Joe Hartnett

Started as surfer and merchant seaman
Wrote a hit song, "Do The Surfer Stomp!"
Graduated from UCLA
Wrote a novel
Created episode ideas and outlines for Smurfs
Produced healthcare programs for schools (via Disney Educational Media)
Married with two daughters, three grandchildren (one more on way!)
Worked one career in advertising
Made a documentary for a cancer center client
Found true passion in filmmaking
Finishing fourth documentary film,
With One Tied Hand, in post-production for April release to film festivals
Now writing, developing and grand-parenting as needed (by me and/or them!)