Joel Loxton is an emerging screenwriter whose unconventional upbringing and lived experiences shape his passion for stories about outsiders, chaos, and connection.
His work draws from his lived experience, exploring themes of identity, isolation, and the human need for control in an unpredictable world. With a signature tone that balances suspense, dark humour, and moral complexity, Joel creates stories that leave audiences reflecting on the bittersweetness of connection and the awe of confronting forces beyond one’s control.
Joel’s production background spans work in post-production, cinematography, and teaching. He has worked at Beyond Productions, and has extensive experience managing short films and commercial shoots. Joel has taught filmmaking and managed student productions at JMC Academy, leveraging his skills in both technical expertise and creative storytelling.
Joel studied screenwriting and filmmaking at AFTRS and VCA, where he wrote and directed The Kangaroo Guy, a political satire exploring themes of chaos, power dynamics, and the absurdity of public image. His current work continues to explore these ideas, focusing on stories about outsiders, the human need for control, and the tension between isolation and connection.
