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Film Courage: What does a party host and a movie director have in common?
Joe Burke, Filmmaker/NYFA Instructor: I think that being a director on set, you are really setting the tone.
You’re setting the vibe.
I treat it like people are at my house party because I want them to all be comfortable.
Do you need water?
Do you need anything?
How we doing?
Checking in, having conversation.
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Like we’re here together.
This is a team effort.
This is a team sport, if you want to call it that.
I think that I like to play host.
I love hosting in real life.
I lived at a house for a while back in the day.
They had a pool in the backyard and every weekend I would host friends to come over.
I’d grill up burgers and dogs and I’d buy all the beer and just host all my friends in LA to come by every weekend for a whole summer.
I like playing host.
In my friend group, I’ll be the one who’s sort of organizing the trips to Joshua Tree for the weekend and rent a house and be like, Guys, I like to bring people together.
That’s just instilled in me a little bit in my nature…(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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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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