“We live in a society made up by all sorts of beliefs and differences. As a whole we make up one structure because we have each other regardless what those differences may be. I have many ideas and see the world in many different ways. I just hope that I can make some of my ideas into visuals where we can sit down and discuss them.”
Joe Sanchez MMJoe
I currently reside in Largo, FL. and can be reached via email at mmj125@yahoo.com or at 321.460.6452.
An entrepreneur, a dreamer , a man trying to make a name for himself. As a boy I always knew I wanted one thing; to represent, to make a difference, to be. Call me naive but I never felt like I belonged. As a struggling artist I would find myself questioning my place. I haven't really accomplished much in my first year of trying to take things to the next level but thanks to those few, I've made it this far, however far this maybe.
I had my share of obstacles; from fighting with my inner demons, to accepting myself for who I am. I been to Hollywood and back, was homeless at one point, and even found myself standing outside the fire. I believe we all have a purpose. This is just the beginning of what I hope to be a long film career. So sit back, relax, and enjoy, for there's more yet to come.
MMJoe Sanchez
Year Two
Well not much to say. I started with an agenda and I suppose I'm half way there but not really. Honestly I don't think I'm nearly the man I wish to be. Some things worked out while some didn't. The Lee Ann feature is still an idea waiting to happen. Which was one of the main reasons I started this whole website in the first place. I'm not sure what I'm trying to say here. I suppose you can only do so much with what you have before you start thinking. I guess that's it, I'm spending too much time thinking then doing and doing is something I don't want to be thinking about. Life is funny like that, you set standards for yourself and if things don't come together like you wish they did, you think and that's not something you should be thinking about either. I'm thankful for those few that have stood by me and supported me with my individuality. I still have a lot of miles to go but I'm not even half way done. Not even close to being half way begun.
July 2006 MMJoe
September 2008
In retrospect I have a lot to be thankful for. It's been a while, a little over a year now but I'm still doing the Joe thing. I have come to accept the fact that this is who I am. I'm a movie lover and the movie guy that is slowly trying to make a name for himself. I spend over a year working with someone, someone who I grew close to but in the end it just wasn't the someone I had been searching for. I did however take with me her strength and the courage to carry on. To say heck with the nay sayers' and fuck it, this is who I am, who gives a damn if it ain't good enough. At least for a while it wasn't. I was raise with the idea of doing things with what you have available to you. Well now I'm back and I have friends and associates that are willing to work me. Not only is my material going to get its justice but I can finally say "Hey, I'm here, I have arrive." MMJ is truly here to represent.
Current Projects in Development (Developing Hell)
* I - One, The I in Independence - Currently working on an independent magazine, looking for writers who want to submit short stories, original painting or photographs, or anybody that has ideas and wants to jump on board. ( zine page will be updated from time to time )
* Destiny - 2 leads, One male, One female ( Currently Casting )
* Lucky Shot - One lead, male. ( already cast )
* Armed - 2 leads, One male, One female. 2 extras, male ( In The Can ) THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP CAST
* The Ad - 2 leads, male. One extra, sex doesn't matter
* Safety Drop - 3 leads, male. 5 extras, sex doesn't matter ( In The Can ) THANKS AGAIN
* Conversations In the Stall - 2 leads, male ( Currently Casting)
* Reunion - 2 leads, female. One extra, male (In The Can) THANKS AGAIN EVERYBODY
* An ad/short film for filmyourissue.com ( It's done ) THANKS TO THOSE THAT PARTICIPATED
* Stuck - 2 leads, female ( In The Can ) THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP CAST AND CREW
To be produced in or around the Clearwater, Largo, St, Petersburg area, contact me for further details about the project ( s ).
Feature Film Projects
* Lee Ann - When a gentleman enters a small convenience store located in the outskirts of town, espionage soon follows. Steward is working late one evening when he receives an amber alert. The description on it resembles the perpetrator that just walked in. The clerk must now decide to either take a stand or stand aside. What's working against him is the pressure that the situation poses as well as the fact that he is alone. As the night unfolds, the tension will mount until he makes that final stand that will change everything.
* La Dream Girl
* Morning Glory
Filmography
* 1994 - Wrote a couple of episode for a high school production - Heartbreak High
* 1997 - Produced the 1998 Senior Video Yearbook
* 1997 - Directed the debate between two high school political figures
* 1998 - 2000 - Helped in the production of News Minute for SPC-TV10 News Minute - A brief news program created by students at SPC airs Monday - Thursday at 3:30 p.m. ( live )
* 2004 - Lee Ann (Short Film/Trailer)
* 2005 - The Baby
* April 2006 - Armed
* May 2006 - Safety Drop
* May 2006 - The Film Your Issue Ad - Topic: Online Sexual Predators
* June 2006 - Stuck (First Cut)
* June 2006 - Reunion
* January 2007 - P.S.A. Missing Children
* July 2008 - Intermingle
* August 2008 - Contemplating
* September 2008 - Conversations In the Stall
* October 2008 - DEAD Pulse - Web Series; Pilot Episode