-Bob Dylan
Joe writes, directs and edits documentary films. He is currently focused on working as an editor on other people's projects.
Films
Constructing Fear
Documentary, HDV.
A documentary exposing the activity of an industrial inquisition targeting building workers across Australia. 'Constructing Fear' shows how these workers are the front line in an attack on civil liberties that has implications for every Australian.
Check the website: www.constructingfear.com.au
Malarkey (2006)
Short Fiction, DV, 6 Mins.
A homeless Irish fiddle player wanders the streets of Geelong in search of his great-grandfather's Celtic cross. A story about truth, luck and old fashioned Irish malarkey. Malarkey screened at the Galway Film Fleadh, Ireland, in July 2006.
The Angels Trip Out
Documentary, HDV. In production.
A young, extremely charismatic Greek hoodlum from Coburg is transformed into a devout Muslim by a tragic accident involving his Lebanese best mate and partner in crime.
Bloody Minded (2004)
Documentary, MiniDV, 14 mins, Writer/Director.
A story about the invisible community of Melbourne's campanologists; bloody minded, bombastic, devoted, driven. Not what you might expect...
Woomera (2003)
Documentary / Installation DV/8mm/16mm, Director/Camera.
In the desert now
fear is all I feel
from purple sunset west
to wheat moon, remembering wisdom
gut quivering, unheroic
terror
Das Uber Groover (2002)
Short fiction, DV, 13 min, Writer/Director.
A funk musical set in Communist East Germany.
The Lake (2002)
Experimental, B&W 16mm, 3 min, Writer/Director.
Surrealist cowboy extravaganza!
Kudos
• "Cross with a winning film"
Moreland Leader, May 22 2006 - p. 24• "Cross searcher wins"
Northcote Leader, June 6 2006 - p. 6
News
Fatherhood
Joe is now a Dad and is gonna have to work for a living for a while....
Editing
Doing a lot of editing other people's projects at the moment, and lovin it.
Back in town...
After a great 5 months in India, Thailand and Malaysia, I've set myself up in sunny Melbourne once more. Congrats to Gen Bailey and Aindrais on taking his manic genius back Galway and kickin arse. As for me a few irons are in the fire, but they're not exactly burning up just yet. Its only been a week...
Queensland doco done
Just finished a half hour documentary for the CFMEU in Queensland. Its an historical film charting the 150 year history of the union. Using stills, interview material and music from legendary Aindrias de Staic it came up a treat. Now headin to India for a while, hoping for some fresh inspiration.
Across Australia with Constructing Fear
Just cooling my heels after launches of Constructing Fear in (deep breath) Canberra, Melbounre, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne again,Sydney and Geelong. Thanks to those who bought me a beer or a meal. The film's been getting a great response. People are mad as hell and I hope will start turning over a few cars in the name of liberty. We are way too polite in this country and we suffer greatly for it. So on that note, go and root yer boot.
We have a title.
My latest film will be called Constructing Fear. Its shaping up really nicely. 'Forming like voltron' as the Wu Tang Clan would say...
Editing begins....
Having not quite fininished shooting, we've begun cutting my as yet untitled film about the ABCC. It will be 8 weeks locked in a dark room with a bloke who always seems on the verge of clipping me over the ear like my Dad used to. Should be fun.
Malarkey barnstorms across Ireland
Following a great reception in Galway Malarkey's gone on to screen at the Kerry Film Festival and the quite prestigious Cork Film Fesitval. Cork's a bit like Melbourne 'cos everyone there knows everything and everyone's either a singer/songwriter or has just written a great screenplay. Mostly they just drink red wine. Anyway if they liked it, it must be good. Woo hoo!
Malarkey wins Punter's Choice
Screeing to about 150 people at Fitzroy Shorts, amongst a great bunch of shorts, we managed to take the cake and win first prize! Thanks to all those who came to check it out, it was a bit of a rough diamond compared with the others, but that Irish accent goes a long way with the punters. Thanks for all those who came and voted, early and often. You rock.
Ireland trip a big success!
Malarkey screened in the main venue of the Galway Film Fleadh and got a fantastic response. Meetings with producers followed and there was alot of encouragement for a longer film dealing with Irish and Australian cultural identities. The film also had second screening in the Kaliedscopic Drop festival, with a Gaelic voice over and live musical rescore by Aindrias de Staic. Again the response was overwhelmingly positive. Malarkey's proving to be the little film that could!
Malarkey to screen at Fitzroy Shorts
Malarkey will screen at Fitzroy Shorts on Wendesday July 5th. Doors open @ 7, screening @ 8:30. For more info check out http://www.fitzroyshorts.com There's an audience voted prize, so come along, vote early and vote often.
Contact
Mob: 0417 167 735
email: films@joeloh.com
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