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 watched warped his sense of humor into the oddity it is today. His dry, self-deprecating jokes and commitment to the bit helped him get through school unscathed (excluding mental/emotional scars).

Rather than go to college for something he could make money in, Joel pursued degrees in film and video production. While his dream 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, doing the occasional freelance gig to help pay for his passion projects that sometimes get over a hundred views on YouTube.

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 ahead, he’s focused on finding representation for his writing while carving a path in indie filmmaking–because if he’s going to pour his blood, sweat, tears, and other fluids into something, it might as well be the stories that make him laugh.