Hi, I'm Joshua Courtade, a passionate screenwriter and filmmaker with over two decades of experience creating feature films, shorts, web series, and commercials. I love sharing my knowledge and skills through teaching roles at universities and engaging with students at all levels to explore the world of storytelling and media production. My expertise spans screenwriting, directing, and media production, and I enjoy mentoring upcoming filmmakers and helping clients bring their visions to life through compelling commercials and documentaries. When I'm not teaching or creating, I manage film festivals and continue to push creative boundaries in storytelling across various platforms.

Joshua Courtade

Hi, I'm Joshua Courtade, a passionate screenwriter and filmmaker with over two decades of experience creating feature films, shorts, web series, and commercials. I love sharing my knowledge and skills through teaching roles at universities and engaging with students at all levels to explore the world of storytelling and media production. My expertise spans screenwriting, directing, and media production, and I enjoy mentoring upcoming filmmakers and helping clients bring their visions to life through compelling commercials and documentaries. When I'm not teaching or creating, I manage film festivals and continue to push creative boundaries in storytelling across various platforms.

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Hi, I’m Joshua Courtade, a passionate screenwriter and filmmaker with over two decades of experience creating feature films, shorts, web series, and commercials. I love sharing my knowledge and skills through teaching roles at universities and engaging with students at all levels to explore the world of storytelling and media production.

My expertise spans screenwriting, directing, and media production, and I enjoy mentoring upcoming filmmakers and helping clients bring their visions to life through compelling commercials and documentaries. When I’m not teaching or creating, I manage film festivals and continue to push creative boundaries in storytelling across various platforms.

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Work Experience

Adjunct Faculty at Calvin University
August 1, 2023 - June 20, 2024
Teaching courses including Screenwriting, Media Production I, Calvin Media Company, and Media Production III.
Screenwriter/Filmmaker at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2003 - June 20, 2024
Creating feature films, short films, web series, commercials, and promotional documentaries for clients.
Teaching Artist at Mosaic Film Experience
October 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Teaching middle and high school students about media literacy and film & video production.
Adjunct Professor at Grand Valley State University
August 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Taught Scriptwriting course.
Faculty at Compass College of Film & Media
January 1, 2008 - August 31, 2023
Taught various screenwriting, production, post-production, and film studies courses including Narrative Structure, Screenwriting I-III, Writing for Animation, Series Writing, Directing, Advanced Directing, Producers I and Advanced Production, Basic Editing, Film History, and International Film Studies.
Film Festival Manager at West Michigan Convention Ventures
October 1, 2013 - November 30, 2018
Managed film festival operations including film selection, facilitating judging, and hosting screenings.

Education

Master of Fine Arts at Emerson College
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003
Bachelor of Arts at Grand Valley State University
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services