Creative Force

Joseph C. Grant, Jr. Is an independent filmmaker, an accomplished author and a respected artist. He grew up in the
Bedford Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn. Using his negatives to his advantage, Joe was able to incorporate his childhood
into his works.
He has received many commendations for his work in the community by local politicians.
His films have been premiered at Steiner Studios and Brooklyn Academy of Music. Mr. Grant has worked with PS 150
and Life Academy High School. He has also appeared on News 12 Brooklyn for his work with the schools in the
community and was honored by Assemblyman William F. Boyland, Jr.
Currently Joseph serves as the Ambassador o f Arts and Culture for Bed-Stuy and Northern Crown Heights in
Brooklyn. He is also creating an artistic retrospective of the historical black firemen of America, spanning from the
1800's to the present, titled "We Didn't Start The Fire."
Joseph Grant was the Director of the Opening Night movie titled "The Stuff." Attika presented a short movie titled
"The Announcement."
Director (4 credits)
To Live and Die in Bed-Stuy (TV Movie) (filming)
2018 The Stuff
2016 Brooklyn Bloody Mess (TV Series)
2014 Jesus (Short)
Hide Writer (3 credits)
To Live and Die in Bed-Stuy (TV Movie) (filming)
2016 Brooklyn Bloody Mess (TV Series)
2014 Jesus (Short) (Writer)
Hide Producer (2 credits)
To Live and Die in Bed-Stuy (TV Movie) (executive producer) (filming)
2016 Brooklyn Bloody Mess (TV Series) (executive producer)