Videographer On The Rise

by Brenda L. Madden

The old saying goes “that youth is wasted on the young,” but that is not always the case as evidenced by Joshua Harrison - a young man with a vision who is mixing his dreams with a little bit of reality.

Growing up in a household of creative visionaries - his mother, Dixie Harrison, an entertainer, producer and talent agent and fa-ther, Jim “Moose” Sowards, an award-winning TV director for numerous shows including TNN’s “Nashville Now” - Joshua’s dreams and creativity just came naturally.

Initially embarking on an acting career, Joshua garnered a variety of acting gigs includ-ing the lead role in the video, “Why Me” by country music group, The Lost Trailers, which aired regularly on CMT. Not satisfied with just being in front of the camera, Joshua, following his father’s example, expanded his expertise to behind the camera; therefore, opening up even more opportunities within the acting and music communities.

He formed Joshua Harrison Productions and began filming weddings just to get his feet wet, but it was not long before he found himself taking on projects of a more creative nature. Most recently, he was the videographer for country music singer, Allen Karl’s music video, “Butterflies.” Filmed on location at the Gold Rush Restaurant & Bar in Nashville, Tennessee, Joshua was able to finish the shoot in one day, an extraordinary feat, especially since he had college finals that week as well! The video, now in the editing process will begin airing soon.

While Joshua continues to grow his business by expanding into documentaries, commercials, television and film, he is also working with his agent, Talent Trek to secure more acting parts. Nevertheless, even amidst all the glitz and glamour of showbiz, Joshua is planning to finish his college degree. A determined man, he understands that finding balance is the key. No matter the task - freelance videographer, actor, or college student - Joshua Harrison puts his heart and soul into every role.