Josh Ovalle
| Josh Ovalle | |
|---|---|
| File:Air Quotes on Couch.jpgAir Quotes on Couch.jpg Josh Ovalle in 2017 | |
| Born | August 21, 1998 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Other names | Josh Kennedy |
| 🏫 Education | Studio School Los Angeles (dropped out)[1] |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 📆 Years active | 2013–present |
Joshua Ovalle (/oʊˈvaɪjeɪ/; born August 21, 1998), formerly known as Josh Kennedy, is an American filmmaker, comedian, and social media personality. Ovalle first gained public attention via his award-winning short films and comedy skits on Vine.
Career
At age 15, Ovalle received acclaim for his short film Minimum Max which covered his struggle with managing medication and school as someone with ADHD.[2][3] It won several awards and was screened at over 50 film festivals, including Nashville Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival.[4][5][6]
In 2014, Ovalle began to post on the online platform Vine under the name Josh Kennedy.[7] He quickly gained a large following[8] after fellow online comedian Cody Ko praised one of his Vines.[1][9] After the dissolution of Vine, he moved to YouTube and later TikTok.[10]
In 2019, Ovalle was signed as a client by the management company Fullscreen.[11][12]
He played "Bobby BaseCamp" in the 2020 horror film Spree.[13]
Personal life
Ovalle was born in Seattle, Washington, and later relocated, with his family, to the Huntington Beach/Costa Mesa area of California when he was young.[14][15] He attended Mater Dei School until he was expelled midway through high school, and began attending Halstrom Academy.[16][15] He currently lives in Los Angeles.
Filmography
Director
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Minimum Max |
| 2014 | Two And A Quarter Minutes |
| 2015 | Opposite World |
Music Videos
Acting Roles
| Year | Film | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Minimum Max | Max | Himself |
| 2020 | Spree | Bobby BaseCamp | Eugene Kotlyarenko |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Title | Award | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | All-American High School Film Festival | Best Drama | Two And A Quarter Minutes | Nominated | [19] |
| Best Cinematography | Nominated | [19] | |||
| Best Editing | Nominated | [19] | |||
| Audience Award | Won | [19] | |||
| 2015 | Oceanside International Film Festival | Best Student Film, High School | Won | [20] | |
| All-American High School Film Festival | Best PSA | Opposite World | Won | [21] | |
| Seattle International Film Festival | Futurewave Audience Award | Minimum Max | Won | [22] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kicked out of highschool Ft. Josh Ovalle, retrieved 2021-05-01
- ↑ Matthews, Cate (2013-12-31). "'Based On What My Grades Say, I'm Destined To Be A Failure'". HuffPost. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ↑ "The Lived Experience: Young Adult's Retrospective Accounts of Being Diagnosed and Medicated for ADHD as Youth - ProQuest". search.proquest.com. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ↑ "How Did Josh Ovalle's Medical Condition Influence His Career Path as a Filmmaker?". Answers Africa. 2019-05-23. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ↑ "All Short Films". Nashville Film Festival. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ↑ "'The Dark Horse' Wins Top Honor at Seattle Film Fest". The Hollywood Reporter. 2015-06-07. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ↑ "Interview with "Spree" director Eugene Kotlyarenko | Film Festival Today". Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ↑ DeFore, John; DeFore, John (2020-01-25). "'Spree': Film Review | Sundance 2020". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
- ↑ "TikTok isn't the new Vine — it's much better". The Arizona State Press. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ↑ "TikTok isn't the new Vine — it's much better". The Arizona State Press. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
- ↑ Spangler, Todd (2019-04-09). "Fullscreen Signs 10 Clients to Talent Management Roster, Including Mikaela Hoover". Variety. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ↑ "Rep Sheet Roundup: CAA Signs YouTube Explorers Sam and Colby". The Hollywood Reporter. 2019-04-15. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ↑ Catsoulis, Jeannette (2020-08-13). "'Spree' Review: Desperately Seeking Likes". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
- ↑ Dunn, Parker (2020-04-10). "Pop-Cultured: Josh Ovalle's Uniquely Intimate Comedy". The Daily Utah Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 "One Student, One Teacher | Marmalade Magazine | Moms, Dad & All Things Kid in Orange County, CA". Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ↑ Grom Life Ft. Josh Ovalle & Lucas Ovalle, retrieved 2021-05-01
- ↑ "Finn Wolfhard Talks Co-Directing First Music Video for Spendtime Palace's 'Sonora': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
- ↑ "Stranger Things' Finn Wolfhard Directed a Music Video Starring Himself and Iris Apatow". W Magazine. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 "Finalists & Winners". All American High School Film Festival. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ↑ "2015 Highlights". OIFF Oceanside International Film Festival. 2016-03-02. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ↑ "Finalists & Winners". All American High School Film Festival. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
- ↑ "SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES AUDIENCE & COMPETITION AWARDS". www.siff.net. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
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