[Watch the video interview on YouTube here]
Film Courage: What does voice mean to you?
Joe Burke, Filmmaker/NYFA Instructor: If you’re talking about what is someone’s voice, it probably means perspective on the world.
It probably means how they interpret their surroundings.
It probably means their internal monologue that they’re always having with themselves.
So I would say your voice is the way you experience and digest and observe this journey that we’re on.
That creates the voice that then you will then find a way to share somehow, some way if you want.
Film Courage: How does a writer/ director know that they’re creating the right material?
Joe: How does a writer/ director know they’re creating the right material?
I don’t know, how do you know?
I don’t know if you do know.
Jordan Peele said once in a Q&A I went to years back, follow the fun.
You’ve got to keep it fun.
If you take it too seriously, if you’re too…(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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