J. Joly in

J. Joly

Login to view DISC.
CEO / Co-Founder at Branded to Film
📍 Wolfe Island, Ontario, Canada

J. Joly is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Branded to Film, focusing on producing high-concept genre films. He is pioneering a "hyperlocal" production model to build a sustainable film sector in Kingston, Ontario. A Queens University graduate, Joly is often described by peers as a visionary with a no-nonsense approach to delivering high-quality products.

His career began in entertainment, touring with bands like The Tragically Hip and Primus before working in film and television production. His entrepreneurial spirit extends to co-founding Karbon Brewing Co. , which aims to produce carbon-negative beer, and a boutique media house, Liquor Donuts. He also holds a certification in Environmental Sustainability.

Unique fact: During his university studies, he toured internationally as a musician with well-known rock bands.

Read the full overview →
Experience
14 Years
Current Role
CEO / Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Wolfe Island, Ontario, Canada
Personality Overview

How J. shows up

Communication Style
Decision Approach
Work Preference

Behavioral traits and communication patterns that shape how this person evaluates opportunities, builds trust, and makes decisions in professional settings.

Login to view personality overview.
Priorities

Topics J. cares about

Hyperlocal Film Production
He is actively developing and promoting a model to build self-sustaining film and TV production hubs in mid-sized cities like Kingston, authoring the "Hyperlocal Ontario Action Plan".
Genre Filmmaking
His company, Branded to Film, is focused on producing a slate of original, high-concept genre films, including the sci-fi/thriller "DEN MOTHER CRIMSON".
+5 more topics Login to view topics
Career

Work history

3-2022
CEO / Co-Founder
Branded to Film
11-2020 - 3-2023
Wolfe Island Wrangler/Co-Founder
Karbon Brewing Co.
5-2019
Co-Founder
Liquor Donuts
6-2012 - 4-2015
National Advisor
Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television
5-2012 - 5-2022
CEO / Co-Founder
The Coup Company
In the press

Media appearances

Local production company preparing to build $20M film studio in 2025. Featured in Branded to Film
See now
Education
BA
Queen's University
Social presence
in
Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

DISC behavioral profile

Dominance, influence, steadiness, and calculativeness scores with guidance on how this person prefers to communicate and decide.

Login to view DISC.

More profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Unlock the full playbookSee exactly how to sell to J.. Free, 10 seconds.