Person Biography:
Joe Duca is a Los Angeles-based writer and director with a mission to create a more hopeful world through his films. His unique blend of Italian and Puerto Rican heritage is reflected in his work, which combines thrills with thoughtfulness, humor with heartbreak, and hope with wonder.
Born in Northern Virginia, Joe graduated from Christendom College and later studied screenwriting through the Act One Program and under the mentorship of Joe Aaron and Corey Mandell. He is a native of Northern Virginia and moved to LA to pursue his passion for filmmaking.
Joe's filmography includes his debut feature film Evergreen (2019),which won numerous awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actress from the Houston Broadcast Critics Association, Best Director Award at the Hunter Mountain Film Festival, and the Audience Choice Award from the Fort Worth Indie Film Showcase. His second feature film, Her Name Was Jo (2020),premiered at the Lighthouse International Film Festival and won Best Narrative Feature at both Filmocracy Fest and the Kansas City Film Fest International. The film is now available on various streaming platforms.
In addition to his feature films, Joe has also created a range of shorts, music videos, and testimonials. He is a prolific writer, having penned four screenplays, and is committed to continuing to create thoughtful, thrilling, and compassionate cinema for years to come.
