Festival Director and Documentary Filmmaker
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
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- Public Access Coordinator at Charter Communications
- Festival Director at Thin Line Film Fest
- Partner at Crawler Media LLC
- President at Texas Filmmakers
- Education
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- University of North Texas
- University of Houston
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Joshua Butler’s Summary
I have been working in the entertainment industry for ten years. I run a media non-profit (Texas Filmmakers) which in turn runs a film festival (Thin Line Film Fest). I have released two DVDs; first is One-Eyed Girl, a feature doc about Bay St Louis, MS after Hurricane Katrina; second is Bohemia Rising: the story of fry st. I also manage the public access television station in Denton, TX. I want to grow support locally and regionally for Texas Filmmakers while expanding the statewide awareness of Thin Line.
Joshua Butler’s Specialties:
Organizing, Business Structures, Business Practices, Fundraising, Producing, Managing
Joshua Butler’s Experience
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Public Access Coordinator
Charter Communications
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; CHTR; Telecommunications industry)
September 2006 — Present (2 years 11 months)
I 100% manage the public access television station for Denton and the surrounding communities. I produce nearly 30 shows per month. Mostly in the studio but a few are in the field.
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Festival Director
Thin Line Film Fest
(Motion Pictures and Film industry)
September 2006 — Present (2 years 11 months)
Thin Line Film Fest is the only all-documentary film festival in the State of Texas held February 17-21, 2010. We screen all types of documentaries including traditional docs, mockumentaries, docufictions, docudramas, etc. All activities are held in downtown Denton, TX.
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Partner
Crawler Media LLC
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Media Production industry)
November 2005 — Present (3 years 9 months)
Crawler Media LLC was founded with my partner, Matthew Crawford in 2005. Crawler Media is the holding company for all media assets generated through partnerships with actual production companies.
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President
Texas Filmmakers
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Media Production industry)
February 2004 — Present (5 years 6 months)
Texas Filmmakers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which provides resources to the emerging media maker. Our programs include film production grants, low-cost equipment rental, post-production faciities, and more.
Joshua Butler’s Education
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University of North Texas
B.A. , Radio, Television, & Film , 2003 — 2006
In my second year, I was asked to produce a 30-minute short film for a graduate student. It was a great experience. The opportunity came about through the consistent attention I was giving to the student chapter.
- Activities and Societies:
- Founded and ran a student organization for two years which became the current Texas Filmmakers.
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University of Houston
Computer Science > Theatre > Media Production 1996 — 2002
I attended off and on while I worked for my family full-time at Stelzig of Texas.
- Activities and Societies:
- Trained to play baseball, Theatre
Additional Information
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Joshua Butler’s Interests:
producing, making it happen, expanding the empire
Joshua Butler’s Groups:
Events Commitee - Dallas Producers Association,
Media Advisory Board - Denton Independent School District,
President - Texas Filmmakers
Festival Director - Thin Line Film Fest
Joshua Butler’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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