Joshua Taylor

Director for the entire project. Spent 178 days working on preproduction in meetings with my crew. As well as fundraising and marking the film. Then spent 3 days working on set in production running a set of 30 crew members, 5 lead cast, 2 supporting cast, and 30 extras. Then finished the film in a 2 month post production period working with an editor and a sound designer. The film is a drama about a Trans student facing oppression from their coach and fellow players on their high school basketball team. Required me to create my own visual style that soley focused emotions on the lead as well as the words of the antagonist.

Directed a film about a detective who is actually the murder the entire time, and is trying to cover up his crimes while still working on the case. I had to work with a completely style that doesn't reveal the lead is both the murder and detective. I also worked as the production designer and editor. Which required me to create the visual look of a crime scene and the home of a 30 year old detective. And then cover full post production of the film including sound design.

Directed a film focused on the lower class struggle of a pizza delivery man tasked with the option between keeping the insane overtip he was given or return the money. Kept up a style I found while working on POWER to focus on the emotions of the lead in a tight situation. While still trying to keep a lighthearted comedic tone.

Wrote and directed a comedy film about two students trying different approaches to finishing they're final project. Required comedic timing and direction while balancing deals with the devil and alien invasions. Then finished the entire post-production period by myself including both editing and sound design.

The film focused on a widow older lady who had been abandoned by her family and fallen into disrepair. Required the creation of fake dust, shooting family photos for set pieces, and the overall design of a grandmother's house.

The film focused the exorcism of a young man and his sister. Required the overseeing of realistic Catholic Nun and Pastor costumes, creating the overall demonic look of the possession room, as well as the look of the old worn down house.

The film focused on a young girl on her Christmas break, playing with her imaginary friend. When she meets a boy her age who become interested in her art and they form an unlikely friendship. Required creating a wintry christmas look including house decorations, a wintry park, and cartoony costume characteristic.

The film is a period piece set in the early 70s Hollywood. Following the secret relationship of a rising Hollywood Star and an older pornstar. Required creating a period accurate set and location, finding period accurate costumes, and props.

Played a key role in shaping the final narrative and visual presentation of the film. The primary responsibility of a film editor is to take the raw footage captured during filming and transform it into a cohesive and compelling story that aligns with the director's vision. Worked with the director to keep an accurate depiction of their vision.

The film follows the broken relationship of a young black man and his white bestfriend, when they encounter a race based issue. Required creating a unique visual look that helped show the separation and tension between the two leads.

Working closely with the Director of Photography in achieving the visual style and aesthetic of the project. Their responsibilities involve assisting with the technical and creative aspects of camera work and lighting, ensuring the smooth operation of the camera department, and supporting the overall vision of the DP and the director.

Worked closely with the Director and Production Team to ensure the smooth functioning of the production process. The Assistant Director's primary responsibility is to help organize and manage the production, keeping it on schedule and ensuring that the director's vision is effectively realized. While keeping the set, which was shooting on a lake, safe and dry.

Worked closely with the Director and Production Team to ensure the smooth functioning of the production process. The Assistant Director's primary responsibility is to help organize and manage the production, keeping it on schedule and ensuring that the director's vision is effectively realized. As well as keeping the cast and crew safe while using weapons as props.