bio
Six-Time Emmy® Award-winning Executive Producer and Founder of Evolve Studios®, Joel Edwards has spent over two decades at the intersection of artistry, entrepreneurship, and purposeful storytelling. Since founding the studio in 2010, Joel has led Evolve to become one of the industry's most quietly influential creative forces—producing original feature films, docuseries, branded content, commercials, and experimental media for industry leading platforms like Disney, Netflix, National Geographic, ESPN and many others.
Raised in Los Angeles, Joel launched his career at 18, working with ESPN and FOX Sports before starting his own production company. He taught himself every aspect of production— from camera work to directing—building a hands-on foundation that shaped his creative leadership. At 26, Joel became one of the youngest individuals ever to win a National Emmy Award. Since then, his body of work has earned over 50 nominations and multiple wins from the Television Academy and other major honors. His journey is defined by a commitment to craftsmanship, storytelling instincts, and a passion for using film to articulate the human experience.
Today, Joel leads Evolve across three core verticals: original content development, premium production services, and branded storytelling. His focus remains the same as it was from the start—to create meaningful, visually-driven stories with integrity, intention, and lasting emotional impact.
Raised in Los Angeles, Joel launched his career at 18, working with ESPN and FOX Sports before starting his own production company. He taught himself every aspect of production— from camera work to directing—building a hands-on foundation that shaped his creative leadership. At 26, Joel became one of the youngest individuals ever to win a National Emmy Award. Since then, his body of work has earned over 50 nominations and multiple wins from the Television Academy and other major honors. His journey is defined by a commitment to craftsmanship, storytelling instincts, and a passion for using film to articulate the human experience.
Today, Joel leads Evolve across three core verticals: original content development, premium production services, and branded storytelling. His focus remains the same as it was from the start—to create meaningful, visually-driven stories with integrity, intention, and lasting emotional impact.
