Joseph Avery Dado
Directing
Biography
Joseph Avery Dado is a Canadian film director and founder of Dado Productions. He is best known for his debut short film Joe’s Life (2022), which established his focus on intimate, character-driven storytelling. His work often explores themes of loneliness, identity, and the transition into adulthood, with a grounded and emotional approach to coming-of-age narratives.
Known For
In the inflation era, Jacob, who recently got kicked out, is desperate to find a home, when landing on a cheap listing he doesn’t read the fine print, unknowing what he got himself into.
The Split-Up
When Matthew lies about being able to cook for his girlfriend, he is pressured to deliver on the lie, and some unexpected events make for an unforgettable dinner.
A Deceptive Dinner
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Bande de Loups
A young stand-up comedian self-doubts and must find the confidence to take the stage to discover his talent.
Make 'Em Laugh!
A man spirals into obsession with a girl, blurring the line between love and delusion as his desire consumes him.
Chemical Acquaintance
A woman finds herself trapped within a series of surrealist sequences revolving around an orange.
Orange
A photographer wanders into a closed forest, lurking a creature called The Forest Man that finds his presence disturbing.
The Forest Man
In his last days of high school, Joe wants to complete his bucket list by talking to his crush and must achieve it before the school year ends.
Joe’s Life
Jacob has mishaps at a train station, hallucinating of his past relationship, and needing to come to terms with the present.
Mishap Station
Two brothers enter a 24 hour film challenge unprepared for the chaotic production.
Chaotic Production
A girl bakes a cake for her boyfriend but things take a deadly turn.
Sweet Cake
A hitman is seduced by a dancer that he had been tasked to kill.