ABOUT
Joshua Turpin is a Toronto-based filmmaker who works as a production designer and art director. He is known in the industry as a "Josh-of-all-trades".
After earning his BFA from the University of Victoria's theatre directing and film studies programs, he spent the following years continuing his education at the University of Alberta and East China Normal University. He has travelled extensively spending considerable time in Australia, India, China and Japan, before landing in Toronto.
As a production designer and art director Joshua has collaborated with many notable directors (Iza Benn, Emily Hagins, Rodrigo Godino, James Allodi, Gloria Kim, Simone Stock, Connor Gaston, Sean Wainsteim), producers (Penny McDonald, Pasha Patriki, Misha Skoric, Mark Sirju, Jeff So) and musical talents (Jessie Reyez, Loudluxury, REZZ, The Beaches) from all walks of life. When not working, he volunteers for institutions including the National Theatre School of Canada, the Canadian Film Centre, University of Toronto, NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and the Film and TV School of the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (FAMU). Joshua has worked throughout Canada, Europe, and Asia, and has had his work showcased at Toronto International Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival, and Whistler Film Festival among others.
Josh's grit and love for the arts makes for an enjoyable collaborative experience.