In the dead of August 2024, Joseph not only attended but competed in the very first BAD Student Film Festival. Read the review to find out what mayhem ensued. 

The Inaugural Bad Student Film Fest

A local writes to the city as to why his neighborhood deserves more funding (part of an ongoing series revolving around Glassellland). 

The Case for Water in Glassellland

A speaker grapples with a painful separation and reflects on a lost love, the passage of time, and feelings of inadequacy and fear. 

Chive 3

A first-hand account of author Joseph’s grandmother's life story, including her difficult childhood in El Salvador, immigration to the U.S., and her eventual triumph over breast cancer. Published in literary mag Writers for Rights, 2021.

The Garden is Calm with Diverse Flowers

An unnamed narrator recounts memories of a past relationship with a woman named Marie Lou, triggered by a power outage and a series of encounters that remind him of their shared past. 

Wishtoyo

“On a rainy day in Los Angeles a nameless narrator recounts recent experiences traveling through the mountains of San Sebastián.”
Top 100 in LaunchPad’s 2024 Prose Competition. Top 20 on Coverfly’s Red List in 2024.


It Rained Frogs Last Nite

Gladlyinsane is the production company founded by Joseph X Casillas. Specializing in sketch comedy, the group has expanded to drama short films, script coverage, photography, and much more. 

Gladlyinsane Dot Com

Glassellland is a documentary about the gentrification in Glassell Park, Los Angeles told through the personal experiences of director Joseph X Casillas. 

Glassellland (teaser)

Channel Trailer for Gladlyinsane Productions comedy videos. 

Gladlyinsane trailer

All of Joseph's featured screenplays and accolades.

Joseph X Casillas Coverfly

The home of all Gladlyinsane short films, sketches, and trailers. 

Joseph X Casillas

Selected work

Projects