Joseph Avery Dado

Directing

Joseph Avery Dado

Montreal, Québec, Canada

Joseph Avery Dado is a Canadian film director and founder of Dado Productions. He is best known for his debut short film Joe’s Life (2022), which established his focus on intimate, character-driven storytelling. His work often explores themes of loneliness, identity, and the transition into adulthood, with a grounded and emotional approach to coming-of-age narratives.

Known for

Highlights

A Deceptive Dinner2025 · Film · Director
Chemical Acquaintance2025 · Film · Director
Mishap Station2023 · Film · Train Passenger
Joe’s Life2022 · Film · Joe/Joseph Dado
Sweet Cake2024 · Film · Writer
Chaotic Production2024 · Film · Writer

Filmography

Movies

9 films

Chemical Acquaintance2025 · Film · Director
Make 'Em Laugh!2025 · Film · Audience Member #2
A Deceptive Dinner2025 · Film · Director
Chaotic Production2024 · Film · Writer
The Forest Man2024 · Film · Director
Sweet Cake2024 · Film · Writer
The Split-Up2024 · Film · Writer
Mishap Station2023 · Film · Train Passenger
Joe’s Life2022 · Film · Joe/Joseph Dado