Bio

Joseph Thomas is an artist & filmmaker from Scranton, Pennsylvania. Born in late 2000, Joseph has always held a profound passion for art, history, and media. After graduating high school in 2019, he attended the New York fine arts school Pratt MWP before transferring to the University of Tampa, graduating with a BFA in Film and Media Arts with a minor in Animation. As a neurodivergent creator with a unique vision, Joseph loves working at all levels of media production and strives for innovation. Described as experimental and abstract, the filmmaker fluidly moves between genres to keep his commentary authentic, unpredictable, and personal.

Professional Experience

  • Production Assistant
  • Ross Creations, Vlog Creations / August 2024
  • Served as temporary assistant editor, production assistant, and used as a crowd extra for the thumbnail photo for this video for the
    Vlog Creations YouTube channel.
  • "Back To The Present" / November 2021
  • Student short film directed by Jason Kay,  filmed at the University of Tampa
  • "Leo" / November 2021
  • Student short film directed by Nico Nine,  filmed at the University of Tampa
  • "Scan Complete" / October 2021
  • Student short film directed by Hannah Sam, filmed at the University of Tampa
  • "The Lucky" / August 2021
  • Award-winning short film directed by Gregg Perkins, filmed at Vu Studios Tampa Bay
  • The Boo Bros of Plant Hall / April 2021
  • Student short film directed by Jillian Murphy,  filmed at the University of Tampa
  • Graphic Design and Copywriting
  • Ryan Hughes Law / August 2024 - Present
  • Social Media Marketing Intern before transitioning into an independent contractor for the law firm.
  • The University of Tampa Fabrications Lab / August 2023 - December 2023
  • The Anima Effect, Enter the Animus / March 2022 - Present
  • Creating album cover art for the band The Anima Effect and Teagan Robert's independent line of music, Enter the Animus
  • The Body Lab Team / January 2022 - July 2022
  • Creating video thumbnails for The Body Lab Team YouTube channel
  • Videographer / Camera Operator
  • Back To The Present / November 2021
  • Student short film directed by Jason Kay,  filmed at the University of Tampa
  • The Lucky / August 2021
  • Film Editor
  • "Beachtown" Short Film/ April 2023 - July 2023
  • Short film directed by Chase Durbin
  • Social Media Marketing - Video Editing and Animation
  • Ryan Hughes Law / August 2024 - Present
  • 777 Media / May 2024 - June 2024
  • Freelance video editing for 777 Media
  • Plimsoll Media / August 2023 - November 2023
  • Freelance video editing for Plimsoll Media
  • Morgan & Morgan Law Firm / May 2023
  • Created an original animated advertisement for Morgan & Morgan to be displayed in Proto hologram booths
  • YouTube Video Editing
  • Anxotic, LLC / July 2020 - July 2024
  • Joseph Klenk / August 2019 - March 2020
  • Reception and Assistance
  • The University of Tampa Fabrications Lab / August 2023 - December 2023
  • Endless Mountains Health Systems / December 2020 - June 2021
  • Screening incoming hospital employees, patients, and guests for COVID-19 symptoms; assisting with tasks such as phone calls and organization.
  • Fabrication and Manufacturing
  • The University of Tampa Fabrications Lab / August 2023 - December 2023
  • Film Screening and Review
  • The Big Apple Film Festival / July 2024 - Present

Independent / Creative Experience

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