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Sketch comedian/stage actor turned writer/director, Joe is a proud New York native. A graduate of Skidmore College's theater program, Joe's recent accolades include winning "Best Writer" for his noir suspense-thriller "Death Sentences" at the Accord Cine Fest 2020, "Best Screenplay" at the Sydney Indie Film Festival 2019 with the caustic comedy "Meant to Be Broken," and "Best Feature Script" at the BlueCat Screenplay Competition 2018 for the wryly cerebral fantasy "Death of a Fool." His script "Half Sisters" was produced in 2022, and has received a theatrical release. Joe also wrote and directed "Breakup Mountain" (Best Twist, Top Indie Film Awards), "Reap," "Blood Falls," and "Parched 1,2 & 3" with the talented, perpetually thirsty crew of Parched Productions.…Sketch comedian/stage actor turned writer/director, Joe is a proud New York native. A graduate of Skidmore College's theater program, Joe's recent accolades include winning "Best Writer" for his noir suspense-thriller "Death Sentences" at the Accord Cine Fest 2020, "Best Screenplay" at the Sydney Indie Film Festival 2019 with the caustic comedy "Meant to Be Broken," and "Best Feature Script" at the BlueCat Screenplay Competition 2018 for the wryly cerebral fantasy "Death of a Fool." His script "Half Sisters" was produced in 2022, and has received a theatrical release. Joe also wrote and directed "Breakup Mountain" (Best Twist, Top Indie Film Awards), "Reap," "Blood Falls," and "Parched 1,2 & 3" with the talented, perpetually thirsty crew of Parched Productions.

Joe Leone

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Sketch comedian/stage actor turned writer/director, Joe is a proud New York native. A graduate of Skidmore College's theater program, Joe's recent accolades include winning "Best Writer" for his noir suspense-thriller "Death Sentences" at the Accord Cine Fest 2020, "Best Screenplay" at the Sydney Indie Film Festival 2019 with the caustic comedy "Meant to Be Broken," and "Best Feature Script" at the BlueCat Screenplay Competition 2018 for the wryly cerebral fantasy "Death of a Fool." His script "Half Sisters" was produced in 2022, and has received a theatrical release. Joe also wrote and directed "Breakup Mountain" (Best Twist, Top Indie Film Awards), "Reap," "Blood Falls," and "Parched 1,2 & 3" with the talented, perpetually thirsty crew of Parched Productions.…Sketch comedian/stage actor turned writer/director, Joe is a proud New York native. A graduate of Skidmore College's theater program, Joe's recent accolades include winning "Best Writer" for his noir suspense-thriller "Death Sentences" at the Accord Cine Fest 2020, "Best Screenplay" at the Sydney Indie Film Festival 2019 with the caustic comedy "Meant to Be Broken," and "Best Feature Script" at the BlueCat Screenplay Competition 2018 for the wryly cerebral fantasy "Death of a Fool." His script "Half Sisters" was produced in 2022, and has received a theatrical release. Joe also wrote and directed "Breakup Mountain" (Best Twist, Top Indie Film Awards), "Reap," "Blood Falls," and "Parched 1,2 & 3" with the talented, perpetually thirsty crew of Parched Productions.

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Sketch comedian/stage actor turned writer/director, Joe is a proud New York native. A graduate of Skidmore College’s theater program, Joe’s recent accolades include winning “Best Writer” for his noir suspense-thriller “Death Sentences” at the Accord Cine Fest 2020, “Best Screenplay” at the Sydney Indie Film Festival 2019 with the caustic comedy “Meant to Be Broken,” and “Best Feature Script” at the BlueCat Screenplay Competition 2018 for the wryly cerebral fantasy “Death of a Fool.” His script “Half Sisters” was produced in 2022, and has received a theatrical release. Joe also wrote and directed “Breakup Mountain” (Best Twist, Top Indie Film Awards), “Reap,” “Blood Falls,” and “Parched 1,2 & 3” with the talented, perpetually thirsty crew of Parched Productions.

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Work Experience

Content Writer at Collider

January 1, 2026 - Present

Conceive and execute fun, funny, and informative lists in the movie category sector (e.g., “Best Of,” “Top 10”).

Head Writer/SM Manager at Parched Productions

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2026

Wrote, budgeted, and produced nine award-winning feature films and oversaw all aspects of national sales and distribution; managed all social channels.

Copywriter at Freelance/Contract

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2026

Original web content and supplemental advertising materials for clients including fingercheck.com, breadberry.com, bangcookies.com, Zahler, Eminence, Fish 2 Go, Brew & Bite, and more.

Copywriter at New York Magazine

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Content creation and copy-editing for the Creative Services department; revised sell sheets, media kit materials and other advertising collateral for The Cut, Vulture, NYMag & more; partnered with Branded Content Studio for campaign ideation; drafted copy for partnerships (e.g., WeWork).

Marketing Copywriter at The Village Voice

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Delivered advertising materials for print and online; produced newsletter copy, microsite content with partners, event guides and on-brand sponsored/internal social media posts.

Copywriter at Merkury Innovations

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Created names, tag-lines and product copy for packaging and web; worked with brands including FILA, fūl, Mossy Oak, Targus and the MacBeth Collection; led social media efforts and helped launch the Geeni brand.

Lead Copywriter/SM Director at Diamond Lighthouse

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016

Revamped and refined all written content on the company website; authored multiple weekly blog articles; created the slogan “Finding your way;” scripted commercials and managed social media, email marketing campaigns, landing pages and banner ads.

Copywriter at Queensbee Jewelry

January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014

Created product names and descriptions; developed brand profiles reflecting the jewelry line’s whimsical, ethereal aesthetic.

Lead Copywriter at emploi New York

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014

Generated content for the fashion site emploinewyork.com; developed slogan “Dresses that work for you”; wrote social posts, press releases, video scripts and emails; co-produced shoots.