Joseph Frantz

Joseph Frantz

Birth : 1977-06-17, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

History

Joseph "Joe" Frantz is an American filmmaker and author. He is a director, producer, cinematographer, and member of Bam Margera's CKY Crew. His body of works includes the CKY Video Series, Haggard The Movie, MTV reality television shows such as Viva La Bam and Bam's Unholy Union, the Jackass motion pictures, and music videos for bands such as HIM, CKY, Clutch, and The 69 Eyes. Frantz is also a collaborative co-author of the book Dreamseller, which he wrote with MTV / Jackass personality Brandon Novak. Frantz is also a television documentary producer and cinematographer whose works have aired on National Geographic, The History Channel, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, and The Travel Channel.

Profile

Joseph Frantz

Movies

V/H/S/99
Associate Producer
A teenager’s home video leads to a series of horrifying revelations.
blockheaDs in Britain
Himself
Ill-Advised films & Degenerate documented MTV's Khyler Vick of Too Stupid To Die/BlockheaDs journey from the US to UK in his next big adventure "Blockheads in Britain" containing the next generation of Homegrown Stunts, Pranks & Mischief featuring special appearances from Jackass.
CKY: The Greatest Hits
Executive Producer
This one-hour special includes never-before-seen footage of Bam, Ryan Dunn and the rest of the CKY crew.
CKY: The Greatest Hits
Director of Photography
This one-hour special includes never-before-seen footage of Bam, Ryan Dunn and the rest of the CKY crew.
CKY: The Greatest Hits
Himself
This one-hour special includes never-before-seen footage of Bam, Ryan Dunn and the rest of the CKY crew.
CKY: The Greatest Hits
Writer
This one-hour special includes never-before-seen footage of Bam, Ryan Dunn and the rest of the CKY crew.
CKY: The Greatest Hits
Director
This one-hour special includes never-before-seen footage of Bam, Ryan Dunn and the rest of the CKY crew.
blockheaDs the Movie
Cinematography
The blockheaDs crews first full-length film.
blockheaDs the Movie
Himself
The blockheaDs crews first full-length film.
Treasure Chest of Horrors 2
Home Salesman (segment "The Caged Girl?")
Mona Screamalot, along with her crazy family, prepares you for six short horror films from deep within her trashy treasure chest. This anthology features party killers, giant killer babies, an angry murderous child, a bacterial infection like no other, a murderous cross dresser,a killer in the woods, and Satan. Oh yeah, don't forget the buckets of blood.
A Tribute to Ryan Dunn
Camera Operator
Ryan Dunn's friends and family pay tribute to the 'Jackass' star with a look back at his extraordinary life. Join the gang as they come together to share stories and bid a final farewell to both Ryan Dunn and Zac Hartwell.
A Tribute to Ryan Dunn
Archival Footage Coordinator
Ryan Dunn's friends and family pay tribute to the 'Jackass' star with a look back at his extraordinary life. Join the gang as they come together to share stories and bid a final farewell to both Ryan Dunn and Zac Hartwell.
A Tribute to Ryan Dunn
Himself
Ryan Dunn's friends and family pay tribute to the 'Jackass' star with a look back at his extraordinary life. Join the gang as they come together to share stories and bid a final farewell to both Ryan Dunn and Zac Hartwell.
Bam's World Domination
Cinematography
A grueling test of man's will to survive, features participants battling an eight-mile obstacle course full of smoke, fire, barbed wire, freezing water, and fields of mud. Margera and his crew seek to show the Brits that they can tackle any physical challenge, no matter how perilous, as this race often proves to be. Leading up to the race, cameras will follow Margera and his friends as they meet up with some locals and bring their own special brand of American mayhem. From downing pints in London pubs to taking an impromptu dip in the frigid Thames River, Margera and his buddies will stop at nothing in order to leave their mark on England.
Bam's World Domination
Himself (uncredited)
A grueling test of man's will to survive, features participants battling an eight-mile obstacle course full of smoke, fire, barbed wire, freezing water, and fields of mud. Margera and his crew seek to show the Brits that they can tackle any physical challenge, no matter how perilous, as this race often proves to be. Leading up to the race, cameras will follow Margera and his friends as they meet up with some locals and bring their own special brand of American mayhem. From downing pints in London pubs to taking an impromptu dip in the frigid Thames River, Margera and his buddies will stop at nothing in order to leave their mark on England.
Skittin Across America
Self
What would you do to make your dreams come true? Three guys from Central Florida that film Internet Comedy Sketches as "Wooden Steel Productions" set out on a cross country "Skittin Across America" trip and they made their own dreams come true. Shane Hartline, Scotty Trimmier and Drew Roberts hopped a train and began the journey of a lifetime. This was no ordinary journey because the final leg of it will hopefully end up helping thousands of America's youth. How could three unknowns from little Lake Wales, Florida really travel and film with famous people all over the United States? Well, it truly happened.
Dreamseller: The Brandon Novak Documentary
Director
Short subject documentary on Brandon Novak. Includes interviews with friends and family.
Dreamseller: The Brandon Novak Documentary
Self
Short subject documentary on Brandon Novak. Includes interviews with friends and family.
Minghags
Director
A guy who invented this thing called the garbage juicer. You can take garbage and mash it into the trash can, and it has three spouts. You can choose delicious root beer, grapefruit juice or kerosene. This businessman steals the invention from him so the guy spends the whole time trying to dick the businessman over.
Minghags
Executive Producer
A guy who invented this thing called the garbage juicer. You can take garbage and mash it into the trash can, and it has three spouts. You can choose delicious root beer, grapefruit juice or kerosene. This businessman steals the invention from him so the guy spends the whole time trying to dick the businessman over.
Minghags
Writer
A guy who invented this thing called the garbage juicer. You can take garbage and mash it into the trash can, and it has three spouts. You can choose delicious root beer, grapefruit juice or kerosene. This businessman steals the invention from him so the guy spends the whole time trying to dick the businessman over.
Minghags
Teacher
A guy who invented this thing called the garbage juicer. You can take garbage and mash it into the trash can, and it has three spouts. You can choose delicious root beer, grapefruit juice or kerosene. This businessman steals the invention from him so the guy spends the whole time trying to dick the businessman over.
Where the #$&% Is Santa?
Cinematography
In the midst of a trip to Finland to find the perfect Christmas gift for his wife, Missy, skateboarding superstar MTV personality Bam Margera is struck by inspiration to find the elusive Santa Claus.
Where the #$&% Is Santa?
Co-Executive Producer
In the midst of a trip to Finland to find the perfect Christmas gift for his wife, Missy, skateboarding superstar MTV personality Bam Margera is struck by inspiration to find the elusive Santa Claus.
Where the #$&% Is Santa?
Writer
In the midst of a trip to Finland to find the perfect Christmas gift for his wife, Missy, skateboarding superstar MTV personality Bam Margera is struck by inspiration to find the elusive Santa Claus.
Where the #$&% Is Santa?
Himself
In the midst of a trip to Finland to find the perfect Christmas gift for his wife, Missy, skateboarding superstar MTV personality Bam Margera is struck by inspiration to find the elusive Santa Claus.
The Caged Girl?
Home Salesman
A maniac falls in love with his new neighbor, a young college student who lives with her father. Now the Maniac will do anything to get the girl.
Jackass: 24 Hour Takeover
Director of Photography
The Jackasses takeover the MTV studio in New York City for a full day as they livestream straight 24 hours live of total chaos, craziness, foolishness and mayhem.
Jackass 2.5
Camera Operator
The crew have now set off to finish what as left over from Jackass 2.0, and in this version they have Wee Man use a 'pee' gun on themselves, having a mini motor bike fracas in the grocery mall, a sperm test, a portly crew member disguised as King Kong, as well as include three episodes of their hilarious adventures in India.
This Is My Element
Camera Operator
Element's 8th skateboarding video featuring Nyjah Huston, Chad Muska, Brent Atchley, Chad TimTim, Justin Schulte, Jimmy Lannon, Bam Margera, International Team, Mike Barker, Levi Brown, Mike Vallely, Bucky Lasek, Collin Provost, Tosh Townend, Darrell Stanton, and Tony Tave
411VM: Issue 61
Camera Operator
411VM presents "The Bam Issue!" Bam Margera has taken over and is featured throughout 411VM’s Issue #61! Features: Station IDs by Bam and his famous friends, Bam’s first-ever Profile, Spot Check at FDR featuring Bam, Road Trip to Germany with Bam and Adio, Hot Wheels (new article), Scott Christensen, Terrell Robinson, and Jon Goeman,, Day In The Life with Jason Dill, Controlled Chaos featuring Chet Childress, Pat Smith, Steve Nesser and Mike Peterson, Quiksilver Bowlriders Contest—Marseille, France, 1st Step Trick Tip - Boardsliding Rails with special guest Jim Gagne
CKY 4 The Latest & Greatest
Colorist
Fourth and final entry in the CKY series, directed by Bam Margera, featuring the CKY crew and the Margera family.
CKY 4 The Latest & Greatest
Director of Photography
Fourth and final entry in the CKY series, directed by Bam Margera, featuring the CKY crew and the Margera family.
CKY 4 The Latest & Greatest
Producer
Fourth and final entry in the CKY series, directed by Bam Margera, featuring the CKY crew and the Margera family.
Haggard
Director of Photography
After Ryan breaks up Glauren for cheating on him, she is rumored to have been hooking up with heavy metal Hellboy. Ryan enlists the help of his friends Valo and Falcone to find out the truth.
Haggard
Title Graphics
After Ryan breaks up Glauren for cheating on him, she is rumored to have been hooking up with heavy metal Hellboy. Ryan enlists the help of his friends Valo and Falcone to find out the truth.
Haggard
Camera Operator
After Ryan breaks up Glauren for cheating on him, she is rumored to have been hooking up with heavy metal Hellboy. Ryan enlists the help of his friends Valo and Falcone to find out the truth.
Haggard
Producer
After Ryan breaks up Glauren for cheating on him, she is rumored to have been hooking up with heavy metal Hellboy. Ryan enlists the help of his friends Valo and Falcone to find out the truth.
CKY - Infiltrate Destroy Rebuild: The Video Album
Director of Photography
From the late 90's into the new millennium the 'mainstream' attempted to destroy Rock & Roll. Now, Rock & Roll Infiltrates, Destroys & Rebuilds the 'mainstream' I.D.R. The video album is a full-length collection of 12 music videos plus a whole lot more from CKY, the entity that started the destruction of mainstream Rock & Roll during the era of terror...
CKY - Infiltrate Destroy Rebuild: The Video Album
Producer
From the late 90's into the new millennium the 'mainstream' attempted to destroy Rock & Roll. Now, Rock & Roll Infiltrates, Destroys & Rebuilds the 'mainstream' I.D.R. The video album is a full-length collection of 12 music videos plus a whole lot more from CKY, the entity that started the destruction of mainstream Rock & Roll during the era of terror...
CKY - Infiltrate Destroy Rebuild: The Video Album
Himself
From the late 90's into the new millennium the 'mainstream' attempted to destroy Rock & Roll. Now, Rock & Roll Infiltrates, Destroys & Rebuilds the 'mainstream' I.D.R. The video album is a full-length collection of 12 music videos plus a whole lot more from CKY, the entity that started the destruction of mainstream Rock & Roll during the era of terror...
CKY - Infiltrate Destroy Rebuild: The Video Album
Editor
From the late 90's into the new millennium the 'mainstream' attempted to destroy Rock & Roll. Now, Rock & Roll Infiltrates, Destroys & Rebuilds the 'mainstream' I.D.R. The video album is a full-length collection of 12 music videos plus a whole lot more from CKY, the entity that started the destruction of mainstream Rock & Roll during the era of terror...
CKY - Infiltrate Destroy Rebuild: The Video Album
Director
From the late 90's into the new millennium the 'mainstream' attempted to destroy Rock & Roll. Now, Rock & Roll Infiltrates, Destroys & Rebuilds the 'mainstream' I.D.R. The video album is a full-length collection of 12 music videos plus a whole lot more from CKY, the entity that started the destruction of mainstream Rock & Roll during the era of terror...
Mike V's Greatest Hits
Camera Operator
Professional skateboarder and legendary bad ass, Mike V has been fighting against bullies and injustice his whole life. Mike V grew up in a small town in New Jersey and has been fighting for skateboarding and skateboarders his entire professional career. This video documents Mike's most notorious run-in's, confrontations, and brawls. These are the stories behind the stories. It's all here; the car crashing, elbow smashing, ramp thrashing and security guard bashing that has made Mike V a legend in and out of the skateboard world. This video shows you his legendary aggression when someone or something tries to knock him off. Stand Strong indeed.
CKY 3
Production Sound Mixer
The third entry in the CKY series of extreme stunts and skateboarding programs. Directed by and featuring Bam Margera and Brandon DiCamillo, starring Margera, DiCamillo and the rest of the CKY crew.
CKY 3
Producer
The third entry in the CKY series of extreme stunts and skateboarding programs. Directed by and featuring Bam Margera and Brandon DiCamillo, starring Margera, DiCamillo and the rest of the CKY crew.
CKY 3
Cinematography
The third entry in the CKY series of extreme stunts and skateboarding programs. Directed by and featuring Bam Margera and Brandon DiCamillo, starring Margera, DiCamillo and the rest of the CKY crew.
CKY 3
Himself
The third entry in the CKY series of extreme stunts and skateboarding programs. Directed by and featuring Bam Margera and Brandon DiCamillo, starring Margera, DiCamillo and the rest of the CKY crew.
CKY2K
Producer
The second entry in the CKY series of skateboarding programs and extreme stunts: it includes a very chaotic trip to Iceland, some rather disgusting fecal footage, some furniture surfing on the highway, and a demonstration of how to destroy a rental car and get off scot free.
CKY2K
Director of Photography
The second entry in the CKY series of skateboarding programs and extreme stunts: it includes a very chaotic trip to Iceland, some rather disgusting fecal footage, some furniture surfing on the highway, and a demonstration of how to destroy a rental car and get off scot free.
Jump Off A Building
Camera Operator
Toy Machine's 4th video release, "Jump Off A Building", is the follow up to "Welcome to Hell". It is Toy Machine at it's most creative. Featuring the skateboarding of Brian Anderson, Mike Maldonado, Elissa Steamer, Bam Margera, Ed Templeton, Chris Senn and Kerry Getz.
The Brandon Novak Story
Self
Follows the life of skateboarder and MTV star Brandon Novak.
The Brandon Novak Story
Book
Follows the life of skateboarder and MTV star Brandon Novak.