J Lofstead

PRODUCER/WRITER/EDITOR

Film & Video Projects

George Dureau: New Orleans Artist. Feature doc. Writer, Filmmaker. 2024
Finding Alternatives: Charter School Disaster Response. Short doc. Producer, Editor. 2023
Kynt: Heal Your Soul. Music Video. Director, Editor. 2023
Croatia Fest: Save the Date. Minidoc. Producer. 2023
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities John Scott Center. Digital display. Editor. 2022
Tennessee William’s New Orleans. Feature Educational doc. Producer, Editor. 2022
The Historic New Orleans Collection: The Six Stellas. Exhibit Film. DP, Editor. 2022
The Historic New Orleans Collection: Big Chiefs In Conversation. Doc/Panel. Producer, Editor. 2022
The Historic New Orleans Collection: Fall Food Forum. Producer, Editor. 2021
The Historic New Orleans Collection: Dr. Morgus & Friends. Producer, Editor. 2021
George Dureau: New Orleans Artist. Short doc. Writer, Editor. 2021
Grand Dining New Orleans Style. Doc. AC, Editor. 2021
John Burton Harter: Life and Work. Short doc. Editor. 2021
In Conversation: Bryan Batt & Kenneth Holditch. Producer, Editor. 2021
In Conversation: Brian Sands & John Cameron Mitchell. Producer, Editor. 2021
In Conversation: Morgan Babst & Ladee Hubbard. Producer, Editor. 2021
A Vieux Carre Cabaret. Line Producer. Editor. 2021
Discorporate Productions Presents…Live Performance. AC. 2021
Live from the Monteleone Rooftop! Bon Bon Vivant. Producer, Editor. 2021
Saints + Sinners Presents The Slick Skillet Serenaders at Allways. AC, Editor. 2021
Live From the Funky Uncle. Live performance. AC. 2021
AMS Presents: Anais St. John. Live performance. AC, Editor. 2021
The Kindness of Strangers: A Benefit for the Tennessee Williams Festival. Editor. 2020
MPI Porch Concert: Amanda Shaw. AC. Editor. 2020
Empty City: New Orleans. Short Film. Editor. 2020
“JCFA Is…” Enrollment Campaign. Producer, Editor. 2020
Louisiana LGBT+ Archives Project Capital Campaign. Video Producer, Editor. 2020
Whitney White Linen Night 2019. Commercial Content. Producer, Editor. 2019
Hauntcon/Halloween Expo for Clarion UX. Video Producer, Editor. 2019
A Confederacy of Dunces: Off the Page & On the Stage. Live show. Video Director, Editor. 2019
Banners at McNeese State: 2019 Season Highlights. Commercial content. Video Producer. 2019
Veuve Clicqout Women’s Month. Commercial display. Video Producer. 2019
Avodah New Orleans: Celebrating 10 Years. Short doc. Video Producer. 2018
Gwendolyn Event Magic. Commercial content. Video Producer. 2018-present
Kelcy Mae & Ever More Nest, “North Mississippi.” Music video. Director, Editor. 2018
“Dear Mr. Williams,” Bryan Batt One-Man Show. AC, Editor. 2018
Veuve Clicqout “On Track” Series. Commercial Content. Director, Editor. 2018
Xaviera Simmons: The PhotoNOLA Lecture. Video Producer. 2018
Maureen Coughlin: The Devil She Knows. Book reel. Video Producer. 2017
This is Jazz: The Many Works of George H. Buck. Doc. Producer. 2017-present
Satya Creative: Product Release Reels. Commercial content. Video Producer. 2017
KVPT Stories: Architecture in Nepal. Museum display. Digital Media Producer. 2017
JCFA: Professional Development. Industrial reel. Video Director/Producer. 2017
George Dureau: New Orleans Artist. Doc. Writer/Producer. 2017-present
Darrin Butler: “Hi, How You Doin?” Short doc. Video Director/Producer. 2016
ACNO: Arthur Roger Lifetime Achievement Award. Awards Short doc.Video Producer. 2016
Orleans Parish Public Defenders Capital Campaign. Commercial Content. Video Producer. 2016
5 Minutes with John Waters. Short doc.Video Producer. 2015
Dawn Dedaux at Arthur Roger Gallery. Short doc. Video Producer/Editor. 2015
Arthur Roger & David Bates: Celebrating 25 Years. Short doc. Video Producer, Editor. 2015
The Halloween & Party Expo/Hauntcon. Commercial content. Video Producer/Director. 2014-19
Bunny Matthews’ New Orleans: A to Z. Short doc. Video Producer. 2014
The Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival. Video Producer/Editor. 2012-present
Latenight Lafcadio Hearn Revue: The Tennessee Williams Fest. Live Show. Producer. 2012
Hendrick’s Gin Presents the Ramos Gin Fizz. Editor/Producer. 2012
Vote Handsome: 2012 New Orleans City Council District B. Editor. 2012
Handsome Willy’s Lounge: “Traffic” & “Saints Season.” Video commercials. Editor/Producer. 2012
2011 New Orleans Bookfair Readings @ Maison. Producer. 2011
The People Say Project: Creative Work & Cultural Economy. Web Series (8 episodes). 2010-2011
New Orleans: East to West.  10500 BC Films.  Associate Producer.  2009
More Will Be Revealed.  Gila Films.  Associate Producer.  2008.

TECH SKILLS

Good with Adobe CC (Strong w/ Pr, Ai. Solid w/ Ae, Ps.)
Competent Data Management
Decent Camera Operator (Canon, Sony, Black Magic)
Solid Line Producer
Okay Colorization (Lumetri, Resolve) + Sound Recordist

PEOPLE SKILLS
Nice on set
Comfortable directing budgets & crews
Open communicator
Strong research and writing skills
Beloved Educator
Excellent Fixer


EDUCATION

University of New Orleans, M.F.A. Writing, 1998-2002
Ezra Pound Center for Literature, 2000
West Virginia University, BA History, Creative Writing, 1994-1998
Lexia, Certificate in Czech Cultural Studies, 1996

OTHER GIGS
Researcher/Writer, Capital Defense Mitigation. 2014-2017
Board Member, New Orleans Film Society Advisory Board. 2011-2013
Instructor, Loyola University English/Film & Digital Media. 2008-2013
Instructor of Creative Writing and Literature, Tulane University. 2004-2009
Producer, NOLAFugees Press. 2005-2011
Owner, Handsome Willy’s Bar & Cafe. 2005-2018

 

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