Joe recently graduated from USC's School of Cinematic Arts with a degree in Cinema & Media Studies — which means he now gets to call watching movies professional research.

During his time at USC, he worked in development and production at companies including 87North and Color Force, where he learned the industry essentials: sharp coverage, fast turnarounds, and staying calm on a crowded group email.

Joe is drawn to propulsive, character-driven stories with a strong sense of voice, particularly in action, comedy, and thrillers. Outside of film, he's a devoted dog person and a firm believer that he's "between projects."