Joe PLEIMAN

Creative Content

I spent the years 2016 – 2021 creating original short-form content for the Cambridge, MA businesses Dana Hill & Cambridge Spirits. These shorts involved shooting, writing, editing and acting in original content, directing amateur talent, animation, music editing, original graphics and most importantly: working fast with extremely limited resources.

During my recent stint at Hero 4 Hire, in addition to my role as Audio Director, I helped to generate content in a variety of ways. Towards the end of my tenure I created the original concept and initial storyboard for our 2022 Halloween Card. I also helped workshop other internal concepts and pitches.

While at Soup 2 Nuts, I co-created and wrote a number of the “Komputer Lab” animated shorts created by Soup 2 Nuts which featured the voice talents of Larry Murphy (Bob’s Burgers), Chelsea Peretti (Brooklyn 99) and Todd Barry (Aqua Teen Hunger Force)

Additionally, I have worked independently with a number of different artists to create show bibles and RFP’s.

Filmmaking & Video

I’ve created original video content for a variety of clients, like Boston College, Northeastern University, Blauer, Dana Hill, as well as numerous personal short films & music videos.

My Short film “The Paper Route” (photographed by badass director Jeremy Saulnier) won 7 Craft Awards in the NYU First Run Festival, including awards for Directing, Editing and Sound Design. I was also awarded the first-ever Maurice Kanbar Screenwriting Award for the same film.

Sound Design & Music

25+ years experience making cool sounds for a wide array of projects! One time I received an Emmy nomination for “Word Girl”. I recently wrapped a stint as Audio Director at Hero 4 Hire in Waltham, MA.

My music highlights include the work I’ve done over the years for PBS/Sesame Street and Scholastic Media, in addition to the numerous albums I’ve written/produced both as a solo artist and in collaborative/band ventures. There’s also that “Zelda” song…

Additionally, I’ve provided music and sound assets for various video games, most notably for a variety of games for Freeverse Software. Lately I’ve provided sound design assets for Audio Stable. This is an exciting, quickly evolving field.

Screenwriting

I’ve authored about a dozen feature length screenplays and numerous scripts for tv and short content. Want to read my of scripts? Or better yet, want to buy & produce one? Email me!

Podcasting

For many years I’ve hosted the “Jorbi Record Attack Explosion”. Technically it’s not a “podcast” because it’s on Soundcloud, but do you really care about that? Do you enjoy diverse music? Have an hour to spare? Interested in listening? You can hear it RIGHT HERE!

Dewmar Campfire Record Co.

In 2023 I launched a new record label specializing in Halloween and Spooky-ish Vinyl Record releases. Its still in the “labor of love” category, but sales tripled from last year for 2024! There are 3 releases so far, with at least two more planned to come out in 2025. CHECK OUT THE LABEL WEBSITE HERE!

Teaching

I’ve taught sound design for a while too, currently at Berklee College of Music, and previously at Northeastern University, both in Boston. It’s fun!

Other Endeavors

Jorbi’s Pub Quiz (For 15+ years, I’ve hosted and generated all original content for what I call a “craft trivia” night for a loyal cadre of triviosos)

Summer Villains (My band. We write songs, release albums, and play out, sometimes at small venues like Plough & Stars, and sometimes at rad festivals like Harpoon Oktoberfest)

The Lost Log Flume Saloon (My high-end vintage resale business. I find cool stuff, assemble cool stuff, sell cool stuff)

New England Drinker (Web/Social Media Endeavor dedicated to the exciting world of New England Drinking culture)