Joseph Valentino Palau holds a Masters degree in Film & Media from Copenhagen University, a bachelor from Full Sail University in Entertainment business, and in film production from New York Film Academy. Joseph has gone on to write, direct and produce 22 episodes of a Danish web series and several short films; including a festival award winning quarantine short, Immun: Prologen. This short inspired him to develop and write The Gleam, feature screenplay selected for Powr baltic stories exchange . In an effort to help bridge the gap between diverse talent, aspiring storytellers, and industry professionals; Joseph founded Copenhagen Web Fest with Regina Mosch. He wrote an opinion piece in the Danish Politiken newspaper about his experiences with racism, hoping to create dialogue towards change. Joseph won the audience award for his 2022 short film Wake up with Denmark as well as being nominated for the diversity prize because of his efforts to shed light on racism within the film industry. 
Education
Copenhagen University, Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark (MA) (CAND.MAG)
Master of Arts (MA), Film and media, 2016 – 2018

Full Sail University, Winter Park, Florida
Bachelor's degree, January 2011 (Graduated) Entertainment Business/ Film, 2009 - 2011
New York Film Academy, Certificate in Filmmaking
January 2009 (Graduated),Certificate in Filmmaking, Digital Filmmaking, 2007 - 2009
Film Connection, Los Angeles, California,Certificate in Film Production
January 2009 (Graduated) ,Certificate in Film Production, Filmmaking, 2007 - 2009
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Organized Events/Mentorships
Filmbranchens Mentorprogram:  mentored by Manuel Claro

Copenhagen Web Fest, Copenhagen, Denmark
Founder / Festival Director  April 2017 - Present
Organization of workshops, masterclasses, and Pitching opportunities. Collaborations with DR, TV2, Beofilm, Sweet Chili ent. supersonic, Iconic film, Scandinavian Film fund, WIFTI, Creative Media Desk Danmark.

Foreign Filmmakers in Denmark
Co-hosted with Ene Rasmussen (Creative Media Desk Danmark)