Joseph Yates is an Atlanta based filmmaker originally from Richmond, VA. He wrote and directed the sci-fi-horror-comedy "Fetal Position," which is being developed into a feature film, and produced the independent thriller "Soul to Keep" starring Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr.

As an actor, he is known for his roles as Re-Animated Frankenstein on HBO's "Lovecraft Country," Netflix original "Juanita," and Richard Chizmar's "Murder House." He also worked in the casting department of "Stranger Things 4."