Award-Winning Filmmaker
Joe Ciminera
Pioneering horror, suspense, and psychological storytelling
About Joe
Independent Filmmaker
Joe Ciminera is an award-winning independent filmmaker who has earned recognition for his distinctive directing style that emphasizes authenticity and emotional intensity—often working without traditional scripts on set to capture raw, natural performances.
With over 250 film festival awards, Joe has established himself as a pioneering force in horror and psychological storytelling, delivering immersive and emotionally driven narratives that push creative boundaries.
His body of work spans horror, science fiction, suspense, anthology storytelling, and more—including Purification, Acedia, 6 Minutes of Death, The Library, Tales from the Dark, Somnium, Me Familia, and Funeral.
Career Highlights
Filmography
A complete list of films and projects spanning over a decade of independent filmmaking.
| Year | Title | Genre | Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Funeral | Drama | Writer, Director, Producer, Actor |
| 2022 | The Wizards Books: A Tale of Three Sisters | Fantasy | Director |
| 2021 | Me Familia 2 | Crime Drama | Writer, Director, Actor |
| 2020 | Corona Virus Quarantine | Short | Writer, Director |
| 2020 | 6 Tales of Sin | Anthology Series | Creator, Writer, Director |
| 2018 | Somnium | Horror/Thriller | Writer, Director, Producer, Editor |
| 2017 | E19 Virus | Horror/Thriller | Writer, Director |
| 2017 | Me Familia | Crime Drama | Writer, Director, Cinematographer |
| 2015 | Character Flaws | Short | Writer, Director |
| 2014 | Venial | Horror | Writer, Director, Actor |
| 2013 | 6 Minutes of Death | Thriller/Horror | Writer, Director, Producer |
| 2013 | The Library | Horror/Fantasy | Writer, Director, Actor |
| 2013–2024 | Tales from the Dark | Anthology TV | Creator, Writer, Director |
| 2012 | Acedia | Horror | Writer, Director, Producer, Actor |
| 2012 | Purification | Sci-Fi / Horror | Writer, Director, Producer, Actor |
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