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Behind the scenes of building a career in indie film
Set days, auditions, the unglamorous parts + life in moments
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Every setback is a reset.On April 26, 2025 — my 28th birthday — I packed up my dream apartment in Hollywood and moved in with my sister, brother-in-law, and nephew in Arizona. I left everything behind. At the time, it felt like failure — like the life I’d built had been pulled right out from under me. The freedom, the independence, the momentum… gone. I was lost, heavy, and quietly depressed.But through all of it, my friends and family kept me afloat.I made a decision: I didn’t want to keep feeling that way. So I shifted my perspective — started focusing on what I got to have instead of what I’d lost. I got to be a brother, a son, an uncle, and a friend. I got to slow down and appreciate what was right in front of me.And funny enough — once I let go, things started moving again. I signed with my first agent in LA. I flew to New York to act in a friend’s project. I went back to LA for a film festival where I had a project showing. I celebrated friends’ birthdays, weddings, and milestones. I helped my best friend move in with his girlfriend. I met new people, built new relationships, and started finding joy again — right where I was.I’ve learned to be grateful for it all — the good and the bad, the highs and the lows, and everything in between.I don’t know exactly when, but I will be back in LA — and when that day comes, I’ll be more than ready.To my friends and family who’ve supported me in ways big and small — from letting me drive your cars, to crashing on your couch or blow-up mattress — thank you. Truly. I’m endlessly grateful.Onward and upward, baby. 🤍 by @thejoebell

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2026 ReelProjects:1. Me & My Big Mug by @sq_film 2. We Weren’t Meant to Be Saved by @phall.films & @rob.tula (@wwmtbs_ )3. The Second Bird by @jacobjc99 @seapointstudios (@thesecondbirdfilm )4. Fenwick by @rachelspoonerthomas (@fenwickthemovie )5. Penny by @rachelspoonerthomas 6. Faith by Tom Anastasia 7. In Due Time by Joe Bell, @_flynnstone & @han.kelleher Excited to see what comes next! Thank you all for joining my journey and believing in me. To all the #filmmakers I’ve had the privilege of working with, thank you! ❤️ this is tied to my purpose and is my passion — I’m blessed to be able to pursue this and continue to build within the #indiefilm #community 🎬🙏🏾 Blow this up! Maybe some casting directors may see this 🫣😄🎥 If you’re an indie filmmaker and want to work together let’s do it! Shoot me a dm, I’m ready to get back to set 🫡💥#actor by @thejoebell

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Best Actor in a Short Winner… 🥹---About last night! OMG I am stuck in a moment in time and unbelievably appreciative for this award and woke up this morning with a tremendous amount of gratitude ❤️It’s not everyday you get to be recognized for the things you love and work so hard for. Especially being recognized in front of family, and to have my Dad there and stepmother witness my first ever nomination and award was special. I wouldn’t be sitting in this moment without @rachelspoonerthomas - back in summer of 2021 I submitted on backstage to a short film called “Penny” not knowing what the hell it was hahaha as Rachel has a tendency to create the most unique stories! However, just a couple weeks later I get a message in my inbox saying she’d like to cast me. I booked a 1 minute scene in a 12 minute short that I absolutely LOVED being a part of. From that point on Rachel had taken my under her wing (unknowingly lol) and changed my life. The love, respect, and appreciation I have for her is beyond words. I’m so excited to see what’s next. Thank you, Rachel 🫶🏽Additionally, this award would’ve never been attainable without such a beautiful and talented cast and crew that enable me to thrive as Desmond in @fenwickthemovie so thank you ALL for making this possible!This isn’t done without a team:Greer: @jacikjernander Clementine: @alyson.muzila.actor Uncle Mark: @saccosarkismovies Producer: @jacikjernander DP: @jonathonmillman 1st AD VFX & Finishing Editor: @jacobjc99 2nd AD: John BonoScripty @renruleztheworld First AC: Lexi HadleyGaffer: Elisa GarciaKey Grip: Mike Canale Sound Recordist: Beth RicciHair & Makeup: Alex HadleyLead Editor @thejoebellAssists Editor @jacobjc99 Audio-Post Production: Sam OjalvoVintage Audio Design: Harrison DiniusMy heart is so so full thank you @nefilmfestival 🫶🏽🥹🙌🏾🫱🏾‍🫲🏼🎬And side note! @strangerthingstv PAPA @matthewmodine and I shared best actors for short and feature films! Too cool 🥹😆On to the next #filmfestival 🎬🤜🏾💥 by @thejoebell

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Mountain Man at heart ❤️ by @thejoebell

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Follow the process 🎬 by @thejoebell

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Q: Who else is guaranteeing authenticity with a 3X your money back?A: No one #hermes #authentic #guaranteed #moneybackguarantee by @thejoebell

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Life’s meant to be lived, so go live it! Happy Birthday @laurenbecker12 - this was awesome 🙌🏽🎊🎂 a great group to do it with, and thanks for letting me tag along for the adventure! #campwesley2026 #friends #nature #hiking by @thejoebell

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The move back has been everything and more ❤️ #friends #living #adventure #CA #community by @thejoebell

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@sq_film Me & My Big Mug LA Premiere — spoke for itself 🎬🍾Congratulations everyone!!! Keep building together — onward and upward 🎥 #meandmybigmug #indiefilm #indiefilmmaker #actor by @thejoebell

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GRWM for live Audition 🎬 #actor by @thejoebell

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We Weren’t Meant to Be Saved @wwmtbs_ Playing Elijah didn’t ask me to be a villain. It asked me to be a believer.A cult leader who is utterly convinced he’s ushering in the second coming — no performance, no pretense. Just faith weaponized. Watching how that kind of certainty bends the people around him… it stayed with me after we wrapped.We’ve all seen versions of Elijah in the real world and that’s the point.Huge thank you to @phall.films & @rob.tula for bringing me into this project. This one’s going to hit 🎬Coming soon!Photography by @landonjohnsonphoto 📸 💥#indiefilm #indiefilmmakers #filmmaking #actor #indieactor by @thejoebell

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@twosleepymovie was an emotional roller coaster I wasn’t expecting to have! 🎬Last night I had the privilege of attending the @_campstudios LA premiere of Two Sleepy People — and wow, this team is making history for independent filmmakers and the creator economy.With a $100K budget and just 90 days, @americanbaron and the Camp Studios team turned an online community into an offline theatrical experience for his debut feature film. It’s proof that indie filmmakers are startup founders — creating meaningful work on a human scale while retaining ownership and generating real returns.What’s even more beautiful is seeing how an internet community can come to life in the real world — connecting creators, building genuine relationships, and sparking new collaborations. I met some incredible people last night, and I’m excited to keep the conversations going and continue moving the needle forward for independent film and filmmakers everywhere.This is the new system. This is the new way for indie film. And I’m proud to be part of it.Congratulations to the entire cast and crew 👏🏽💫#TwoSleepyPeople #CampStudios #AmericanBaron #IndieFilm #CreatorEconomy #Filmmakers #LA #IndependentFilm #Community by @thejoebell

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