About

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Joe Avella (Uh-VEH-lah)

Joe Avella is an independent filmmaker, actor, writer, improviser, and sketch comedian. Some of Joe’s shorts have appeared on the IFC, Spike TV, and WTTW’s Image Union. He’s also had his work screened at several festivals including the SXSW Film Festival.

Joe is using his film experience to make a full length-no budget film, and is blogging about the entire process. He’s sharing what he learns to help other independent filmmakers.

Joe makes short films.
Joe writes and performs sketch comedy with Tim Racine in Teenager of the Year.
Joe has an IMDB page. Believe it.
Joe loves talking in the 3rd person.

You can contact Joe via email: joeavella at! gmail dot! com

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Joe’s biggest dream to go surfing one day. Stay tuned.