Director Joshua Coates, nickname DJC, was born on March 10th 1982 & hit the ground running! His creativity & "never die" attitude was passed down from his father Maurice Coates who was the foundering member of the hit Philadelphia R&B group Brenda & the Tabulations of the late 60's. However, it is to his spiritual parents, Shepherd Mother Elaine Cobb (Head Quarters Church Of God In Philadelphia) who discovered and helped develop his abilities in the performing arts, and presiding bishop, Bishop Henry A. Cobb (Head Quarters Church Of God In Philadelphia) who brought him up in the Gospel, that Joshua Coates gives credit and recognition to for the success he is today.
In 1996, while attending Philadelphia's High School of Creative and performing Arts, Joshua discovered the art of film making and theater production. His love for movie making grew rapidly as he often cut class during school and spent countless hours after school on editing machines learning and perfecting his craft. In 1997 Joshua wrote, and directed his first full length independent film entitled GAME. The film was entered into the Derek Freese Independent Film Festival at Temple University. Out of a 1000 entries, GAME placed 10th overall. This ignited Joshua's passion of his craft even further.In 2002, Joshua wrote, directed, and starred in THE CALLED, a Faith based independent film which got him local recognition from the church community and the Trinity Broad Casting Network (TBN). This same film later got him acknowledgement from some of Hollywood's elite players, one being a Philadelphia great, Charlie Mack, long time aide and best friend of actor Will Smith. Joshua later collaborated with Charlie Mack to write a screenplay for a major motion picture that he hope's to one day see on the big screen. Joshua has learned a lot about the movie business by meeting some heavy hitters in the industry, and he has gleamed from every opportunity.
In 2007, he executive produced, directed & wrote the Jenae So In Love CD/DVD musical project that was released through his company 20/20 Visions Entertainment Group music division (Universal Music Group). Director Joshua Coates is the president of 20/20 Visions Entertainment Group that is mainly known for its Motion picture division that currently has 3 motion pictures in the pipeline for 2012 - 2014. One of them is a wonderful movie called INIQUITY. Click here to watch the official movie trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1zitKvGF0k. It is a movie inspired by the biblical account of David & Bethsheba. The movie will be showing in Philadelphia Theaters. On July 25th a RED CARPET EVENT will be held at the RITZ EAST (LANDMARK THEATERS) JULY 25th & will be showing there from the 26th-29th. ORDER TICKETS WHILE THEY LAST! For ticket sales, showtimes & listings go to www.iniquitythemovie.com. Also check out INIQUITY'S Facebook page by clicking this link www.facebook.com/pages/Iniquity-theMovie/159129644135081.Joshua Coates is also a loving father & devoted husband to the beautiful Kristine Coates. He is doing so much with the gifts and talents that he has been given. It is easy to say that he is living in his purpose. In my opinion, he is Hollywood's next rising star directors. Remember his name, Joshua Coates, because he will do so many great works in the future.
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