Josh Whiteman
Directing
Biography
Josh Whiteman is an independent filmmaker hailing from Nashville and currently based in Los Angeles. His compelling films, ranging from narrative to documentary, have drawn comparisons to the work of Errol Morris in the Adult Swim generation. With a strong presence in film festivals over the past five years and streaming on NoBudge, Whiteman's unique storytelling captivates audiences, offering fresh perspectives on contemporary culture. Through his thought-provoking and boundary-pushing work, Whiteman establishes himself as an emerging voice in independent cinema.
Known For
In this serene window into self-healing, visionary founder Charlie Malta unfolds a revolution in meditation with a practice called "Chair Windmills”, a focus on inner pain and relief from suffering.
Chair Windmills
The filmmaker's mother describes stories of his lustful youth over the phone, causing them to reflect on his current love life at the age of 30.
Horny Kid - A film essay
An unblinking, mute man spends a day looking for fulfillment, despite the world seemingly throwing itself at him.
Ignoramus
What are crows? Take a minute to learn about and meditate on a few facts about them.
Crows - A film essay
A nameless individual relives an old pastime and reflects on his life while leading a film crew through a drainage tunnel underneath Home Depot.
Butt Crew - A film essay
After the filmmaker's roommate and friend, Jesiah, abandons all of his possessions and disappears, the story left behind is one of loss, mental health, a search for purpose, and new beginnings.
Jesiah - Portrait of a Prophet
This is Meg. She has TMJ and not a lot of time to work on it.
Meg's Jaw - A film essay
History...technology...the future... Are these opposing forces? Who is in control? Where are we? These are questions
Brick - A film essay
When the pleasures of life become all too familiar, you must ask yourself - to consume or to reflect?