Joel Jay Blacker

🔥Don’t Let Kyle Sit Down is out on @directorsnotes & @filmshortage ! Link in bio! “Don’t Let Kyle Sit Down is a fantastic example of a film which makes you want to scream at its characters as their toe-curlingly awkward, and very much self-inflicted encounter with a charred shirtless stranger shifts from avoidable to inexorable.” - Sarah Smith, DN // CREDITS // A @zappybear Production In association with @leviathan_filmworks Directed by @joeljayblacker Written by @nick_loggy Produced by @aubreynblacker & @tsawitzceramics Executive Producers @joeljayblacker & @nick_loggy Cinematography by @jaredfreeman.dp Original Score by @millerwrenn Edited by @joeljayblacker Starring @machoo @bocxtop Dana Donnelly @patrickarter Assistant Director - @camille.smura Gaffer - Zack Emmik Key Grip - Nick Schulte Hair & Make Up - Kelsey Gizelle Costume Design - Catalina Elgarrista Sound Mixer - Scott Esterly 1st AC - Willow Longbrake Digital Intermediate - @fotokem_la DI Colorist - @iannelliclaire DI Producer - Alison Kravitz Sound Mix & Design - Ned Douglas Special Thanks - Justin Alpern, Lights Camera Grip #shortfilm #directorsnotes #filmshortage #kyle

👟 SHOES OFF is out on @shortoftheweek & @directorsnotes ! Link in bio! Shoes Off “is incredibly, outrageously, uncomfortably…sweet!? A tonal tightrope.” - S/W “a hilarious and off-kilter portrayal of vulnerable masculinity.” - DN When Rick asks his buddy to take his shoes off if he passes out, the night takes a weird turn as his friend obliges and embarks on a caring spree that seems to have no end. "Although Shoes Off is labelled as a “dark” comedy and it often feels as if it’s heading down some twisted avenues, in truth Blacker’s film, written by Nick Logsdon, is a sweet and touching tale with a lot of heart. - S/W Curator, @_robmunday // CREDITS // Starring: @rickdarge @claytonfarris Director: @joeljayblacker Writer: @Nick_loggy Producers: @aubreynblacker @tsawitzceramics ,@zappybear , @leviathan_filmworks 1st AD: @camille.smura DP: @jaredfreeman.dp Original Score: @millerwrenn Editor: Joel Jay Blacker Hair & Makeup: Alyssa Holbrook Costume Design: @catelg Gaffer: Gio Palacino Key Grip: Nick Schulte 1st AC: Willow Longbrake Production Sound: Scott Esterly Sound Design & Mix: Ned Douglas Digital Intermediate: @fotokem_la Digital Intermediate Colorist: @iannelliclaire Digital Intermediate Producer: Alison Kravitz VFX: @windattack Assistant Editor: @laurennicole_t Production Assistant: @laurennicole_t Special Thanks: @gilleklabin , @samneidenbach , @justinalpern , Lights Camera Grip #ShoesOff #WeAreDN #shortoftheweek

Excited to share The Leader by @totallysketch will have its World Premiere at @tribeca . Edited by me @zappybear ✂️ Really can’t wait for the world to see and grapple with this one. The story of the Heavens Gate Cult stars @verafarmiga Tim Blake Nelson @therealjimparsons @simonrex415 and @smoregrace . Shoutout my brilliant AEs @samsiske & @raymundoarchila and the post team @windattack @millerwrenn . Shot by @benmullen music by @j_bishara and special thanks to @aubreynblacker for keeping me sane and being a beautiful partner and mother sacrificing daily to support me working on this film.

Emory Becks Blacker Born 4:57am • May 13, 2025 6Ibs 11oz • 19.5in I’m lost for words (maybe that’s just being sleep deprived) - The last two weeks have been the best days of my life. One moment we’re taking the most gorgeous maternity photos and three days later we’re rushing to the hospital. I’m in awe of you @aubreynblacker I’ve never known love like this and to say I’m proud of both you and Emory is an understatement. He’s perfect. We couldn’t have done it without the amazing @katythedoula Photos developed by @thephotodept Film from @eaglerockcamera Shot on B/W 35mm - Ilford HP5 Plus 400 & Rollei Retro 400S

For my birthday, Aubrey let me take these photos of her - shot on Portra 400. I’m so lucky to have spent the last 10 years married to my best friend, and now I get to parent with my best friend (while making a new best friend). I’m so in awe of you every day, by who you are and what you’re able to accomplish, all while braving being pregnant to our little guy. This season has been so wild and yet I feel so privileged and honored to do life with you Aubrey. So it feels like an honor to be the one to take these photos of you and share them. You’re already the most incredible mum. I’m hoping these capture and highlight that. … he’s got my feet. Also, killer photo developing by @thephotodept drop off at @eaglerockcamera check them both out!

Don’t Let Kyle Sit Down | Short film - Trailer Coming April 5th Starring @machoo @bocxtop @patrickarter & Dana Donnelly Directed by @joeljayblacker Written by @nick_loggy Producers @aubreynblacker @zappybear @leviathan_filmworks #shortfilm #comedy #kyle

Missing @filmquest . Missing the friends I made there. Missing the regular haircuts I was getting for film festivals. I don’t miss awkwardly forgetting how to stand for photos. Something KYLE this way comes!

Sharing Shoes Off (👞 LINK IN BIO) has been the highlight of my year. I’ve genuinely loved the write ups from @shortoftheweek @directorsnotes @filmshortage @moviefestuk and hearing everyones responses to the film! Shout out @letterboxd ! Very grateful to all who watched. Happy New Year all. Look out for your friends in 2024!

👀 SHOES OFF (TRAILER) 👀 Shoes Off is out today on @shortoftheweek & @directorsnotes ! Link in bio! Shoes Off “is incredibly, outrageously, uncomfortably…sweet!? A tonal tightrope.” - S/W When Rick asks his buddy to take his shoes off if he passes out, the night takes a weird turn as his friend obliges and embarks on a caring spree that seems to have no end. A @zappybear film directed by Joeljayblacker & written by Nick_loggy starring @rickdarge & @claytonfarris . Producers @aubreynblacker & @tsawitzceramics shot by @jaredfreeman.dp with music by @millerwrenn

The brilliant @johnnycallme at @filmquest immortalizing my love for this man @nick_loggy . I've loved making these films with you mate. Shoes Off & Don't Let Kyle Sit Down - coming very soon! #filmquest #filmquest2023

Austin friends! SHOES OFF screens at @austinfilmfest this Friday at 9:30PM. Actor @claytonfarris will be there. #austinfilmfestival #austinfilmsociety #aff #austinfilmfest