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In-World

In-World Published in the rag Lit mag, “In-World” follows a couple who, following a physical impairment, rapidly descend into madness within a virtual world. As the lines between the real and generated worlds blur, the couple is forced to confront their relationship and its steadily mounting degradation in both worlds.   Joel wrote and published the story in

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15 to Sunrise (Proof of Concept)

15 to Sunrise A despondent young woman discovers blissful detachment after she chooses to become a vampire – only to discover that her new clutch is being hunted by their primeval, nihilistic ancestor.   Joel directed this proof-of-concept and co-wrote it with Robert Capron. The feature version of it is in the works and is

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Speaking of Vincent

Speaking of Vincent Speaking of Vincent follows two characters as they struggle with grief and the wreckage of war.   Jack Filmore arrives at the home of Mona Spencer. Unclear who this stranger is, Mona invites him in to dry off and warm up. Jack carries a letter from the military and a box containing

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A Chosen Family

A Chosen Family This short film written, directed, and shot by Joel follows the lives of five seemingly ordinary people throughout the course of a single day.   Through this process, we discover their true selves by following them through tragedies and successes. The end of the film finds our five protagonists joining together to

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Sara and the Animals

Sara and the Animals “Sara and the Animals” is a short that follows Sara Schrader, a 20-year-old who, still in the emotional aftermath of her mother’s sudden death, is thrust into the adult world by her grief-stricken father. After Sara’s attempts at grown-up normalcy fail, she happens upon a group of masked mystical journeyers who are in the

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Joel Austin as Cameron in "The Noble One"

The Noble One

The Noble One It’s been six years since the passionate relationship between two troubled youths came to a sudden end. Now, at the grave of the woman who was responsible for their meeting, the two once-lovers have arrived seemingly by chance. Have the years torn them apart even more or has time found a way

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Joel Austin in "Butt Quack"

Butt Quack

Butt Quack A repulsive adult entertainment procurement specialist arrives at the doorstep of a washed-up actress to browse her supposedly enticing collection of purchasable adult films. Little does he know that the actress is interested in more than money and his very life may be at risk. Joel wrote the short and plays the procurement

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