[Watch the video interview on YouTube here]
Film Courage: Joe, you’ve said you obsess about being a filmmaker. What does this mean?
Joe Burke, Filmmaker/NYFA Instructor: What does this look like?
What does obsession about being a filmmaker mean?
I love the process of telling stories.
I also love the science behind building a movie from, using the camera gear and the lighting gear and everything to your disposal to build a world, shoot the world, edit the world.
I’m a big post guy. I love editing.
I started on two VCRs when I was a kid, editing the movies back when I was eight, nine years old.
Now obviously not doing that anymore.
An obsession is just to the actual craft of the process of working with actors, of thinking of something and finding a way to bring it to the screen.
Then there’s an obsession to also entertain.
Growing up I was an actor and a professional magician in high school.
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I worked at Outback Steakhouse doing magic tricks on the weekend for three years.
I did whatever magic stuff I could do and all the acting I could do in theater.
I love entertaining audiences. I think my favorite way of probably entertaining an audience to a certain extent is to make something that they can watch on the screen and absorb through filmmaking, through storytelling through movies…(Watch the video interview on YouTube here).
About:
Joe Burke is an indie filmmaker and actor best known for his new award-winning movie Burt, Four Dogs, Another Cancer Movie, House Sitting and more. As an actor, he has appeared in numerous national commercials and television shows, including Freeform’s Good Trouble, and the critically acclaimed Showtime series Ray Donovan, acting opposite Academy Award winner Jon Voight. Originally from Toledo, Ohio, Burke moved to Chicago after high school to study filmmaking and theater at Columbia College Chicago. He later relocated to Los Angeles, where he earned his MFA in Directing from the prestigious American Film Institute (AFI).
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About New York Film Academy:
Founded in 1992 by Jerry Sherlock, the New York Film Academy (NYFA) provides an accessible, hands-on education in filmmaking, media, and the performing arts. With a mission to make the film industry more accessible to all, NYFA empowers students from diverse backgrounds to tell powerful stories through a project-based, immersive curriculum. Students work closely with industry professionals, gaining invaluable mentorship and real-world experience while building creative, technical, and collaborative skills. NYFA’s global community includes students from over 160 countries, fostering a network of passionate storytellers. From day one, students dive into creating projects that refine their craft and prepare them for successful careers. With a focus on practical experience and individualized support, NYFA equips students with the tools and confidence to excel in the competitive world of filmmaking and the arts.
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