direction and guidance to cast members during rehearsals and filming sessions.
Live Performance Director
Studio Session
Montreal, QC
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with clients to ensure that their vision was accurately represented in the final product.
- Coordinated communication between crew members to ensure smooth operation of video shoots.
- Organized and supervised pre-production activities, such as casting talent, scouting locations and developing shooting schedules.
Film Director
The Bullet Within Us
Montreal, QC
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Created a budget for the film project and monitored spending throughout the production.
- Developed storyboards to visualize scenes for the movie prior to filming.
- Directed cast during rehearsals to ensure that lines were delivered correctly and with appropriate emotion.
Live Performance Director
AXATARIA by Fillipe
Montreal, QC
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Developed and executed a vision for artistic productions based on the script and budget.
- Organized production meetings to discuss set design, props, costumes, lighting, and music.
- Scheduled rehearsals with performer and crew.
Music Video Director
I Never Wanted To Sing - Fillipe
Montreal, QC
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Communicated effectively with other departments regarding scheduling issues or changes in production needs.
- Provided guidance on script rewrites when needed before finalizing a show's concept.
- Facilitated communication between cast, crew members during pre-production period through regular emails, meetings.
Music Video Director
Story Untold - Gone by 27
Montreal, QC
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Developed and executed a vision for artistic productions based on the script and budget.
- Maintained communication with team about progress of projects throughout pre-production process.
- Facilitated communication between cast, crew members during pre-production period through regular emails, meetings.
Film Director
Rigmarole
Montreal, QC
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Encouraged improvisation from actors when necessary in order to bring out better performances.
- Provided feedback on performance of cast members throughout filming process.
- Scripted, directed and edited film, which premiered at 24 hour film race festival and best actress award.
Music Video Director
QTN Bass
Montreal, QC
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Managed budgets for productions while ensuring quality of results was maintained.
- Created rehearsal schedules and organized daily activities of cast and crew members.
- Set deadlines for completing tasks related to production elements such as music composition or costume design.
Music Video Director
Fuego - Kaïtiss
Montreal, QC
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Conducted meetings to discuss production progress and attain production objectives.
- Conferred with technical directors, crew members and writers to discuss details of production.
- Compiled scripts, program notes and other material related to productions.
Film Director
Razor
Montreal, QC
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Organized and supervised production staff, including actors, camera operators, grips, set designers, and other crew members.
- Conducted auditions for various roles in the film and selected the most suitable candidates.
- Collaborated with the cinematographer to determine which camera angles would best capture each scene.
Virtual Theatre Director
The Seed Of Mars
Montreal, QC
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Conducted auditions for cast members and selected performers for each role.
- Scheduled rehearsals with actors and stage crew.
- Developed and executed a vision for artistic productions based on the script.
Music Video Director
Evil - Fillipe
Montreal, QC
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times during rehearsals and performances.
- Provided guidance on script rewrites when needed before finalizing a show's concept.
- Supervised and coordinated work of camera, lighting and sound crew members.
Commercial Director
G&G
Montreal, QC
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Compiled scripts, program notes and other material related to productions.
- Studied and researched scripts to determine how to direct.
- Conferred with technical directors, crew members and writers to discuss details of production.
Music Video Director
Rollin' - Fillipe
Montreal, QC
12.2018 - 03.2019
- Studied and researched scripts to determine how to direct.
- Coordinated work of lighting and sound crews to streamline production operations.
- Established pace of programs and sequences of scenes according to time requirements and cast and set accessibility.
Skills
- Scheduling and Planning
- Crew Work Coordination
- Cast Hiring
- Story Development
- Financing Coordination
- Concept Development
- Research Information Sourcing
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Theatre Director
Queer Reading Series - It Sticks to the Ryver
03.2024 - 04.2024
Music Video Director
Every Breath You Take (Cover) - Story Untold
09.2023 - 11.2023
Live Performance Director
Studio Session
05.2023 - 08.2023
Film Director
The Bullet Within Us
11.2022 - 02.2023
Live Performance Director
AXATARIA by Fillipe
08.2022 - 11.2022
Film Director
Rigmarole
06.2021 - 07.2021
Music Video Director
I Never Wanted To Sing - Fillipe
05.2021 - 08.2021
Music Video Director
Story Untold - Gone by 27
05.2021 - 07.2021
Music Video Director
QTN Bass
05.2021 - 07.2021
Music Video Director
Fuego - Kaïtiss
04.2021 - 06.2021
Film Director
Razor
01.2021 - 03.2021
Virtual Theatre Director
The Seed Of Mars
05.2020 - 06.2020
Music Video Director
Evil - Fillipe
02.2020 - 05.2020
Commercial Director
G&G
05.2019 - 06.2019
Music Video Director
Rollin' - Fillipe
12.2018 - 03.2019
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