Film Gallery


Some of the film projects Joel (producer/director) has been a part of: (click on the posters to see the trailers!


Face Time Poster

Face Time

Short psychological thriller: A troubled young woman battles her mother’s ever-changing personas—until a chilling discovery shifts the rules of their twisted family.

The Unspooled Film Festival

Joel Sacramento: Producer, Director


Awakening Wanda Poster

Awakening Wanda

Short comedy. After starting a new job, Wanda is initially annoyed by her carefree co-workers, but the more time she spends with them, the more she is inspired to become free.

Winner: Best Regional Film – The Beloit International Film Fest, Winner: Best Ensemble Cast – Twisted Dreams Film Fest, Also screened at: Pizza Sutra Film Festival, The Basin Film Fest, The Blue Island Film Fest, SOGO Film Fest, The Unspooled Film Festival

Joel Sacramento: Producer, Director, Writer, Cinematographer


Cicada Man Poster

Cicada Man

Short comedy. After being bitten by a cicada, a software engineer is transformed into Cicada Man and is thrust into battle with a mysterious enemy.

Audience Choice Award, Chicago 48 Hour Film Fest

Joel Sacramento: Producer, Writer, Editor, Director


A Cure for Clownette Poster

A Cure for Clownette

Short dark comedy. For five years, Spencer has been haunted by a traumatic encounter with a seductive, female clown. As he begins to confront his demons, he slowly realizes that the intense emotions he associates with the clownette are actually rooted in an unexpressed love.

Winner: Best Supporting Actress – Twisted Dreams Film Festival, Also screened at: Unspooled Film Festival, Trasharama Short Film Fest, MLC Awards

Joel Sacramento: Producer, Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor


Kyla's Law Poster

Kyla’s Law

Short drama film. In the fictitious nation of Klya, destructive and violent madness has suddenly spread out. In an attempt to create peace, Klya’s leaders adopt a radical law that says no one in Klya will die alone.

Golden Lion Film Festival, Napoli Film Festival

Joel Sacramento: Producer, Cinematographer


Soothsayer Poster

Soothsayer

Short horror film. After hearing predictions from a creepy fortune teller, a group of friends are skeptical but they soon find out that the predictions were “dead on.”

Quarter-Finalist Scream Queen Film Fest, Also screened at: S.O.S. Indie Horror Film Fest, Beloit Film Fest, Bite Night

Joel Sacramento: Director, Producer, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor


The Atomic States of America Poster

The Atomic States of America

A feature length documentary about the dangers of nuclear reactors and a downsized Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Premiered at the Sun Dance Film Festival

Joel Sacramento: Additional Cameraman

Genitalio Poster

Genitalio

Short comedy, a parody of Pinocchio—and despite the title, it’s appropriate for all ages! Tom and Em are struggling to have a baby, but when Em makes a wish on a star, they meet the newest member of their family, and everything changes forever.

Premiered at Arizona International Film Festival. Seattle Independent Film Fest

Joel Sacramento: Cinematographer, Producer, Director, Editor


Make Believe Poster

Make Believe

A feature length documentary about six young magicians from around the world competing at the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas for the title of Teen World Champion.

Winner: Best documentary at both the Austin Film Festival & LA Film Festival

Joel Sacramento: Additional Cameraman


Fly Baby Poster

Fly Baby

Short Comedy. A man’s ordinary existence takes an unexpected twist when he accidentally transforms into a fly, inadvertently becoming a pesky nuisance.

SOGO Film Fest

Joel Sacramento: Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor