Josh Youngbar

About our video director

Josh founded Connect Films because he noticed that too often companies are underserved video production. “Many teams don’t take the extra step to make a true impact.” They didn’t have the emotional tug that they deserved.

An Emmy® Award-winning video director, Josh oversees each video from concept to creation, whether they are commercials, brand videos, or any creative project in between.

Even when he’s traveling around the world working on projects, he understands that his most important role is a team leader. Connect Films’ true value stems from the skill and collaboration of his crew, not the angle of his lens.

His creative, technical, and storytelling experience blends perfectly into his passion for video. With over 20 years in video production he always looks for the next creative challenge.

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Meet the Crew

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    Josh Youngbar

    FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

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    Brandon "Blue" Shirley

    DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY & VFX

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    Michael Mowen

    SOUND MIXER & SOUND DESIGNER

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    Lucas Youngbar

    GAFFER & GRIP

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    Mallory Petty

    EDITOR & GRIP

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    Tim Beach

    GRIP & SWING

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    Katie Stover

    PRODUCTION & MARKETING

View Our Projects
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    "Again and again, I know I can trust Connect Films for my client projects. They deliver emotionally powerful videos without losing sight of the overall goal or advertising purpose. They're great partners!"

    Pieter Bickford
    Director of Marketing, High Rock

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    Working with Connect Films is always a seamless experience. They’re flexible, friendly, and attentive—from pre-production through to the final cut. They bring professionalism and positivity to everything they do. I trust them completely and always look forward to our next project together.

    Alexa Furlong
    Senior Content Specialist, Volvo Construction Equipment
    North America Marketing Communications​

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    "With their detailed preproduction and talented crew (who arrived early, well prepared, and ready to go), Connect Films is at another level. I can't wait to work with them again."

    Nick Kline,
    VP of Mission Advancement at Horizon Goodwill Industries

  • "A professional & proficient production team that turns every visionary idea, big or small, into a unique and impactful story. I seize any opportunity to work with them because they are true masters of their craft and an absolute pleasure in which to collaborate.

    Scott Wohlfeill
    Art Director, FilmFrog

Get started today

  1. Contact us

    Complete the contact form, or email us at hello@connectfilms.com

  2. We ask questions.

    The best projects arise when we share your vision, and you take part in the creative and video production process.

  3. We call “action”

    After your approvals during a thorough pre-production process, we set the lights, camera, and call action.