Olive Entertainment was established in 2005 by filmmaker Josh Hope in Chicago, IL. It is our goal to produce entertaining films of all genres that will transcend socio-economic boundaries. Our films will focus around genuine relationships, themes and situations, because we believe nothing is more fascinating than real life. It is our mission to develop strong working relationships within the film and investor communities. Ultimately, though, it's the community at large that makes up the movie fan base with their love of film and willingness to experience the journeys of those on screen for whom we will strive for entertainment excellence.
Josh Hope
jrh@OliveEntertainment.com
Josh, a native of Waynoka, Oklahoma got his start on several popular network television shows (
American Idol, 30 Days, The Biggest Loser), and has worked various positions on a variety of independent film projects. Josh's first two short films (
Eugene and the Worm, Copasetic) which he wrote, produced and directed have now screened at numerous film festivals all across North America.
Josh's third short film
Sprinkles, the true tale of a dead dog, was acquired for distribution by Ouat Media after it's premiere at the 2009 Palm Springs International Short Film Festival. He looks to do the same in 2010 with his latest short
Alex/October, the dark romantic comedy about two odd ball strangers who spend the day together after meeting online. Josh is also currently co-producing his fifth short film
The Singer, and first feature film
Wild Blue with Caitlin Laingen.
Wild Blue has been named a finalist at the 2009 Gotham Screen Film Festival Screenplay Competition, and semi-finalist at the 2009 StoryPros International Screenplay Contest..
