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A seasoned producer who has worked on smash films like HITMAN'S WIFE'S BODYGUARD and OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN, which grossed over $240 million! With over a decade of experience collaborating with top-tier talent, including MARK WAHLBERG, MICHAEL BAY, and MRBEAST, alongside major brands such as NIKE, NFL, MLB, PGA, HASBRO, CAESAR'S ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, and co-producing the upcoming action epic RED SONJA (Fall 2025), Joe is currently a producer & development executive at Eclectic Pictures! Full Bio »
The Executive Hour Webcast with Producer & Development Executive at Eclectic Pictures, Joe Smith! Join our LIVE audience of Writers' Room members as we welcome Joe, whose credits include hit films like the HITMAN'S WIFE'S BODYGUARD and OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN, which grossed over $240 million! With over a decade of experience collaborating with top-tier talent, including MARK WAHLBERG, MICHAEL BAY, and MRBEAST, and co-producing the upcoming action epic RED SONJA (Fall 2025), Joe brings extensive production expertise to the Executive Hour. Joe brought extensive production expertise to the Executive Hour as he spoke about his career and answered questions from our audience.
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