JOSEPH GRANDA

Joseph Granda is a versatile figure in the entertainment industry with a career spanning film, stage, and visual arts. Trained in the Meisner technique under William Alderson, he has made significant contributions as an actor, writer, director, and producer. As the former Head of Film Development at Merkel Media, Joseph had been involved in projects like The Shape of Shadows and The Sasqualogist, which he wrote, directed, and starred in. He has worked alongside Hollywood stars such as Keanu Reeves, James Marsden and Mira Sorvino, and his stage performances, including Broadway’s Club House Madness, and Tchaikovsky where he played the composer have been acclaimed by The New York Times. His writing credits include screenplays like The Healing Garden and The Marriage of Adam and Eve. Joseph has also collaborated with renowned directors such as Abel Ferrara and Tony Scott, showcasing his broad experience in both indie and commercial production.

He is currently the Founder and CEO of Defenestration films with two feature films in development Gen-Z Werwolf and The Unicorn of St Ignatius High.