Josh Mitchell shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Josh, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Lately, joy has come to me in the quiet hours — walking Burbank’s bike path as the jacaranda trees drop their purple blossoms. It’s a reminder that beauty isn’t always loud or announced — sometimes it just falls at your feet, waiting for you to notice.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m a storyteller from Boston carving out my path in Hollywood. My passion is writing music biopics — scripts that dig into the raw lives behind the legends and give their stories the cinematic edge they deserve.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
Growing up in Rockland Place, we didn’t have much, so we built our own arenas. Behind the Kmart, we’d stack old carriages into the shape of a basketball court. We used mini balls we hustled to win at the carnival, throwing darts at balloons until we had enough. I still remember the day I finally dunked on one of those makeshift rims — in that moment, with my friends cheering, I felt unstoppable. It wasn’t about the basket; it was about creating a world out of nothing and proving I belonged in it.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Writing can feel like isolation — hours at a desk with no applause, no pat on the back, just you and the page. There were nights when I wondered if anyone would ever care about these stories I was pouring myself into. But I didn’t quit, because the work itself became its own reward — and eventually the world caught up.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
One of the biggest lies is that inspiration strikes like lightning — that a script is born in a single burst of genius. The truth is, it’s hours of sweat, rewrites, doubt, and persistence. Genius is the grind.
Hollywood likes to tell itself that it celebrates originality. In reality, it often chases what already worked last summer. True originality has to sneak in through the side door.
The industry pretends it knows what an audience will love. But if that were true, every project would be a hit. Audiences are wild, unpredictable, and smarter than they’re given credit for.
We’re also told if you’re talented, the industry will find you. That’s a dangerous myth. You have to carve your own path, knock on your own doors, and sometimes build the stage yourself before anyone notices.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope they tell a story of someone who never stopped chasing the truth of a life, the pulse of a song, and the heart of a story. Someone who took the ordinary and made it feel cinematic, who lifted the voices of people and music that deserved to be heard, and did it all with curiosity, courage, and a little stubborn joy.
I want to be remembered as a writer who made stories sing, who honored lives with the care and passion they deserved, and who never stopped finding the beauty in the overlooked.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.vimeo.com/picknroll
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchmitchell24
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wickidpissafilms
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josh.mitchell.96592
- Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/mitchwickid
Image Credits
Chucky Mitchell.
