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Joshua Weigel
Location // Encino CA, USA
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//About Joshua I was born and mostly raised in Colorado and moved to LA 11 years ago to pursue film directing. I've been married to an amazing, supportive wife for almost 14 years and we have three kids--Judah (8), Sylas (5) and Sydney (3). //Job History I've been working in the film industry for about 11 years and have been art directing commercials while pursuing acting and directing. I directed several award winning short films, including "Liv" and "The Butterfly Circus" which won the 2009 Doorpost Film Project. I am also an actor and was cast as a lead in the feature film "To Save a Life" which opens in theaters January 22, 2010. //Education Background After two years of college, I jumped ship and started working in the film industry. //Joshua's Photos
click on an image for a larger view //Press About Joshua I finished co-writing/directing my second short film last year called "Stained" which went on to win a number of awards and screened at film festivals around the country including the Hollywood Intl. Film Festival and the LA Intl. Short Film Festival. It also became the first film shot on the Red One Digital Camera ever to win a "Best Film" award at a festival (168 Hour Film Festival 2008). Recently we won the 2009 Doorpost Film Project's grand prize with "The Butterfly Circus" and are currently developing it into a feature film. //Favorite Movies Hard to answer...Shawshank Redemption, Slumdog Millionaire, City of God, Oh Brother Where Art Thou, Forrest Gump, Schindler's List, love the LOTRs films (wanted to make them), Indiana Jones-Raiders and the Matrix... //Joshua's Favorite Things About Filmmaking What I like most about filmmaking is the opportunity to combine so many art forms--story, images, light, drama, sound and music. Then to see the power it has when all these different forms of expression are brought together in the massive venue of a movie theater--little compares. //Joshua's Camera of Choice I use the Red One Digital Camera because I haven't had the opportunity to use film. It makes a beautiful image but I still love the feel of film. //Joshua's Editing Software of Choice Final Cut Pro up to this point, but it doesn't matter to me since I don't cut my own stuff. //Joshua Became a Filmmaker Because A book called This Present Darkness and the idea of it as a feature film. //General Interests I don't have a lot of spare time but when I do I go fishing, camping or just try and get outdoors. I love time with my family and friends and weekends away with the wife. Also love going out to restaurants, the local winery, art museums, seeing the world. | |
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A Doorpost Member Since : March 2009
A FILMMAKER 2007 (unless you count making VHS movies as a kid) but I have been working on and around sets for the last eleven years.
Displaying 20 out of 157 connections //Door Posts
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michelesato //
congratulations joshua! so young and so much talent! hoh la la
i have send you a comment in butterfly circus
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2010-06-27 at 2:05 pm UTC
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rjs338 //
Joshua: I learned about Butterfly Circus by following Nick Vijicic's ministry & have shared it with friends on FaceBook. I'll be folowing your work now as well. Thanx RJ Sauvé
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2010-05-29 at 10:19 pm UTC
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rjs338 //
Greeting Joshua:
Great work on Butterfly Circus. Too bad more stories like this don't get told. This is why we actors & directors do what we do, for the chance ot tell great stories that teach real truth.
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2010-05-29 at 10:13 pm UTC
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Jasmine Brotzman //
Hello Joshua,
I want to congratulate you for your work with the Butterfly Circus. I enjoyed it very much. I loved how the one circus celebrated the uniqueness in each of its different characters compared to the other circus which exploited them.
My family raised me not to judge others and this story tells an inspiring tale which helps me know that there are other people out there who do see others with an open mind and don't just pigeon hole people.
I loved how each character had their own story in which they endured a metamorphosis into the colorful beings they are compared to the "helpless failures" which they once were viewed to be.
It wasn't until the moment on the log, crossing the river, when I saw the parallel between Will and the butterfly. His path to discovering himself, loving himself, and belief in God not turning His back on him is like the caterpillar's journey from worm to butterfly.
Eventually, everyone makes that discovery and gets their wings, and it's a beautiful thing!
I am an actress and I would love to work with you in one of your future films. It would be a wonderful experience.
~ Jasmine ~
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2010-04-26 at 12:59 am UTC
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Natalie Spasic //
Joshua This Video Butterfly Circus is really something beautiful I received this video from a friend in Ministry that posted it on facebook. I have now spread this video amongst all my friends. The video is such a reflective one. Anyone can watch this and find a piece of themselves in any of these characters. The message is Powerful I will continue to spread your work within all the people I come in contact with. Its a much needed message. Beautifully done.. I pray for continued success with your gift and that God Bless you and prosper you and your family..Emen. By the way I am an American.. from Los Angeles, Ca.. But I live in eastern Europe.. In Serbia.. You Video is reaching..
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2010-03-19 at 9:42 am UTC
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Ian Clay //
Well done sir Joshua! I've seen Nick Vujicic speak for LIFE WITHOUT LIMBS before and he has an incredible presence and he leaves an indelible mark on all those who listen. I wish both you and your wife continued success! What wonderful storytelling!
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2010-02-05 at 4:56 am UTC
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Johny Cook //
Hey, I am no film maker or anything like that just a photographer but I was shown this film and I think it was absolutly brilliant!(The Butterfly Circus) In my opinion I like an image that gives me some sense of emotion wether its laughter saddness etc or just makes me think! And your movie certainly makes you think! And smile! Well Done!
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2010-02-05 at 1:14 am UTC
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Amanda //
Hey I was just curious as to the progress of turning Butterfly Circus into a feature film.
I'm having dreams of working on it :) so i'm just curious...
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2010-02-02 at 10:12 pm UTC
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Nathan //
Loved Butterfly Circus. The volume was mixed a little low in some points (eg. Magnus' conversation in the sideshow) but still worked fine. And Nick Vujicic rocks!
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2010-01-22 at 11:10 am UTC
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Angie Williams //
LOVED Butterfly Circus. Very inspiring. Loved the tone of the film and it was very intriguing and kept you interested from start to finish.
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2010-01-20 at 3:12 am UTC
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