Joel Johnson

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Independent filmmaker and University of York graduate specializing in editing, writing, and directing with over five years of experience taking films from concept to completion.

About

Independent filmmaker and University of York graduate specializing in editing, writing, and directing with over five years of experience taking films from concept to completion. Directed, written, and edited 15 short films, and has also worked as a producer, cinematographer, and assistant director, with a collaborative, detail-oriented approach.

Their work has been viewed by thousands on YouTube and showcased at film festivals. They co-wrote a feature screenplay that has been adapted into a feature film due for release in late 2026, and continue to contribute across both creative production and post-production.

  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Retail

Projects · 8

A Meditative Series Of Twelve Individual Shots, Each Offering A Quiet Reflection On Nature’s Varied Forms — Capturing Fleeting Moments Of Stillness, Texture, And Light Across Shifting Landscapes.

  • Video Editor

When a conflicted priest is asked to forgive a farmer for accidentally killing a young girl, he must confront his crumbling faith and the cost of true forgiveness. A segment from the anthology film ‘Confessors’

A Notorious Film Critic Awakens In A Scene From A Horror Film That He Deemed “Cheap And Tacky.”

  • Video Editor

A Documentary About Romanian Rescue Dogs.

  • Cinematographer
  • Film Director
  • Screenwriter
  • +1

Work experience

Trading Assistant · Sainsbury's, LoughboroughAug 2019 – Oct 2022 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Handled stock with due care and attention, limiting damage and unnecessary waste. Maintained visually appealing displays through regular stock replenishment and reorganisation. Provided helpful customer advice on sourcing and locating desired products.

Education· 8

BSc Film and Television Production · University of York2026
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Creative Media Practice · Leicester College2022
BTEC Level 3 National Diploma Creative Media Practice · Leicester College2022
BTEC Level 2 Music Industry Skills · Leicester College2021

Certifications and awards

Academic Achievement Award2030 – 2026

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