Joseph Valentino Palau

Joseph Valentino Palau (b. May 13, 1988, The Bronx, New York) is a film director and screenwriter known for Hyggeligt (2026), Vågn op med Danmark (2022) and Immun: Prologen (2020). He holds a Master’s degree in Film & Media from the University of Copenhagen, a bachelor’s degree in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University, and training in film production from New York Film Academy. Committed to bridging gaps between diverse talent and the industry, he co-founded Copenhagen Web Fest with Regina Mosch. Palau has written about his experiences with racism in Politiken to spark dialogue and change, winning the Audience Award for Vågn op med Danmark (Wake Up with Denmark) (2022) and earning a nomination for the Diversity Prize.