Rachael Joy

University of Florida

Supervising Producer / Co-EP

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Space Reporter

Co-production with Morgan Freemans' Revelations Entertainment and  Paul Aullen's Vulcan Productions. Documentary about the manufacturing and first flight of Paul Allen’s Stratolaunch space plane. Shooting in Mojave, CA.

Revelations Entertainment

Supervising Producer, “Fly Big”

Wrote episode breakdowns, directed talent and crew and oversaw field production.

DISCOVERY STUDIOS LTD

Supervising Producer, "The Little Couple" for TLC

Pilot for Wired Magazine's first TV show featuring 3 hosts exploring cutting edge technology and its impact on humanity. Wrote script, oversaw edit and directed talent including Brent Rose (Wired, Outside Magazine, Gizmodo), Deanne Bell (CNBC), and Erik Anders Lang (Skratch TV).Executive Producers Jonathan Chin and Stuart Schwartz.

Lightbox Entertainment

Showrunner, "Wired Future" for Syfy

Authentic Entertainment

Co-Executive Producer, "Venom Hunters" Discovery Channel

A documentary exploring the sibling rivalry of CJ and Damien Hobgood, twin brothers and professional surfers. Regardless of their drama on the waves, their love of the ocean bonds them. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HobgoodsFilm">https://www.facebook.com/HobgoodsFilm</a>

Sink or Swim Films

Consulting Producer, "Two If By Sea”

Executive Produced by Morgan Freeman, Lori McCreary and James Younger.In the three-part special MAN VS. THE UNIVERSE, Science Channel is bringing viewers a mind-blowing look at the innovative, high-tech work NASA and private commercial companies, engineers and scientists are doing to occupy Mars, mine the Moon’s fertile grounds and keep asteroids from destroying life on Earth. Unparalleled access inside the companies making space happen, utilized specialty cameras such as GoPros on rocket launches, rover tests and astronaut training to bring the viewer as close as possible to the action. Featured: Elon Musk, SpaceX, Mars One, Google Lunar XPrize, Moon Express, Astrobotic, Made in Space,  Astronaut Stan Love, Red Whittaker, Bill Stone (Shackleton Energy), JPL, Honeybee Robotics, Robert Zubrin, Dava Newman (MIT), Dr. David Dinges (Univ. of Pennsylvania), Dan Durda (Southwest Research Institute), Astronaut Ed Lu, Astronaut Rusty Schweikart, B6-12 Foundation, Amy Mainzer (JPL), NASA Ames, Jeff Norris (JPL), Phil Lubin (UC Santa Barbara)

Supervising Producer, "Man vs. The Universe" Science Channel

Creator of documentary film and digital media project exploring manufacturing in the U.S.  The focus is not on how it's made but where it's made and who is making it.  We meet the makers and entrepreneurs dedicated to making their products in the U.S. and how that affects the economy. Brands featured: Ford, Shinola, Red Wing shoes, Nanette Lepore, Outlier, Room and Board, TechShop, Capital eyewear, Oru Kayak, Flint and Tinder and Bed, Bath and Beyond.

Moonstone Media

Executive Producer / Director "MADE Mission"

Reality series about a family firearms business.  Wrote series story arcs and episode treatments,Supervised field crew and producers, directed talent scenes and manufacturing process.  Managed schedule, oversaw post production, graphics and edits to final delivery. Oversaw large scale reveals featuring dozens of special cameras to capture live fire and explosions.

Jupiter Entertainment

Supervising Producer, "Sons of Guns"  Discovery Channel

Producer/Director,  "Sons of Guns" for Discovery Channel

Ground breaking docu-series about female firefighters navigating a male dominated industry.Wrote episodic breakdowns and character story arcs. Embedded with CalFire crew at the station and on forest fires. Supervised field crew, directed personal scenes and action, employing special cameras and techniques to capture lifesaving action of firefighting.

BBC Worldwide

Producer, "Lives on Fire" Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN)

Supervised edit of sizzle reel about a family business that runs a gun and hunting store in Alaska. Resulted in pilot order for Animal Planet.

Producer, "Wild West Alaska," Animal Planet

Supervised field shoot and edit of pilot about a crazy crew of entrepreneurs who throw monster truck parties.

Supervising Producer, "Trucks Gone Wild"  TruTV

Supervised edit of sizzle reel about a family that runs the largest 18 wheeler truck service company in Denver and customizes 18 wheelers. Resulted in pilot order for History Channel.

Producer, "Outlaw Customs," History Channel

Treehugger's Green Holiday Gift Guide video series for <a href="http://Treehugger.com">Treehugger.com</a> and <a href="http://PlanetGreen.com">PlanetGreen.com</a> (Discovery Channel Networks). Managed and coordinated products with companies, collaborated on concept, wrote scripts, hosted the series and consulted on edit.

TreeHugger.com

Host (Freelance)

Developed feature length projects for Michael Gleissner's Bigfoot Studios based in Los Angeles and Cebu, Philippines.

Bigfoot Entertainment

Director of Development

Created, produced and hosted eco-comedy web series focusing on 18-35 demo. Supervised graphics, music and edits, website and social media. Secured brand sponsors and distribution.

ecopop.tv

Reporter / Producer "EcoPop"

Created innovative web talk show, "NewsPop" for video social network, Seesmic covering news and lifestyle programming from climate change to tech news. Researched & pitched stories, supervised associate producers, editors and cuts, booked and interviewed experts and celebrities, wrote and edited show blog, managed digital assets, oversaw social networks, created multimedia projects and marketing strategies to establish and grow the brand and audience. Survived and thrived in the fast paced start-up environment!

Seesmic

Reporter / Producer "NewsPop"

Commissioned by Current TV to produce short form content. Researched, produced, hosted, wrote and edited "pods" about the Solar Decathlon, Spencer Wells (National Geographic Explorer in Residence) and the eBay guru, Greg Kusch.Created and maintained online profile on Current’s social network to build community and audience loyalty.

Current TV

Researched, produced and directed on magazine style series profiling eco-friendly living and celebrities shot on location throughout U.S. Interviewed experts and directed host interviews and b-roll with celebrities including Paul Newman, Willie Nelson, John Cougar Mellencamp, Daryl Hannah, Alice Cooper, Gregg Allman, David Duchovny, Esai Morales, Grant Show and Alice Waters.

Distillery Pictures

Field Producer, "It's Easy Being Green" for HGTV/Fine Living

Produced, directed and wrote teaser for new psychic detective show "Missing Voices."

Story House Productions

Director

Science/comedy series following “Ms. Adventure” (host Rachel Reenstra) as she travels the world and compares animal behavior to humans.  Supervised the U.S. field team in 26 locations, wrote treatments and shooting scripts, directed host and wildlife action sequences.

Animal Planet

Producer/Director, "Ms. Adventure" for Tiger Tigress Productions

Produced, directed and wrote verité style documentary about a pair of conjoined twins coming of age, facing new challenges like dating and learning to drive.  Wrote treatment, directed action, conducted interviews, shot HDV, wrote script and supervised editing.

Figure 8 Films

Producer/Director/Writer "Joined for Life: Abby & Brittany Turn 16" for TLC/BBC

CSI style special investigating a mysterious mass die-off of the Southern Sea Otter. Researched and developed story, wrote treatments, scripts and host copy, directed host and b-roll.

Evolution Film & Tape

Producer, "Ripple Effect" (with Jeff Corwin) for Animal Planet

Docu-series about a couple raising one set of twins and one set of sextuplets while balancing their busy lives and marriage. Directed field sequences including episode with Martha Stewart.

Field Producer "Jon & Kate Plus 8" for TLC

Developed feature length scripts and projects for production arm of LA based filmmaking collective Filmmakers Alliance. Cultivated relationships with filmmakers and screenwriters. Gave notes and feedback on scripts and treatments. Represented FA Productions at Sundance, Los Angeles Film Festival,  IFP Market, Hollywood Screenwriters Market, etc...

Filmmakers Alliance Productions

Created, produced, directed and edited non-fiction TV docu-comedy pilot about a recovering alcoholic and his journey to find himself.  Created festival marketing materials, wrote pitches and treatments. Pitched to networks. Winner, "Best Reality" Independent TV Festival, Los AngelesOfficial Selection, New York TV Festival

Rum Runner Productions, Inc.

Producer "Meet Tom Kramer"

Competition-style educational game show hosted by Madison Michele now TV Guide Channel).Researched animal science, wrote quiz questions in collaboration with on-camera animal expert, wrote scripts and host on-camera copy for a “Survivor” style educational competition show.

Writer/Associate Producer "King of The Jungle" for Animal Planet

First HD program on Travel Channel. Documentary about the final months of the legendary plane featuring Maya Angelou, Paul Theroux, Larry Gelbart, Christie Brinkley and Lord Maurice Saatchi. Researched and developed storylines, managed shoots, directed interviews and b-roll, wrote script and supervised graphics, music, narration and edit to final delivery,

Travel Channel

Producer/Director/Writer, "Concorde: The Final Flight"

Investigative look into the murder of RFK using new forensic science. Researched, conducted interviews, cast actors and supervised large-scale experiments and re-creations shot in studio.

Discovery Networks

Producer, "Unsolved History: RFK Assassination"

Reality competition series that put engaged couples through “ love boot camp.” Developed concepts  and challenges, cast couples, scheduled and produced shoots, hired crew, directed segments and host, conducted interviews, wrote scripts, produced host wraps shot in studio.

Producer, "Love U."  (Termite Art for TLC)

Special about people who risk their lives to work with dangerous animals in order to benefit man and animal. Developed stories, produced shoots, conducted interviews, directed b-roll, action sequences and re-creations shot on location, wrote script and supervised graphics, music and edit to final delivery.Recognized as first wildlife special to use micro specialty cameras for unique POV, underwater, macro and slow motion shots of animal behavior.

Producer/Director/Writer, "Killer Jobs" (Termite Art for Animal Planet)

Three part mini-series about psychics, superstition and astrology.

Co-Producer, "Journal of the Unknown" (Termite Art for TLC)

Long running series about animal rescues. Developed stories, produced shoots, managed team of segment producers, wrote beat sheets, hired crew, conducted interviews and directed b-roll and re-creations shot on location, wrote scripts. Responsible for rights, clearances and deliverables. Supervised edits, narration VO and color correction.

Rachael J. Nail

Rachael J. Nail