Joel Jay Blacker Tag Archive

Live Action, Premiere

An Unnerving Stranger Disrupts a Fireside Get Together in Joel Jay Blacker’s Comedy ‘Don’t Let Kyle Sit Down’

Joel Jay Blacker discusses his love of the comedic tension found in the spaces between conversations as deftly used in his unnerving unwelcome guest comedy.

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Live Action, Premiere

Two Drunk Best Friends Demonstrate the Depths of Their Love for One Another in Joel Jay Blacker’s ‘Shoes Off’

Joel Jay Blacker details the careful balance of humour and strangeness he sought to navigate through his bizarre male friendship comedy short.

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Music Video

A Karen Ruins Keenan the First’s Date Night in Joel Jay Blacker’s ‘Dinner and a Movie’ Music Video

Director Joel Jay Blacker discloses how he pulled off a vibrant and ambitious rooftop-set music video for Keenan the First's 'Dinner and a Movie'.

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Live Action

An Asshole AI Runs Roughshod Over Its Creators in Joel Jay Blacker’s Comedy Sci-Fi Series ‘Who You Are’

Director Joel Jay Blacker returns to DN with comedy sci-fi series 'Who You Are' and tells us how he brought an asshole AI to foul-mouthed life.

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Asides, Music Video

Keenan The First: How It Goes

Joel Jay Blacker’s cyclical VFX music video 'How It Goes' sees the loop of Keenan The First's seemingly idyllic marriage derailed by selfishness.

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Live Action

Plans for a Night of Debauchery Go off the Rails in Joel Jay Blacker’s Awkward Orgy Short ‘Let’s Do

Director Joel Jay Blacker discusses mining the premise of an ill-conceived orgy amongst friends for comedy gold in his ensemble short, 'Let’s Do It'.

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