Josh Hayes

Josh Hayes is a Filmmaker, Cinematographer, Executive Director, Former Professional Athlete, and Podcast Host. Born and raised in Twentynine Palms, California, Josh moved to San Francisco to pursue a degree in Cinema Production in 2003. After graduating from San Francisco State University in 2005, he worked briefly for a few production houses but then decided to work for himself as a freelance Video Producer. He's been enjoying the the highs and lows of that decision ever since. Over the years he's Produced and Directed videos for news agencies, non profits, musicians, sports, Silicon Valley, lifestyle brands, "Mom & Pop" shops, and more. Josh is most passionate about social justice work and attempts to contribute via his nonprofit Visual Anarchy and through filmmaking. Visual Anarchy makes free videos for struggling nonprofits and community organizations in crisis. It also teaches free video production, mentors people getting started in the field, and hosts an educational podcast. As a filmmaker Josh debuted with the hard hitting social justice documentary The Invisible Class. The Invisible Class is the result of 11 years with the homeless population all across America. The documentary is the first film to look at the systemic causes that created mass homelessness and has a curated release through homeless organizations via a Community Screenings format. As such it help generate food, clothing and hygiene kit donations, raise awareness for each individual organization, engage new possible volunteers, and works as a fundraiser. Josh is currently (2022) working on a 13 part series about the nearly insurmountable challenges Americans face post-incarceration. The series entitled Project Homecoming asks the question, does The United States believe in rehabilitation?