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BIOGRAPHY Born and raisied in the South Shropshire/West Midlands/Worcestershire boarders of, England, Joss Carter is a London-based, multi-dimensional movement and performance artist, creative producer, director and educator with over 20 years of experience in stage, visual art, immersive theatre, film, TV, motion/performance capture and live events. Joss' successful and diverse professional portfolio career, his kind and considerate nature, and his continuous support and commitment to engage with his communities, networks and industries at the very core stages of development encouraging a greater awareness and understanding of Joss' own personal experiences and alternative perceptions of how he can provide ways to support himself and others through the development of an original, innovative and entrepreneurial business platform, artistic entity and creative production company called VANITAS. Founded and directed by Joss, his purpose and intention of VANITAS is currently to connect his communities, networks and his industries together offering each client details and information of how Joss and his company VANITAS might be able to provide those who require further access, direction and support towards who/what/when/where/why/how we can assist with each specific request from concept to completion only found, available and supplied to the client with full confidentiality upon the request and demand of Joss Carter and VANITAS to search within a huge variety and wealth of creative/practical/logistical/special/ resources for further contact, connection, selection and final negotiations of mutual understanding, agreement and confirmation of specifics, Ts & Cs and various contractual obligations of all parties involved. greater awareness of opportunities in developing his establishing himself as one of the most versatile, respected and influential individuals recognised for their commitment, dedication, authenticity and creativity in all aspects and fields of the industry associated to as specialist h creature performance His world class training, education and graduation from the Northern School of Contemporary Dance,  Leeds, UK in 2010 provided Joss with all the vital elements needed to build a successful independent career as a contemporary dance performance artist working for choreographers, companies and collaborators touring to hundreds of theatres, festivals and events proudly performing to thousands of audiences all over the world. is gut instincts have Developing his own radical movement & acting training methodology 'FLESH & BONE INTERROGATIONS' and applying this to his creation, performance and production of original experimental visual art concepts of visceral physical storytelling and transgressive concepts about the insanities and absurdities of humanity, Joss confronts the darkest shadows found deep within his mind, body and soul under the artistic identity known as YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE. Recognised as an invaluable asset to each and every production he has worked on across many various roles and responsibility entrusted to him, Joss delivers his unique abilities, expertise, experience and resources to the highest standards of the industries expectations. ​

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A R T I S T I C  S T A T E M E N T S
philosophies
- performance
-taining
-education
-production
-choreogaphy & direction
-personal
-mental health
-ccreativity  all aspects
stage/film/tv differnces
self awareness
-why so open and informative
fears dreams fantasy reality
successs and failure
control vs uncontrol
ego vs self
growth vs destruction
trust/belief/
shadow self
limits/boundaires/dangers/rewards
integrity
greater good vs evils
sharing vs secrets
advice
indusry experiences/obserrvations
2 year gap
non conformity
technique vs craft
transparency

CREATURE 1

CREATURE 2

MO & P CAP

STUNT & SPACT

STAGE

MUSIC VIDEOS

MONOLOGUE

PERSONAL PRODUCTIONS

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“Joss is one of the most exciting artists I have worked with in a long time. His artistry, creativity and extraordinary performance skills are a gift for any creative production."

- Lynne Page, Movement Director : The 47th

Second Skin Agency

RACHEL BREEZE - SECOND SKIN AGENCY
(CREATURE/MOVEMENT/ACTOR/STUNT/MOVEMENT DIRECTION)

EMAIL: OFFICE@SECONDSKINAGENCY.COM
PHONE: +44 775 883 559
WEB: WWW.SECONDSKINAGENCY.COM

Voicefox agency

EMILY DEAN - VOICEFOX AGENCY
(MOTION & PERFORMANCE CAPTURE)

EMAIL: INFO@VOICEFOX.CO.UK
PHONE: +44 7906 905 202
WEB: WWW.VOICEFOX.CO.UK

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“Carter is a master, a visionary, and a true fine artist”

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MONSTER FX

SFX MAKE UP & PROSTHETICS SUPPLIER

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WILL HARVEY - MONSTER FX

SFX MAKE UP & PROSTHETICS ARTST

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CRAIG MURRAY

FILM DIRECTOR/PRODUCER

"He always gave a committed and intense performance to his role. 

I watched him fearlessly throw himself into/off/at all the extreme elements that he faced throughout the 12 week production."

- Cliff Wallace, SFX prosthetics make up artist and sculptor - 'Curfew'

"Joss is incredibly hard working and dedicated to his craft."

- Anna Halberg, Director : TAROT

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