Joshua Bowen
Director / Writer
Joshua Bowen
Director / Writer
Telling stories I want people to feel.
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Joshua Bowen is an American director and writer. He often plays with common tropes to touch on impactful themes. While based in Los Angeles, he grew up in a family of musicians as a 7th generation Floridian. In 2024, he graduated with a BFA in film production from Florida State University. He is a minimalist at heart but an overachiever in practice. On the side, he loves to explore nature, philosophy, and reading.
Filmography
  • Director (7 Credits)
    Fine Dining2024
    Short, Student
    Beneath the Camouflage2023
    Short, Student
    For Who I Am2022
    Documentary, Short, Student
    Retribution2021
    Short, Student
    Matman2020
    Short, Student
    Anopsia2019
    Short, Student
    Imitation2018
    Short, Student
  • Writer (6 Credits)
    Fine Dining2024
    Short, Student
    Beneath the Camouflage2023
    Short, Student
    Retribution2021
    Short, Student
    Matman2020
    Short, Student
    Anopsia2019
    Short, Student
    Imitation2018
    Short, Student
  • Editor (2 Credits)
    Retribution2021
    Short, Student
    Imitation2018
    Short, Student
  • Acting (2 Credits)
    Anopsia2019
    Short, Student
    Imitation2018
    Short, Student
  • Producer (2 Credits)
    Anopsia2019
    Short, Student
    Imitation2018
    Short, Student
18 Awards & Selections
Official Selection
Beneath the Camouflage
Burbank International Film Festival
Burbank, CA
2024
Official Selection
Beneath the Camouflage
Beverly Hills Film Festival
Los Angeles, CA
2024
Best Picture, Best Cinematography, Best Editing
Imitation
Gasparilla International Film Festival
Tampa, FL
2018
Best Director
Anopsia
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Film Festival
Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra
Best Director
Anopsia
SBVC International Student Film Festival
San Bernardino, CA
Official Selection
Anopsia
Naples International Film Festival
Naples, FL
Semi Finalist - Best Student Director
Imitation
New York Cinematography Awards
New York, NY
Best Student Short Film
Imitation
Bonita Springs International Film Festival
Bonita Springs, FL
Best Thriller
Imitation
15 Minutes of Fame Film Festival
Satellite Beach, Florida
Official Selection
Imitation
Sunscreen Film Festival
St. Pete, FL
Official Selection
Imitation
Dances with Films: Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Best Director
Matman
Chhatrapati Shivaji Film Festival
Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra
Best Director
Matman
SBVC International Student Film Festival
San Berardino, CA
Official Selection
Matman
Catalina Film Festival
Los Angeles, CA
Official Selection
Matman
Sunscreen Film Festival
St. Pete, FL
Official Selection
Retribution
The Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival
Melbourne, Florida
Official Selection
Retribution
Cobb International Film Festival
Marietta, GA
Best Documentary
For Who I Am
Tampa Bay Underground Film Festival
Tampa, FL
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Education
College
Florida State University
Film Production, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
2020 – 2024
High School
Harrison School for the Arts
Film Department
2016 – 2020
Personal Details
Birth Date
September 7, 2001
Birth City
Lakeland, FL
Current City
Los Angeles, CA
Hometown
Lakeland, FL
Height
6' 0"
Gender
Male
Eye Color
Blue
Married To
Melanie Bowen
Trivia
7th Generation Floridian
Disciple of Jesus
Musician--Bass guitar and Drums.
Quotes
"They may take our lives, but they'll never take our freedom!" - Braveheart, 1995
“Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads.” - Back to the Future, 1985
“I'll be back.” - The Terminator, 1984
Telling stories I want people to feel.
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