Joe Lam
My Life's Purpose
"To Benefit Humanity through Storytelling".
About Me
I have worked in the entertainment industry for over 10 years at the studios of Paramount Pictures, Timeline Pictures, Herzog Cowen Entertainment, and Skyline TV Commercials. I am an award-winning Producer, Writer, and Cinematographer who graduated from the Academy of Art University with a B.F.A. in Motion Pictures & Television.
I am a Producer/Writer/Director at my own production company where I have worked on over 60 projects such as Films, Commercials, Documentaries, Music Videos, Promos, Live Events, and Industrial Videos. As a writer I have written 9 Commercials, 2 Documentaries, 10 Short Screenplays, 2 Feature Screenplays, 1 Sci-Fi Novel (soon to be published), and a Self-Help Book for College Students.
Affiliations
Documentary Filmmaker of an international non-profit organization called Project TRIUMPH, which brings peace to the Middle East by empowering the youth.
Writer/Editor of a monthly e-newsletter for "The Healing Tree", a Tea Shop in Thousand Oaks, CA.
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I hope you enjoyed reading my profile and I invite you to contact me for any questions.
- Joe
Latest Articles
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Funding a Film with Credit Cards
Director of the low-budget film ...Around, reveals how he took a chance to fund his own movie and the numerous obstacles he encountered during production.
May 28, 2009
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Advice for First Time Directors
An interview with independent filmmaker David Spaltro who shares what it takes to direct a feature film while still balancing his day job.
May 28, 2009
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Best & Worst Parts of Independent Filmmaking
Interview with First Time Director David Spaltro About His First Feature Film "...Around"
May 28, 2009
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Illustrators Of The Future Contest
Laura Freas has been a judge for this sci-fi & fantasy illustration contest since 1996 and shares her insights for illustrators submitting their work.
Mar 25, 2009
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Screenwriting: Creating Plot And Characters
Interview with Ray Griggs, Writer and Director of the new movie Super Capers starring Tom Sizemore, Adam West, and Clint Howard.
Jan 13, 2009
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How To Direct Actors
Director of the new movie Super Capers starring Tom Sizemore, Adam West, and Clint Howard shares advice on directing actors.
Jan 13, 2009
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How To Direct A Feature Film
Award Winning Director Ray Griggs shares advice on his process as a Film Director.
Jan 13, 2009
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How To Write A Screenplay
Interview with Ray Griggs, Screenwriter and Director of the new movie Super Capers, starring Tom Sizemore, Adam West, and Clint Howard.
Jan 13, 2009
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Super Capers: A Comic Book Movie
A new superhero spoof movie starring Adam West, Tom Sizemore, and Clint Howard.
Dec 20, 2008
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Lucifer: The Movie
An interview with Director Ray Griggs about his visually stunning fantasy short film.
Dec 20, 2008
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