Joseph Patel

Joseph Patel is an Academy Award-winning producer, director, and journalist who was a guest on the "Mixed and Mastered" podcast. He is known for his work on documentaries, notably producing "Summer of Soul (...Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised)," which won an Oscar for Best Documentary Feature Film.

Patel has a background in music and culture journalism, having written for various hip-hop magazines and contributed to a student radio station where he connected with members of the hip-hop collective SoleSides. His career has also included producing and directing for media outlets such as MTV, Vice, The Fader, and Vevo. He has discussed his journey in the industry, from his early days to his work on acclaimed films.