Joshua Michael Gennari was born in Riverside California. After high school he join the United States Army where he served 12 years as a combat medic, he was deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was honorably discharged in 2005. In 2008 Joshua return to college where he began to pursue his love for film. In 2009 he established a film production company called Area 51 Productions LLC. Where he completed a number of films and documentaries, such as "The Inevitable" and the Documentary for Rainier Therapeutic Riding showcasing how horses can help folks with PTSD. Joshua has also done quite a few Training & Tutorial videos as well as music videos. In 2012 he graduated with a BA in Film Production. In 2015 he completed his MS in Instructional Design and Technology.

Joshua has begun a new chapter in his film making journey by starting a new Film Studio in Montana called Selway Studios. He is currently working on some Montana based projects as well as in pre-production for an action movie.