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Hammer on

The musician's hands let him down - for the last time.

  • Joel Carr
    Director
  • Joel Carr
    Writer
  • Joel Carr
    Producer
  • Jon Matthews
    Key Cast
  • Joel Carr
    Cinematography
  • Joel Carr
    Camera
  • Joel Carr
    Editor
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, Music
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 31, 2019
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Black & White
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Gar's - Garasjens HEAVY METAL film festival

    Norway
    January 24, 2020
    Official Selection
  • Rock This Town Festival

    France
    April 11, 2020
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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Director Statement

Hammer on is based on an idea for the short that Joel got from reading an article about director Terrance Malick's brother, who was an accomplished guitar player. Incorporating that and his own love of music and visual arts Joel created Hammer on.