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Giving Back – Habitat for Humanity

Joseph wields a hammer and circular saw to make life better for one lucky Los Angeles family. Los Angeles theatre company, Theatre 68 came together with Habitat for Humanity to provide a new chance and hope for a family of…

‘Weak Species’ Receives LA Premiere

After much worldwide festival acclaim, WEAK SPECIES will make its LA debut July 17th at the Fairfax Theatre. The film is based on writings by cult author Dennis Cooper and featuring music by British art band No-Man. WEAK SPECIES is…

Joseph Helms Production of ‘Deep Shit’

Joseph is directing the upcoming stage play, “Deep Shit” at Theatre 68 in Los Angeles. This original work follows two young female artists navigating their individual career endeavors while trying to make sense of their intimate and somewhat temperamental relationship…

Recently completed filming ‘Weak Species’

A coming age story, about two high school students who, while at odds with each other, have more in common than they realize. As their paths spiral downward, they could save each other -or continue on their way down. Joseph…

Recently Completed ‘The Eyes of Samir’

The film witnesses two journalists, one played by Joseph Gilbert, who are captured and tortured by a terrorist group during wartime Iraq and bravely struggle to fight back. Joseph joined the cast along side Tony Todd (Candyman).

Joseph Shoots KIA Commercial

Spend a couple of days in the desert, with helicopters whirling overhead, and you’ve got yourself a very cool KIA commercial. The spot was produced by david and goliath and directed by Jorn Haagan. Watch the commercial on YouTube – click…

Premiere Screening of ‘The Page Turner’

Joseph Gilbert landed the lead comedic role in “The Page Turner,” also performs high-energy, whimsical choreography. The film premieres at the Regent Showcase Cinema in Los Angeles in July. Paul (Joseph Gilbert) discovers an unexpected desire while attending a piano…

Joseph Shoots Apple Commercial

Highly anticipated and shrouded in secrecy until it’s release, Joseph Gilbert kicked off Apple TV’s campaign with the introductory 30-second commercial. The spot produced by twba/chiat/day and directed by Mark Romanek. This marks the second time Joseph has worked with…

World Premier of Garry Michael White’s ‘Arlington’

Joseph returns to The Company of Angels Theatre for the fourth time in a year, playing multiple characters in an epic new play by Garry Michael White, Playwright and Palm d’or (Cannes) winning screenwriter of “Scarecrow”. “Arlington” examines the palpable…

Production Begins on ‘Eyes of Samir’

Currently in pre-production of “Eyes of Samir,” Joseph joins the cast along side of Tony Todd (“Candyman”) and Shaun Toub (“Crash”) in a film directed by Kevin Shulman. SAMIR witnesses a journalist captured by a terrorist group during wartime Iraq…

Joseph Gilbert – Recognized as Top Performer in LA Theatre

Recently listed as one of the Top 5 male Los Angeles theatre performances by www.reviewplays.com, Joseph was recognized for his portrayal of Randy O’Farrell in Cintra Wilson’s “XXX Love Act” at The Company of Angels. “There is a very tense and…

Sex, Drugs, Politics, Hate, Racism, Greed

Joseph returns to The Company of Angels Theatre with an original work that proves to be an evening of unique theatre. “Bare Naked Angels: Angles Unleashed” brings together an ensemble cast and co-creators, who wrote and performed their original works,…