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Joel F. Gardiner

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Joel F. Gardiner

Joel F. Gardiner is a Calgary based filmmaker, actor, writer, and composer whose passions lie at the intersection of genre storytelling, analog craft, and community driven cinema. With roots in Calgary’s underground comedy scene, Joel founded the skit comedy troupe Pi/4 in the early 2000s, where he wrote, directed, acted, and composed original music for avant-garde comedic shorts. He is best know…

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Collective UnconsciousCollective Unconscious · 2026
Collective Unconscious
2026
MovieMusicFantasy
Billy, an aspiring artist and musician, grapples with the challenges of growing up, navigating heartbreak, anxiety, and a myriad of nightmares. His quest leads him on a surreal odyssey through his dreams, where he seeks to unravel the deeper significance of his many concerns.
Pure Pwnage: Teh MoviePure Pwnage: Teh Movie · 2016
Pure Pwnage: Teh Movie
★ 6.82016
MovieComedyDocumentary
Kyle wants to make a Pure Pwnage movie but he has to do some convincing because Jeremy is now living the suburban life and doesn't want to participate.
A BagA Bag · 2023
A Bag
2023
MovieHorrorThriller
Recently single and lacking direction, Brandon finds himself spiraling into a journey of insanity when he discovers a brown paper bag in his backyard. Overwhelmed by paranoia, his efforts to get rid of the bag become far more challenging than expected.
Sleeping with DemonsSleeping with Demons · 2023
Sleeping with Demons
2023
MovieComedyHorror
Jack can't sleep... and their sleepless nights are only getting worse. When Jack's sleep paralysis demon invites themselves into the bedroom, things continue to spiral out as The Demon's game to keep Jack awake only becomes more and more obscure.
A Dollar Short For The Ferryman's FeeA Dollar Short For The Ferryman's Fee · 2025
A Dollar Short For The Ferryman's Fee
2025
MovieHorrorWestern
In an unforgiving battle for his soul, a grizzled middle aged man, plagued by a myriad of ailments, becomes the target of nightmarish creatures dispatched by the Ferryman of the River Styx. Refusing to settle his debt, he battles to outlast these henchmen of Death in a high stakes struggle for his very existence.
The Death of Gary GoldwaterThe Death of Gary Goldwater · 2014
The Death of Gary Goldwater
★ 6.02014
MovieComedyCrime
A dark comedy about two hit-men that think it's a lot easier to dispose of their target than it actually is.
The Elephant's PresentThe Elephant's Present · 2025
The Elephant's Present
2025
MovieDramaComedy
James comes home for the holidays with the intention of repairing the strained relationship with his daughter. Despite his attempt to mend things with a gift, his efforts are rejected, leading James to reluctantly toss the present in the trash. What follows is a series of mishaps, missteps, and misanthropic musings, tracing the discarded gift's journey as it returns to its rightful owner.

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