I'm an experienced director and writer of feature films, skilled in all aspects of production—from developing a creative vision to implementing it on set. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams toward a common goal. I thrive leading on-set crews of up to 200 people, delivering projects on time and on budget, and I bring leadership to the creative process from script to screen.

JOEL SOUZA

I'm an experienced director and writer of feature films, skilled in all aspects of production—from developing a creative vision to implementing it on set. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams toward a common goal. I thrive leading on-set crews of up to 200 people, delivering projects on time and on budget, and I bring leadership to the creative process from script to screen.

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I’m an experienced director and writer of feature films, skilled in all aspects of production—from developing a creative vision to implementing it on set. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams toward a common goal.

I thrive leading on-set crews of up to 200 people, delivering projects on time and on budget, and I bring leadership to the creative process from script to screen.

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Experience Level

Work Experience

Producer, Writer at Red Card (Feature Film)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Contributed as writer and producer on the feature film, collaborating with producers Anjul Nigam and Michael Hershman to develop and execute the creative vision.
Director, Writer, Producer at .45 Caliber Fairy Tale (Feature Film)
January 1, 2023 - Present
Directed, produced, and wrote the feature film, contributing to development and execution of the project with producer Michael Besman.
Director, Writer at Rust Productions, LLC.
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Directed and wrote the feature film Rust for Rust Productions, LLC, overseeing creative development and on-set production.
Director, Writer at Crown Vic Productions, LLC.
January 1, 2018 - Present
Directed and wrote the feature film Crown Vic for Crown Vic Productions, LLC.
Director, Writer at Brand Inc. Entertainment
January 1, 2015 - Present
Directed and wrote the feature films Christmas Trade and Ghost Squad for Brand Inc. Entertainment.
Director, Writer at Ten Code Films
January 1, 2015 - Present
Directed and wrote Break Night for Ten Code Films.
Director, Writer at Brand Inc. Entertainment
January 1, 2014 - Present
Directed and wrote Ghost Squad for Brand Inc. Entertainment.
Director, Writer at Brand Inc. Entertainment
January 1, 2009 - Present
Directed and wrote Hanna’s Gold for Brand Inc. Entertainment.

Education

at De Anza College Film Program, Cupertino, CA
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment