Joshua Powell

🎬 Award-winning Producer | Creative Collaborator | GenAI experimenter

I produce film, TV, branded content, and interactive storytelling with a focus on bold concepts and culturally resonant narratives. M.F.A. from USC, founder of Jaded Content, and veteran of sets big (Thor: Ragnarok) and small (Award-winning shorts). Always curious, always building. Open to experimental collabs, narrative consulting, and new forms of storytelling.

🛠 Employment & Project Experience

Founder & Managing Director – Jaded Content LLC (2023–Present)
• Developing original IP and branded content with an emphasis on historical and cultural relevance.
• Oversee production, post, legal, and delivery workflows across multiple media formats.

Producer – Freelance (2022–Present)
• Tender (2024) – Indie crime-thriller starring Jesse Garcia and Jess Weixler. Managed a $250K+ budget and delivery pipeline.
• Neither Donkey Nor Horse (2023) – Period drama short, Telluride premiere, Student Academy Award winner.
• Backlog (2022) – Drama short, College Television Emmy winner, Cannes and Austin selection.
• Balam (2023) – Animated short rooted in Mayan mythology. Screened at the American Pavilion, Cannes.

Savvie Corp – Production Coordinator (2022–Present)
• Worked on high-end print and media shoots for Häagen-Dazs, Warner Music Group, and YTTP.
• Streamlined crew management and creative execution under tight budgets

Star-Thrower Productions – Development Intern (2021)
• Conducted screenplay coverage and market research for prestige indie films.
• Created investor materials and assisted with casting recommendations.