Biography
Joel Souza is an American film director and screenwriter.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Rust
2025
Story, Screenplay, Director
Infamous outlaw Harland Rust breaks his estranged grandson Lucas out of prison, after Lucas is convicted to hang for an accidental murder. The two mus...
Last Take: Rust and the Story of Halyna
2025
as Self
A personal look at the life, work and untimely death of celebrated indie cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was shot and killed in a tragic accident...
The Case Against Alec Baldwin
2024
as Self
Breaks down what happened when Baldwin shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Pacified
2022
Producer
Tati, an introspective 13 year old girl struggles to connect with her estranged father, Jaca, after he is released from prison in the turbulent wake o...
Crown Vic
2019
Director, Writer
One memorable night in the life of veteran patrol officer Ray Mandel and his trainee, ambitious rookie cop Nick Holland in the LAPD's Olympic Division...
Break Night
2018
Screenplay, Director
A lifetime hood has one night to repay a debt to an up and coming shot caller before he can leave town, all the while trying to duck a crooked P.O., a...
Christmas Trade
2015
Director, Writer
A career-oriented single father and his 11-year-old son are forced to see their worlds through each other's eyes when some Christmas magic switches th...
Ghost Squad
2015
Art Direction, Director
Growing up in a small town, Charlie, Alex and Nick weren't the most popular kids around after they formed "The Elite Monster Unit". Chasing notorious,...
Machine Head
2013
Screenplay
Three college girls staying at an isolated home for spring break suddenly find themselves terrorized by a maniac on the road.
Hanna's Gold
2010
Director
Two sisters from Beverly Hills find themselves in the adventure of a lifetime when they're sent to spend the summer working on a horse ranch with thei...