Raised in the mean cornfields of Illinois, Joel found solace and comfort in movies and television during the harsh Midwestern winters. All the cartoons and comedies he absorbed influenced (and possibly warped) his sense of humor into the oddity it is today. His dry, self-deprecating jokes and commitment to the bit helped charm people into liking him so he wouldn’t get beat up in school.

Rather than go to college for something he could make money in, Joel pursued degrees in film and video production. While his dream job is to be a comedy screenwriter with an animated series, he also enjoys working in every part of film and video production. These days, he’s honing his skills as a video production specialist, tackling everything from pre-production planning to post-production editing.

When he’s not worrying about the ever-increasing cost of living, Joel spends his time catering to the needs of his two freeloading pets: Zuko the dog and Sonia the cat. Looking toward the future, Joel is focused on finding representation for his writing while pursuing the indie filmmaker path. After all, as far as Joel knows, you only get one shot at life—so why not give your wildest, most absurd ideas a try?