Joshua Armell

Student Screenwriter & Filmmaker

Get to Know Me!

I am an aspiring screenwriter currently attending SUNY Purchase College, set to graduate in May of 2026. I am majoring in Playwriting & Screenwriting, with two minors in Sociology & Film Production.
I have experience in multiple levels of film production, including directing, producing, sound recording, editing, and cinematography.
I'm happy and willing to help any of my fellow filmmakers on our shared journey into the industry, and I would love the opportunity to work on your production too!Feel free to contact me with any inquiries below.

Screenplays & Stageplays

--Finished Scripts--

It’s the not-too-distant future and queerness of any kind has been outlawed across the country. Daniel’s old friend has just been released from prison after 10 years. Old secrets come to light. Ideologies are challenged. No one’s life will be the same.

Travis is a run down young man spending the summer before his freshman year of college working at a small shoe store called "Super Sole." Consumed with a fearful obsession with making his mark on the world, he's grown apathetic to the lives of those around him - until he grows closer with his coworkers. Torn between his prospective career and human connection, Travis has until the end of the summer - or the end of his job - to choose.

David's relationship with his two friends is challenged when he suspects they are dating, further complicated by an intimate past with one of them.

A young woman struggles to keep up appearances when her domineering mother visits her apartment one day.

Travis, a reclusive college student, finds himself at a crossroads when he has to choose between finishing an assignment on time or connecting with his fellow students - further complicated by familial intervention.

Three moments in time, connected by a stuffed bunny and what it represents to it's owner as she grows up.

Mike struggles to confess his feelings to his crush in a battle with the manifestation of his inner thoughts.

--Produced Works--

Late one night, a mysterious young woman's casual conversation with a stranger spirals into a confrontation that threatens both their facades and lives.
Adaptation Directed by Joshua Armell.
Releasing in 2026.

A married couple's dinner spirals into a conflict that threatens their future together.
Adaptation Directed by Joshua Armell.
Released in 2026.

A young man prepares for his date to arrive, while his unconventional roommate becomes a persistent obstacle.
Adaptation Directed by Luke Mitchell.
Released in 2025.

Grieving the loss of her mother and sister, Rose attempts to make contact through a mysterious medium.
Adaptation Directed by Abby O’Dell.
Released in 2025.

It’s 2008 in Ohio. It’s Grammy’s (last) birthday dinner. The prodigal daughter returns. Family secrets arise. Chaos ensues.
Adaptation of the Stageplay by Tess Abraham. Performance Directed by Matthew Aponte.
Premiered in 2023 and performed for an audience four times.

Films

”PORTIA”
Coming Soon

Additional Production Work

Unreleased Works

Photography