Writer-director of character-driven films about redemption, family, and human connection, including the feature CANVAS starring Marcia Gay Harden and Joe Pantoliano.

CANVAS: Rome Film Festival winner
Ebertfest Official Selection
Short film premiered at Telluride

Joseph Greco is an award-winning writer-director-producer drawn to stories of redemption, healing, family, and human connection. Alongside his narrative work, he has produced documentary and branded storytelling for major brands, bringing emotional depth and cinematic craft to each project.

CANVAS

Canvas, written and directed by Joseph Greco, stars Academy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden, Emmy winner Joe Pantoliano & Devon Gearhart. CANVAS tells the harrowing story of a blue-collar American Family torn apart by mental illness.

SOLO (In Development)

Inspired by the true story of a solitary, cantankerous musician who tries to find meaning near the end of his life by attempting a solo sailing record. His extraordinary journey turns out to be anything but solo. Producers include Oscar-winning producer Jonathan Sanger (The Elephant Man, Vanilla Sky, Marshall, Cabrini).

I loved working with Joe. He does his homework, and runs a calm set (even in the middle of a hurricane!). His passion is the fuel for his work, creating smart, heartfelt films.

— Marcia Gay Harden, Academy Award-winning actress known for Pollock, Mystic River, and The Morning Show.

Joseph Greco is a very talented writer/director and I would love to work with him again!

— Joe Pantoliano, Primetime Emmy-winning actor known for The Sopranos, The Matrix, and Memento.

Joe Greco is a talented and determined film maker. I have always been impressed by his commitment, courtesy and good humor.

— Bruce Beresford, two-time Academy Award-nominated director known for Driving Miss Daisy, Breaker Morant, and Tender Mercies, and Executive Producer of Canvas.

Working with Joe is a joy! He is calm and clear on the set and in post production. He communicates easily and openly and stays true to the creative fire of his vision resulting in films that are moving, intelligent and uplifting.

— Lisbeth Scott, award-winning singer, songwriter, and composer known for her vocal work in Avatar, Munich, and HBO’s True Blood.

Joseph Greco has many skills that are invaluable to the directing process. He creates a safe—and therefore highly creative—environment for actors, whether on a sound stage or a movie set. He has clarity about the material (his own or that of another writer), and he is able to communicate that clearly to actors and crew alike. With a firm hand, he is also receptive to discoveries along the way. His process brings depth, authenticity, and truth to the material, and helps elevate the work for everyone involved.

— Barbara Bain, three-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning actress known for Mission: Impossible and Space: 1999.

“Canvas” is a serious film about mental illness and a sentimental heartwarmer, and succeeds in both ways.

— Roger Ebert

A triumphant, beautifully acted film.

— Peter Travers
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