Joe Picozzi
Directing
Biography
Joe is a Brooklyn-based writer, director, producer, and editor from Providence, Rhode Island. His work is typically colorful, energetic, authentic, and comedic. His films have been honored at places like the Proof Film Festival, The College Emmys, Flicker’s Rhode Island, Show Me Shorts, LA Shorts, Dances With Films, Miami, Catalina, Sidewalk, and Denver Film Festivals, among others. Joe’s latest short, MY KIND OF PEOPLE, won the top prize at the 2024 Russo Brothers’ Italian American Filmmaker Forum. In 2025, Joe won Gold at the Young Director Award in Cannes Lions. Joe is repped by Thruline Entertainment.
Known For
Teenage Quinn, cheats on her dating-app boyfriend with her family's new robot houseboy, Michael. After her parents catch them, they announce they're turning Michael in for a new model. Which boyfriend will Quinn choose?
Computer Love
When Sofia gets her first period, Lucas sets out to secure the feminine products she needs, confronting many harsh realities along the way.
On the Clock
A psychedelic, satirical exploration of college relationships, hook-up culture, and the hypocrisy of those looking for love. Charlie, a neurotic college student, seeks revenge after his hook-up starts hooking-up with someone else.
I Want to beat up Clark Peters
A mad scientist attempts to conduct a brain transplant with the supernatural powers of his captive.
Switch
After a DNA test uncovers his father's adoption, a proud paesano from Providence, Rhode Island grapples with the revelation that he's not actually Italian American, and never has been. With the foundation of his identity destroyed, and his familial bonds broken, he begins to spiral.
MY KIND OF PEOPLE
After his favorite ice cream is discontinued, a struggling actor in Los Angeles sets his sights on becoming a serial killer.