Javier Badillo
Director / Producer / Writer / Musician
Film / TV + Animation
Vancouver, Canada

contact@javierbadillo.com | cell: (1) 778-869-9651

Javier Badillo is a Venezuelan-Canadian film director, producer,
writer and musician. He dabbles in action adventures, political
and historical thrillers, awkward romantic comedies, magical realism
and outsider dramas. His films and characters portray worldly lives,
bittersweet nostalgia, sharp wit, a longing for a better future
and a place to call home. His short films have played in
international film festivals, American TV and the Web.

Javier is currently in post-production of his short movie
Afternoon at Gudrun, an awkwardly tender comedy about
emotional connection in this physically disconnected age.



Javier is also entering post-production of his first feature film
(as a producer) titled The Cover-Up, a microbudget PG-13
teen comedy in the vein of American Pie and Superbad,
directed by the talented Erick Boychuk.

FILM COMPANIES AND AFFILIATIONS

In 2005 Javier founded Spitshine Flicks Inc., an independent
film production company that focuses on genre feature films
for the international marketplace.

Since early 2011 Javier is the Regional Director for the non-profit
filmmakers organization Raindance (www.raindancecanada.com)
and host of the Institute for International Film Financing (IIFF) (www.filmfinancing.org) townhall meetings. He also serves as
Programming Director at the 2012 Vancouver Short Film Festival (www.vsff.com)

MUSIC

Javier is also a professional recording and performing musician
with a number of albums in various bands. In the late 90s he toured
with Malaysian seminal punk rock band Lyme and co-founded the indie
record label Bongsai Records. In Canada he toured and recorded with
the popular gypsy-latin band Kola Collective and is currently
playing and writing with the latin-punk rock duo Caracas.

He lives, plays, and works in Vancouver, BC.






Press+Media

Listen to Javier's phone interview on NEWS1130AM radio
station, speaking about the fundraising efforts for his debut
feature film The Cover-Up.

Read Javier's interview in the filmmakers section
of the Beyond Robson online magazine.

Read Javier's interview in the VanArts blog.

Javier's animated intro for Henchin' was recently
featured on Jerry Beck's Cartoon Brew


Testimonials

“Javier is detail orientated, hard working and delivers above and beyond expectations.
I recommend him wholeheartedly and he is a pleasure to work with.” November 3, 2010
Katrin Bowen, Director, Bowen Arrow Productions

“Javier is one of the most level-headed, effective, and cheerful leaders I have ever
had the pleasure to work with. He is highly knowledgable about filmmaking with tons of
experience. His constructive and friendly attitude makes people want to work with him.
And his ability to think strategically make him a wonderful team leader.
Working with Javier is both productive and a pleasure.” November 3, 2010
Ned Goodhue, CEO, False Creek Films

WATCH JAVIER'S SHORT FILMS ONLINE:

	FAITH & CONVICTION (4 min) A short film by Javier Badillo
	Winner - Reel13 (TV broadcast on Thirteen/WNET/PBS), New York, October 2011
	Official Selection - The Eclectic Circus, Vancouver, August 2011

	SCARS (5 min) A short film by Javier Badillo
	Official Selection - Made in Vancouver Pre-Olympics Film Festival 2010
	Official Screening - Celluloid Social Club Vancouver, November 2009

	HENCHIN (Trailer) A short film by Javier Badillo
	Official Selection - MidForms International New Media and Film Festival Vancouver, 2009

ANIMATION DIRECTOR / PRODUCER REEL

PRODUCTION DESIGNER / ART DIRECTOR REEL

SINGER/DRUMMER in CARACAS (2011)

All content copyright (c) Javier Badillo 2012