Joel Hopkins, 1970
Writers · September 1, 1970
Joel Hopkins
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Joel Hopkins is 55 years old, born September 1, 1970 in United Kingdom · Virgo.
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Joel Hopkins directed indie films that bridged art-house sensibility with mainstream appeal. Born in the UK in 1970, Hopkins wrote and directed Jump Tomorrow and Last Chance Harvey, establishing himself as a British independent filmmaker. A Virgo, he balances meticulous storytelling with character-driven narratives.
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Biography
Joel Hopkins is a British independent film director and screenwriter. Born 1970, Hopkins emerged in the 2000s with Jump Tomorrow (2001), followed by Last Chance Harvey (2008)—films that marked him as a filmmaker capable of blending indie aesthetics with accessible storytelling. As a screenwriter, Hopkins crafts narratives from the ground up, controlling both dialogue and visual language. His Virgo nature—meticulous and detail-oriented—aligns with the precision indie filmmaking demands. British cinema has historically prized auteur-driven independent work, a tradition Hopkins carries forward.
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Trivia
- Jump Tomorrow premiered at Sundance, establishing Hopkins' presence in the independent film circuit.
- Last Chance Harvey marked a tonal shift toward emotionally introspective narratives centered on aging and second chances.
- Hopkins' work as both director and screenwriter places him in a lineage of British filmmakers who maintain creative control across multiple roles.
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The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Joel Hopkins often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
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- Joel Hopkins is 55 years old (born September 1, 1970).
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- Joel Hopkins is a Virgo, born September 1, 1970.
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- Joel Hopkins was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
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- Joel Hopkins is from United Kingdom.
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