Music Producer Joel Wertman

Joel Wertman is teaming up with Shaftesbury Films, Canada’s leading television production house, to produce “Becoming Alex, ”The series is currently casting its lead which will feature an actress who is accomplished as both, an actor and singer. 

“Becoming Alex” follows the story of Alex Russell, a young music artist who is trying to make her way through the ever-changing music industry. The show will touch on many of today’s top topics such as civil rights, the MeToo movement, divergent family relationships, the pandemic, and more. 

Known for his work with the Goo Goo Dolls, No Doubt, Bush, and others, Wertman is taking his music industry experience into the new series which follows the story of a young singer trying to find her way through the music business. 

Top 20 in the Adult Contemporary Chart, featuring Canadian singer Veronika. The songs, “So Many Lies,” and “Homesick,” were co-produced by Wertman’s son Shane P-W, who's worked with legendary guitarist Kenny Hawkins, Chinese pop superstar Jing, renowned pianist/composer Randy Kerber, among others...