ABOUT ME
Hailing from London, England, and raised in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Joel H. Brewster is a Canadian screenwriter specializing in horror and science fiction.
From a young age, Joel immersed himself in genre films, drawing inspiration from the fast-paced storytelling, practical effects, and iconic scream queens of classic 1980s horror movies.
With a passion for creating thrilling narratives, Joel’s work stands out for its dynamic plots, bold characters, and cinematic potential. His scripts blend the eerie suspense of horror with the imaginative twists of sci-fi, making him a sought-after writer for award-winning screenplays and optionable scripts.
When he’s not writing, Joel enjoys spending time with his family, exploring horror films from around the world, and diving into indie comic books for fresh storytelling inspiration.
Photo Credit: Bianca Gueco
ACCOLADES
- 2024 Vancouver Badass Film Festival - Best Screenplay - (2nd Place) - Control (Feature Screenplay)
- 2024 Sundar Film Festival – Best BC Film – Dil Rakh: Gloves of Kin (Co-Writer)
- 2022 Blood in the Snow Horror Development Lab Selection – Tourist Season (Feature Film Pitch)
- 2016 Telus Storyhive Digital Shorts Grant Recipient– The Man in the Rabbit Mask (Horror Short)
- 2022 Telus Storyhive Digital Shorts Grant Recipient – The Victoria I Know (Dramatic Horror Short)
- 2020 ScreenCraft Horror Competition Semifinalist – Invasive Creatures (Horror Feature)
- 2021 ScreenCraft Sci-Fi & Fantasy Competition Quarterfinalist – The Victoria Incident (Sci-Fi Feature)
- 2021 The Vancouver Badass Film Festival Finalist – Invasive Creatures (Best Feature Screenplay)
- 2022 Vancouver Badass Film Festival Finalist – The Hands That Touched the Devil (Best Feature Screenplay)
- 2022 Vancouver Badass Film Festival Semi-Finalist – The Ark (Sci-Fi Short Screenplay)
- 2021 Barnstorm Film Festival Shortlist – The Man in the Rabbit Mask (Horror Feature)
- 2021 Vancouver Badass Film Festival Finalist – Invasive Creatures (Best Feature Screenplay)
- 2020 Barnstorm Film Festival Shortlist – Short Film Script – The Ark
- 2020 The Vancouver Badass Film Festival Finalist – The Man in the Rabbit Mask (Best Feature Screenplay)
- 2018 ScreenCraft Pilot Search Quarterfinalist – Ritual (TV Pilot)
- Coverfly Endorsed Writer
Photo Credit: Bianca Gueco
IN THE MEDIA
- Times Colonist Interview 2023 - The Victoria I Know (Short Film)
- Vic News - The Victoria I Know (Short Film)
- Interview with Victoria Buzz - The Victoria I Know (Short Film)
- Vancouver Sun Article - In These Very Woods (Anthology Feature)
- Saanich News – The Victoria I Know (Short Film) – Interview
- Victoria Buzz – The Victoria I Know (Short Film) – Interview
- Chek News – The Victoria I Know (Short Film) – Interview
- Dread Central Article- The Man in the Rabbit Mask (Short Film)
- Horror Geek Life Article – The Man in the Rabbit Mask (Short Film)
- Nightmare Conjurings Article – The Man in the Rabbit Mask (Short Film)
- Pop Horror Article – The Man in the Rabbit Mask (Short Film)
- Ihorror Article – The Man in the Rabbit Mask (Short Film)
- Horror Society Article – Becky (Short Film)
GUEST PODCAST EPISODES
- Frankenstein's Podcast Guest Spot: - Episdoe 96: KAIJUBILEE Part VII: Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla
- Frankenstein’s Podcast Guest Spot – Episode 18: Krampus & his Minions
- Frankenstein’s Podcast Guest Spot – Episode 38: The Candymen
- Frankenstein’s Podcast Guest Spot – Episode 40: Pumpkinhead
- HornBloodFire Podcast Guest Spot – Episode 3: Baskin
- Horror and More with Anya Gore Podcast Guest Spot – Interview About Modern Horror
SPEC FEATURE SCREENPLAYS
TOURIST SEASON
GENRE: HORROR COMEDY
The drifting friendship between an awkward entomology grad and a bubbly wannabe Scream Queen is tested when they uncover a conspiracy involving a lake creature lurking in a usually quiet West Coast Canadian city.
In development with Hi/Lo Entertainment
INVASIVE CREATURES
GENRE: MODERN DARK FANTASY
In the wake of her mother's untimely demise, a troubled literary heiress forges an unlikely friendship with a mysterious bartender, who holds the key to unveiling her deepest, long-concealed secret.
In development with Hi/Lo Entertainment
CONTROL
GENRE: SCI-FI HORROR
Exploited for psychic abilities as a child, a young man seeks revenge against the corporation that created him. His mission takes a twist when he falls for a mysterious woman, forcing him to confront his conflicted emotions and unravel a deeper truth.
SPEC PILOT SCREENPLAYS
RITUAL
In a city plagued by ritualistic murders, a haunted detective and an eccentric phobia specialist team up to hunt down killers and cultists, unearthing the secrets of Lochlan City along the way.
DAMSEL
"Riding the momentum of his horror short going viral and being seen by millions on network television in Canada, Joel H. Brewster recently took a meeting with Brillstein Entertainment Partners and is in consideration for the Blood List. He avidly binged 80s horror slasher cannon like FRIDAY THE 13TH and NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET growing up outside of Vancouver. But he was keenly aware of the lack of diversity in both the characters and storytellers on those projects. Now, he writes fast-paced never-catch-your-breath horror features with diverse leads and modern themes. He has received continual attention and accolades for his striking visuals and ability to evoke terror in his action-centric writing samples."
- Tom Dever (Coverfly, Director of Development)
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