Joe Penna (born May 29, 1987) is a Brazilian-American film director, screenwriter, and producer. He first gained fame on YouTube as "MysteryGuitarMan," creating viral short films and music videos. Transitioning to filmmaking, he directed the survival thriller "Arctic" (2018), starring Mads Mikkelsen, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. His follow-up, "Stowaway" (2021), is a sci-fi drama set on a spaceship. Penna is known for minimalist storytelling and exploring human resilience in extreme conditions.
