John Joe is a Screenwriter, Producer, and Media Creator. Born on the Southside of Chicago, he creates stories meant to entertain, inform, and affect.
Graduating from St. Norbert College in 2022 with a BA in Media and Communications, I chose to pursue an MA in Media Studies abroad in Ireland, graduating in 2023.
Some notable achievements of mine include:
Being invited to Washington DC to speak at the Irish Ambassadors own private residence
Receiving second class honors (1st degree) for my dissertation screenplay Into an Emerald Fire from Mary Immaculate College in Limerick, Ireland
Partnering with up and coming production company Area JB Entertainment to produce their first international film, Good Place for Goodbye, my second screenplay.
Joining the Steering Committee of the Chicago Irish Film Festival for their 26th year, helping shepherd rising talent in Ireland alongside high profile guests like former Irish President Mary Robinson.