Joel Souza

Joel Souza (born June 14, 1973)[1] is an American film director and screenwriter.

Not to be confused with Joel Sousa.

Joel Souza
Born (1973-06-14) June 14, 1973
Fremont, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter
Years active2010–present
Children2

Career

Souza was originally inspired to become a filmmaker after viewing the Indiana Jones film Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981).[2]

As a writer and director, Souza made his debut in 2010 with the family adventure film Hannah's Gold, starring Luke Perry. The thriller Crown Vic, which featured the life behind the wheel of a patrol car, premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival,[3][4] and received mixed reviews from critics, who noted substantial similarities between Crown Vic and the 2001 film Training Day.[5]

2021 Rust shooting incident
Main article: Rust shooting incident

On October 21, 2021, Souza was injured by a discharge from a prop gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin while filming Rust. Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died in the incident.[6][7]

Personal life

Souza lives in the San Francisco Bay Area,[6] and is married with two children.[8][9]

Filmography
Year Title Director Writer Producer Ref.
2010 Hannah's Gold Yes Yes No [10]
2015 Ghost Squad Yes Yes No [10]
2015 Christmas Trade Yes Yes No [10]
2017 Break Night Yes Yes Yes [10]
2019 Crown Vic Yes Yes No [11]
TBA Rust Yes Yes No [12]

References
  1. Bricard, Manon (October 22, 2021). "Joel Souza : qui est le réalisateur blessé par un tir d'Alec Baldwin ?". L'Internaute (in French). Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  2. Nardino, Meredith (October 22, 2021). "Who Is Joel Souza: 5 Things to Know About the Director Who Was Injured After Alec Baldwin Prop Gun Shooting". Us Weekly. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
  3. "Crown Vic". Screen Media Films. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  4. "Crown Vic | 2019 Tribeca Film Festival". Tribeca Film Festival. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  5. Reed, Rex (November 11, 2019). "Police Procedural 'Crown Vic' Will Keep You Glued to Your Watch More Than the Screen". Observer Media. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  6. Sachdeva, Maanya (October 22, 2021). "Halyna Hutchins and Joel Souza: What we know about the victims of the Alec Baldwin Rust shooting". The Independent. Archived from the original on June 9, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  7. Gonzalez, Sandra (October 22, 2021). "Director of photography killed, movie director injured after Alec Baldwin discharged prop firearm on movie set". CNN. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  8. "Bay Area film director was injured in Alec Baldwin movie set shooting that killed cinematographer". San Francisco Chronicle. October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  9. "Alec Baldwin fires prop gun on movie set, killing cinematographer". Reuters. October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  10. Brow, Jason (October 22, 2021). "Joel Souza: 5 Things To Know About Director Alec Baldwin Injured in Accidental Shooting". Hollywood Life. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  11. Yanick, Joe. "Crown Vic | 2019 Tribeca Film Festival". Tribeca Film Festival. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  12. Lock, Samantha (October 22, 2021). "Alec Baldwin kills woman by firing prop gun on film set of Rust". The Guardian. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
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