BEST
DOCUMENTARY
TAMPA BAY
UNDERGROUND
2022
BEST DIRECTOR
SAN BERNARDINO
INTERNATIONAL
2022
BEST DIRECTOR
CHHATRAPATI
SHIVAJI
INTERNATIONAL
2022
JOSHUA BOWEN
BEST PICTURE
BONITA SPRINGS
INTERNATIONAL
2021
DIRECTOR / WRITER / ACTOR
BEST PICTURE
SUNSCREEN
INTERNATIONAL
2019
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
GASPARILLA
INTERNATIONAL
2019
BEST EDITING
GASPARILLA
INTERNATIONAL
2018
BEST THRILLER
15 MINUTES
OF FAME
2021
BEST PICTURE
GASPARILLA
INTERNATIONAL
2019
AUDIENCE
CHOICE
GASPARILLA
INTERNATIONAL
2018
BIOGRAPHY
Joshua Bowen, a former bassoonist and drum captain, often writes movies that play with a stylistic rhythm. Music and spirituality influence his direction and shape his themes. He intends on telling stories that are honest, but fun. Currently, he studies film production at Florida State University and his movies have received festival acceptances and won awards. His goal is to become a feature director and share the same joy he experiences in the theater.
Education: Florida State University 24'
Degree: Film Production, B.F.A
Directed 11 Short Films
Worldwide Screenings
Personal Quote
"In the end, if one second from my library of work makes an impact on one person... I'm good."
Favorite Quote
"Whiplash' was always the song I hated the most because it's a song designed to 'screw' with drummers." - Damien Chazelle
NEWS
Official Selection
Gasparilla International Film Festival
For Who I Am
Writer/Director
Tampa, FL
March 2023
Official Selection
&
NOMINATION
SBVC International Student Film Festival
For Who I Am
Writer/Director
San Bernardino, CA
February 2023
"4th year back! I'm excited to join this festival once again."
Official Selection
Love Your Shorts Film Festival
For Who I Am
Writer/Director
Historic Sanford, FL
December 2022