PRODUCTION DESIGNER

FILMMAKER

VIDEOGRAPHER

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

TECHNICAL THEATRE

Laci Joseph

Indoor scene in a cozy room with musical instruments, candles, and people. Someone is adjusting lighting, while another person is sitting at a keyboard. There are shelves with books and string lights in the background, brightened with warm lighting.

My name is Laci Joseph. I am a freelance production designer and filmmaker born and raised in DC, and based in Philadelphia, PA. I’ve always loved using my hands to create, and I’ve always loved the art of storytelling. Production design enables me to elevate the story to the next level, utilizing my mind, hands, and heart to bring the world of the story to life.

I also have passion projects and films of my own that I am currently working on. I am often drawn to and resonate with themes surrounding African diasporic culture, history, and the uplifting of marginalized communities.

ABOUT ME & MY WORK

Production design

Ma Soul- Charli Dahni, Directed by Victoria Wilcox

THE VILLAGE IT TOOK, DIRECTED BY VICTORIA WILCOX

A group of young people setting up a space for an event or performance with a large banner that reads 'Everstone University Black Student Union.' One person is on a ladder adjusting the banner, while others are preparing the room, which has bookshelves, a drum set, a lamp, and various decorations.
Group of people dancing at a party or celebration, with a woman in the foreground making a cheerful expression and others in the background enjoying themselves.
A woman talking to two women in an office or meeting room with wood paneling and a window in the background.
A young woman with a patterned scarf on her head, sitting inside a warmly lit room with shelves of decorative items and framed pictures in the background.
A woman dressed in white sitting at a table in a dimly lit restaurant, a server pouring champagne for her, and a man in a tuxedo sitting across from her.

TOY SOLDIER, Directed by kole long

A person with dreadlocks sitting on a bed covered with leopard print and animal print blankets, viewed from behind in a dimly lit room with pinkish lighting, books stacked on the windowsill, and a nearby plant.
Hands of a man in a dark suit with a silver watch grabbing a box.
A young man in a tuxedo with a bow tie, standing in a doorway inside a dimly lit living room, with a fireplace and various decorative objects on the mantelpiece, paintings on the walls, and candlelight.

DIVINE FEMI9, DIRECTED BY MARÝA-MONTEZ WALLACE

Four women in colorful and bold clothing, standing in a line with a decorated backdrop behind them, suggesting a performance or cultural event.
A woman with braided hair, dressed in a red off-shoulder top with puffed sleeves and black pants, standing barefoot amid smoke or fog in a dimly lit setting.
Four women dancing on stage, dressed in colorful and revealing costumes, with a dark background decorated with streamers and a table with drinks.

FILMMAKING

ASSISTANT PRODUCTION DESIGn/ SET DRESSER

ABANDONED FLOWERS- Scrilla mg, DIRECTED BY DOMONIQUE DRAPER

A woman with short dark hair and bare shoulders surrounded by pink and white flowers against a black background.
A man with long dreadlocks wearing a beige jacket standing by a window in a room with wooden paneling and a dark blue wall.
A small mirror on a dark wooden surface reflecting a person's face, with a focus on their eye and part of their face. There are decorative vases and a floral patterned background nearby.
A man with dreadlocks wearing glasses and a white headscarf, sitting in a dimly lit room with a dark brick wall behind him.
A young woman with long dark hair sitting on a wooden chair looking at her reflection in a mirror in a room with floral wallpaper and curtains.

CHINA GIRL, BY SHIRLY SUI

Two women in a dimly lit dining room, one seated at the table and the other standing nearby, with Asian decor and a stained glass lamp in the background.
A young girl with braided hair painting on small colorful canvases, surrounded by various artwork and stuffed animals, in a cozy room.
Inside a vintage style room with wallpaper, a sofa, and a desk with a green-shaded lamp. Three people, two standing and one sitting, are engaged in conversation around the desk. The woman sitting has pigtails and is holding a notebook, the men are dressed in dark clothing, one with glasses, and stand near a staircase.

production assistant

  • A woman with long, curly dark hair with colorful flowers lying on her back with eyes closed. A person in a green shirt is placing a flower on her hair.

    MA SOUL

  • Group of diverse people in a cozy room, some sitting and some standing, smiling for a photo, with a film camera and clapperboard suggesting a film or video project.

    The Village

  • Two women examine a camera together in a cozy kitchen, one with glasses and a brown shirt, the other with braided hair, tattoos, jewelry, and a black sleeveless top.

    TOY SOLDIER

  • A woman sits with a serious expression while a person in plaid shirt and large hoop earrings adjusts her neck during a photoshoot or interview. In the background, another woman arranges flowers.

    ABANDONED FLOWERS

  • A young woman with headphones, writing in a notebook on a purple clipboard, stands in front of a seated woman with a colorful head scarf, a bright yellow jacket, and dark pants in a studio or interview setting with professional lighting.

    MA SOUL

  • A woman operating a professional video camera in an indoor setting with pink and purple lighting.

    The Temp

  • A woman with dark skin wearing a colorful headscarf and black hoodie with yellow design, holding a camera, standing in front of a colorful mural and drums.

    BABA CROWDER

  • Two women sitting on coolers and smiling at the camera in a public indoor space, with other people sitting and waiting in the background.

    THE VILLAGE

  • A man in colorful African attire sits on a stool under a large tree, reading from paper, while a person with headphones and a microphone records him. There is a sign in front of them that notes the history of the tree as a significant national landmark.

    BABA CROWDER

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Four boys standing outdoors with their arms around each other, smiling at the camera, in front of green bushes and black water tanks.
A young woman with long braids wearing a pink cap with a dragon design, a black sleeveless shirt with a graphic print, and colorful beaded jewelry, standing in front of a red brick wall.
Three women sitting on a beach, with one standing, surrounded by trees and bags, at dusk.
Group of people holding percussion instruments, performing or practicing in an indoor setting with artwork on the wall. A woman with long dark hair and earrings is singing or speaking. An older man with gray hair and beard holds a stick, with a woman next to him also holding a percussion instrument.
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