In this episode, I am joined by filmmaker Joe Burke to discuss his incredible journey making the feature film Burt for just $7,000. Executive produced by David Gordon Green, the film follows a street musician with Parkinson’s disease who discovers he has a son.
Throughout our conversation, we explore Joe’s innovative approach to micro-budget filmmaking, including how he infused real-life relationships into the narrative.
Topics covered include:
- How Joe cast his non-actor subjects in their first ever film roles
- Shooting an entire feature in 7 days with just a 3-person crew
- The strategic use of black & white cinematography to elevate production value
- Creating compelling narrative films without traditional scripts
- Navigating 28 festival rejections before winning Best Picture awards
- Self-distributing via theatrical screenings while building community partnerships
This is Episode 250: How To Make A $7K Feature Film With a Crew of 3 – An Interview With Filmmaker Joe Burke
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Links from the show:
Joe Burke – Instagram (@joeburkfilm)
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