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Joe Penna, born January 29, 1987, is a Brazilian filmmaker, musician, YouTuber, and former blogger. He is best known for his work on the YouTube channel MysteryGuitarMan, where he creates short films, music videos, and visual effects-driven content. Penna's videos often feature creative camera techniques, innovative storytelling, and a distinctive visual style. He has also directed feature films,
Mini Bio
Joe Penna, also known as MysteryGuitarMan, is a Brazilian-American filmmaker, musician, and YouTuber known for his creative short films, music videos, and viral online content. He transitioned from creating popular YouTube videos to directing feature films, including "Arctic" and "Stowaway."
Early Life
Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Joe Penna developed a passion for music and filmmaking at a young age. He learned to play the guitar and began experimenting with video creation early on.
Career
Penna gained prominence on YouTube as MysteryGuitarMan, creating innovative videos that blended music, visual effects, and stop-motion animation. His channel garnered millions of subscribers and views. He later transitioned to directing feature films, making his debut with the survival thriller "Arctic" starring Mads Mikkelsen. He followed this with the science fiction film "Stowaway," starring Anna Kendrick and Toni Collette.
Personal Life
Penna is based in Los Angeles.
Channel Credits
Filmmaker Joe Penna, also known as MysteryGuitarMan, creates narrative-driven films and visual stories.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Joe Penna?
Joe Penna is a Brazilian filmmaker, musician, and YouTuber known for his YouTube channel MysteryGuitarMan.
What type of content does Joe Penna create on his YouTube channel?
Joe Penna creates short films, music videos, and visual effects-driven content on his YouTube channel MysteryGuitarMan.
When did Joe Penna join YouTube?
Joe Penna joined YouTube in June 2006.
What is the YouTube channel name associated with Joe Penna?
The YouTube channel associated with Joe Penna is MysteryGuitarMan.
What is Joe Penna's distinctive style known for?
Joe Penna's distinctive style is known for creative camera techniques, innovative storytelling, and visual effects.
Has Joe Penna directed any feature films?
Yes, Joe Penna has directed feature films in addition to his work on YouTube.
What is Joe Penna's birth date?
Joe Penna was born on January 29, 1987.
What are Joe Penna's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, Joe YouTube channels collectively have over 126.4M subscribers, more than 18,873.8M views, and have uploaded over 13.3K videos.
First name
Joe
Last name
Penna
Nickname
MysteryGuitarMan
Birthdate
January 29, 1987
Age 38
Birth location
São Paulo, SP, BR
Location
Los Angeles, CA, US
Years active
2006 - present
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