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Hi, I’m Joe Leone—a filmmaker, writer, and producer based in Brooklyn. Since 2017, I’ve written, produced, and directed nine award-winning feature films under Parched Productions, along with shorts and commissioned projects. I love crafting stories that resonate and entertain, from development through post-production. When I’m not behind the camera, I work as a copywriter and content creator for brands and publications, collaborating with marketing, branding, and editorial teams to deliver compelling messaging. I’ve built my career across film production and content creation for major publications, blending storytelling with strategic communications. My experience spans advertising copy, editorial content, and branded campaigns for outlets like NYMag and The Village Voice, helping brands tell their stories with clarity and impact.…Hi, I’m Joe Leone—a filmmaker, writer, and producer based in Brooklyn. Since 2017, I’ve written, produced, and directed nine award-winning feature films under Parched Productions, along with shorts and commissioned projects. I love crafting stories that resonate and entertain, from development through post-production. When I’m not behind the camera, I work as a copywriter and content creator for brands and publications, collaborating with marketing, branding, and editorial teams to deliver compelling messaging. I’ve built my career across film production and content creation for major publications, blending storytelling with strategic communications. My experience spans advertising copy, editorial content, and branded campaigns for outlets like NYMag and The Village Voice, helping brands tell their stories with clarity and impact.

Joe Leone

Film Director, Film Producer, Writer, +2

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Hi, I’m Joe Leone—a filmmaker, writer, and producer based in Brooklyn. Since 2017, I’ve written, produced, and directed nine award-winning feature films under Parched Productions, along with shorts and commissioned projects. I love crafting stories that resonate and entertain, from development through post-production. When I’m not behind the camera, I work as a copywriter and content creator for brands and publications, collaborating with marketing, branding, and editorial teams to deliver compelling messaging. I’ve built my career across film production and content creation for major publications, blending storytelling with strategic communications. My experience spans advertising copy, editorial content, and branded campaigns for outlets like NYMag and The Village Voice, helping brands tell their stories with clarity and impact.…Hi, I’m Joe Leone—a filmmaker, writer, and producer based in Brooklyn. Since 2017, I’ve written, produced, and directed nine award-winning feature films under Parched Productions, along with shorts and commissioned projects. I love crafting stories that resonate and entertain, from development through post-production. When I’m not behind the camera, I work as a copywriter and content creator for brands and publications, collaborating with marketing, branding, and editorial teams to deliver compelling messaging. I’ve built my career across film production and content creation for major publications, blending storytelling with strategic communications. My experience spans advertising copy, editorial content, and branded campaigns for outlets like NYMag and The Village Voice, helping brands tell their stories with clarity and impact.

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Hi, I’m Joe Leone—a filmmaker, writer, and producer based in Brooklyn. Since 2017, I’ve written, produced, and directed nine award-winning feature films under Parched Productions, along with shorts and commissioned projects. I love crafting stories that resonate and entertain, from development through post-production. When I’m not behind the camera, I work as a copywriter and content creator for brands and publications, collaborating with marketing, branding, and editorial teams to deliver compelling messaging.

I’ve built my career across film production and content creation for major publications, blending storytelling with strategic communications. My experience spans advertising copy, editorial content, and branded campaigns for outlets like NYMag and The Village Voice, helping brands tell their stories with clarity and impact.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Producer/Writer/Director at Parched Productions

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2025

Wrote, produced, and directed nine award-winning feature films, including Reap, Blood Falls, Parched 1, 2, 3, Breakup Mountain, Scarred to Death, Greet Your Demons, Death Sentences, plus shorts and commissioned projects.

Copywriter at New York Magazine

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018

Content creation and copy-editing for the Creative Services department. Revised sell sheets, media kit materials and advertising collateral for The Cut, Vulture, NYMag, and more; collaborated with the Branded Content Studio on campaign ideation; supplied copy for strategic partnerships with WeWork and other brands.

Marketing Copywriter at The Village Voice

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017

Delivered advertising collateral for print and online, newsletter copy, microsite content with partner businesses, event-related materials, and on-brand sponsored and internal social media posts.

Copywriter at Merkury Innovations

January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016

Created names, tag-lines and product copy for packaging and web for speakers, headphones, VR components and other tech accessories. Led social media campaigns and helped coin the smart home sub-brand 'Geeni'.

Lead Copywriter at Diamond Lighthouse

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016

Revamped and refined all written content on the company website; contributed three blog articles weekly; created the slogan “Finding your way”; penned commercial scripts and oversaw their production; managed social media accounts, email campaigns, landing pages and banner ads.

Copywriter at Queensbee Jewelry

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Conceptualized site content, including product names and descriptions; developed company and designer profiles reflecting the whimsical, ethereal nature of the jewelry.

Lead Copywriter at emploi New York

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2014

Generated all content for the fashion site emploinewyork.com; created the slogan “Dresses that work for you”; authored social posts, press releases, commercial video scripts, and email campaigns; co-produced shoots.

Volunteer at New York Cares

January 1, 2012 - Present

Volunteer work supporting community projects since 2012.