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[edit]
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 won 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]s
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[edit]
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[edit]
Director[edit]
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Minimum Max |
| 2014 | Two And A Quarter Minutes |
| 2015 | Opposite World |
Music Videos[edit]
Acting Roles[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Minimum Max | Max | Himself |
| 2020 | Spree | Bobby BaseCamp | Eugene Kotlyarenko |
Awards and Nominations[edit]
| 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[edit]
- ↑ 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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