What does being a Maine Guide have to do with location sound?

Justin Lacroix capturing sound for Survivor on the beach in Cambodia.
Justin Lacroix capturing sound for Survivor on the beach in Cambodia.

It assures that I am comfortable and capable in any location or condition. I am an asset when traveling through the woods or on the water. I am also good with weather patterns, plant and animal identification and orientation. I am CPR certified and have wilderness first aid training.

Profile

Location Sound Mixer and Registered Maine Guide.

Justin has traveled the world as a sound mixer working for the biggest names — National Geographic, CBS, HBO, and more — under some of the most trying conditions — blizzards, high-humidity heat waves, torrential downpours — delivering top quality sound for nearly a decade.

Based in Southern Maine where he is a Registered Maine Guide and a member of a statewide search and rescue team, he’s prepared for any conditions. He’s skilled at shoots in remote settings, aboard boats, mountain tops and islands, and equally comfortable in the studio.

Justin has extensive documentary/reality, verité, narrative, political campaign and corporate experience. He has the personality, situational awareness and top-of-the line equipment needed for a smooth shoot. A creative problem solver, he’s always on time and ready to work, making him a valuable asset on any set.

Shooting experiences include: Survivor, Maine Magazine, Stranded, Building Off the Grid, 30 for 30, True North and many more.

Justin is capable of any sized project and available for anything from single to multi-days local or abroad.

  • Owner/operator of high end gear including Sound Devices and Lectrosonics. 
  • Experienced with audio and timecode for all camera lines from Arri to Sony.
  • Carnet holder with passport, vaccinated and ready for international travel.

Experience

DOTA2 | TI 8 main event, | Mara Cup | Rainha de Copas, 2018 — Reality/Documentary, Valve
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

David Ortiz: Meet Fenway’s New Tour Guide | Big Papi Needs a Job | Is Musical Talent in This Dominican’s Blood?,  2017, 2018 — Reality, Matador Content
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

EF Tours, 2017, 2018, Commercial
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Keep the Coast, 2018— Campaign, Timber and Frame

iGEM, 2016 —Documentary, Christian Frei Films
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

MegaBots, 2016 — Reality/Documentary, MegaBots Inc
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

New Hampshire Primary, November 2015-February 2016 — Reality/Documentary, Huffington Post
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Stranded With a Million Bucks (Fiji), 2016 — Reality TV, MTV
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Food Paradise, 2016 — Reality TV, Travel Channel
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Breakthrough Season 2, 2016 —Documentary, National Geographic
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Vice News, 2016–present —Documentary, HBO/Vice News
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Survivor, 2016 — Reality TV Show, Mark Burnett Productions, CBS
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Presidential New Hampshire Primary Election Coverage, 2015-2016 — Huffington Post
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Vacation House for Free,  2014-2015 — Reality TV show, Departure Films, NYC
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

WWE Backstage, 2015 —Reality TV/Interviews, WWE
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

The Button Girl, 2015 — Feature Film, Tim Janis
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

FedEx Makes Special Delivery to New England Aquarium, 2015 — Promotional videos, Alley Cat Group, NYC
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

To Keep The Light, 2014—Feature Film, Erica Fae
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Thompson Reuters Promos, 2014 — Promotional videos, Firehouse Productions
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Win/Win, 2014 — Documentary Series, Mandalay Sports Media
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Innovators, Designers, Makers, 2014 —Web Spots, Grain Digital
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Nature Island Challenge, 2014 — Reality TV show, 360 Media Ventures
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Mayday, 2014 — Documentary TV show, Cineflix Productions, directed by Marco Avolio
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Local Brew TV, 2012–2014 — Reality web series, Bowman Productions
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Boston Marathon Runner Dani Holmes-Kirk for Got Chocolate Milk IAW Universal Sports, 2014 — Promotional videos, Drytown IAW Universal Sports, directed Matt Wilson
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

SIMRAD Marine Navigation, 2014 — Promotional videos, Grain Digital
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Hannaford Supermarket Promos, 2013–2014 — Promotional videos,Strongpaw Productions
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

DEW Pilot, 2013 — Reality show, Lone Wolf Documentary Group
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Catatonk Blues, 2013 — Feature film, directed by Bob Mrazek and Jared Martin
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Planting Day, Backyard Farms, 2013 —Documentary, Grain Digital
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Fatal Attraction, 2013 — TV series, Jupiter Entertainment
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

The Strange Eyes of Dr. Myes, 2013 — Feature length film, directed by Nancy Andrews
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

MIT/Sloan ESPN Sports Analytics Conference, 2013 — Documentary, Rakontur Studios, directed by Alfred Spellman
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Stonewall Kitchen Commercial, 2013 — Commercial, produced by Portland Post Production
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

The Hanover House, 2012–2013 — Feature length film (post production), Bonfire Films, directed by Corey Norman
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist, Foley Artist

Hood Dairy Cooking Show, 2013 — Reality TV, Bonfire Films, directed by Corey Norman
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Junior Achievement Awards, 2013 — Compilation video, directed by Stuart Townsend
Production Sound Mixer/Recordist

Equipment Lab, SMCC, April 2012 — May 2013
Work Study, Communications New Media Studies Department
Maintain and repair audio and video equipment. Maintain sign-out logs and archive student projects and hard drives. Tutor and assist students.

Red Red, 2012 — short film, Directed by Ama Lea
Production Manager

Education

Southern Maine Community College. S. Portland, ME — Associates in Applied Science, Communications and New Media, Spring 2013

New England Institute of Art. Brookline, MA — 2009–2010

Marine Corps Engineer School. Camp Lejeune, NC — Basic Electrician, 1999

Skills

Exceptional listener and clear communicator. Will arrive to set on time, prepared, and organized. Knowledgeable about sound equipment, cameras and connections. Experienced working with Arri, RED, SONY, Blackmagic and Canon cameras.