Joseph’s love for filmmaking predates his time on “Catfish.”

With ‘Catfish’ still going strong …

I feel it is finally the time for me to make my exit."

Max Joseph posing on red carpet

Though fans were sad to see him go, it was clearly an important decision on his part.

Co-produced with Monica Lewinsky, the film explores the culture of public shaming in the digital age.

However, despite its ambitions, the movie flopped both critically and commercially.

Max Joseph addressing an audience with a microphone in his hand

It still holds the record for one of the worst box office openings for such a wide release.

Despite the setback of his debut, Joseph obviously remained committed to his filmmaking ambitions.

Max Joseph with star Zac Efron at a movie premiere

Max Joseph posing with Catfish co-host Nev Schulman