JOE CONNOR PART 1: Directing, Creativity, and Finding Your Path

In this episode we discuss director Joe Connor's unconventional journey into film making, from performance art to projectionist, that ultimately informed his simple, yet profound directing style. Joe discusses this style, and his approach to film making, while breaking down his music videos, commercials, and short films. We hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for part 2!- 🎬 The Setnotes Team 🎬00:00 Introduction01:03 Joe's Background and Studies13:30 Moving to London and the anonymity of the city18:00 Joe's interest in silent theater21:40 The commercial "The Dreamer" by Jonathon Glazier26:15 Changes and the Golden Period of Commercials35:35 Breaking Down short film: Breathe44:40 Breaking Down short film: Me, After We Met52:56 Working as a Projectionist and it's Effects on Joe's Work57:34 Early Music Video Work, MySpace and working with Chief01:06:58 Breaking Down music video: Band of Skulls - Bruises01:13:09 Breaking Down music video for Grabrielle Aplin01:24:20 Leading into Coldplay Music Video