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Grandad Ryszard

A short documentary featuring a Grandfather reminiscing on being a young man and his experiences in the Polish underground army during World War 2

  • Joel Carr
    Director
  • Joel Carr
    Writer
  • Joel Carr
    Producer
  • Joel Carr
    Editor
  • Joel Carr
    Cinematography
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    16 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 20, 2017
  • Production Budget:
    0 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Barcelona Planet Film Festival
    Barcelona
    Spain
    October 1, 2017
    Official Selection
  • Stockholm Independent Film Festival
    Stockholm
    Sweden
    July 6, 2017
    Official Selection
  • StoneFair International Film Festival
    Piatra-Neamt
    Romania
    May 17, 2017
    Official Selection
  • The $5 Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    May 1, 2018
    Semi-Finalist
  • Los Angeles CineFest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    April 16, 2017
    Semi-Finalist
  • Hollywood Screenings Film Festival
    Hollywood
    United States
    March 11, 2017
    Semi-Finalist
Director Biography - Joel Carr

I’m a freelance camera operator, editor, and director driven by a deep love for visual storytelling. For me, film is more than a medium — it’s a language of light, movement, and emotion. Every frame is an opportunity to translate feeling into image and transform ideas into immersive experiences.
Over the years, I’ve produced and directed five short films, each one a step forward in refining my voice and exploring new creative challenges. From concept development through final edit, I’m passionate about shaping stories at every stage of the process. My background behind the camera and in the edit suite allows me to approach directing with both creative vision and technical precision — always thinking about how a scene will cut together while capturing it in the moment.
As a camera operator, I focus on movement and composition that serve the narrative. As an editor, I value rhythm and emotional timing. As a director, I’m committed to collaboration, authenticity, and finding the heart of each story.
I’m constantly inspired by the power of film to connect people — to make us feel seen, understood, and moved. Whether working on intimate character-driven pieces or visually bold concepts, my goal remains the same: to tell stories that resonate long after the screen fades to black.

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