Today we’d like to introduce you to Joseph Boehm.
Hi Joseph, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I always have had a deep love for film. Growing up in Switzerland, my only consistent connection to the United States was through the movies my parents had on DVD and VCR. As we traveled around Europe, my Dad always had a camera in his hand, documenting our travels. I also grew up watching my parents favorite movies (probably not what most kids were watching). From a young age I was indulging in things like Citizen Kane, Somewhere in time, Braveheart and Saving Private Ryan. I was fascinated.
Fast forward to college, I was playing soccer at the University of Tulsa in Tulsa, Oklahoma when I met an incredible professor, our department head (Professor Benjamin Peters) who sort of woke up this curios spark for media. At the time I was a business analytics and statistics major. But, after one semester developing a friendship with professor Peters, I began to see the potential in the media space, especially with the constantly evolving digital media landscape.
If you were to ask me my favorite type of media, although I’m a big proponent of music and reading, film was always my personal favorite. Growing up, I was obsessed with behind the scenes footage of how they made movies, watching my favorite actors like Christian Bale, Leonardo Di Caprio, and Jim Carry create these iconic characters. However, the mystery and allure grew with the rise and unfortunate passing of Heath Ledger.
Acting was always sort of a mysterious thing that lived in legend. But it became real when I got to see my older cousin, Jacob, who I always looked at as the big brother I never had, prepare for and play the lead in the stage play, The Music Man.
Coming back to college, during the COVID-19 pandemic, I was met within an unexpected, dramatic and challenging health crisis that ultimately ended my athletic career. I was given the opportunity to run the social media accounts for the men’s soccer team, and at the time, Killers of the Flower Moon was shooting in Oklahoma. I did everything to get on that set, to no avail.
I was involved at a church at the time and they learned my love for acting and film, and then I had changed my major and was now studying to be a film director. I was on campus for the summer, taking calculus when one of the local church film directors, Arvin Sepehr at Victory Church, reached out and asked if I’d like to come help out one day on set.
I did, I met some great people and went about my business. Six months later, they called me and offered me an acting role in their upcoming film/stage production for Easter. From there, I met people and was offered representation through a talent agency before coming back to Dallas to work in media for neurosurgeons.
It was a long journey, but eventually, I stepped into acting full-time, which I currently do now. I have been blessed to work on a number of exciting projects and I’m looking forward to all that is to come!
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
As with any creative endeavor, it has its challenges. I’ve learned along the way the challenges are not to be treated with contempt as they make you reconsider what you’re currently doing and reevaluate. I love the saying “Whatever you did to get there won’t keep you there” and I think everyone in the arts needs to continue to remind themselves of that.
It’s also vital to remember that we, as artists and creatives, are essentially a business. We are self-employed and everything we do needs to serve that business.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
Yes, I’m definitely proud of the numerous projects I’ve been a part of. Whether these are Biblical retellings (where I’ve spent a large portion of my career), romantic dramadies, or intense thrillers, I’m both proud and grateful for the work I’ve gotten to do.
However, I’m equally as proud of the incredible people I’ve been fortunate enough to work with. They have taught me so much and continue to do so. I truly believe this career affords you the opportunity to meet the most diverse, resilient and creatively brilliant individuals. Not only are these individuals some of the most driven people you’ll meet, the diversity of skilled individuals it takes to bring a film to life lends itself to an environment that draws people from every walk of life.
I feel incredibly blessed to get to share a moment of time with each new group on every project.
Can you talk to us a bit about the role of luck?
Luck is a funny thing. As a Christian, I believe in God’s divine ordination. However, since our limited human understanding rarely allows us to perceive what He is doing, it’s hard for us to understand where our steps are going.
Suffice to say, I feel I have been blessed to fit specific needs when opportunities arose.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejosephboehm/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejosephboehm
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-boehm-410607203/
- Twitter: https://x.com/thejosephboehm
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJCxWt3-eOUhnjmVgvqP9Q
