It All Started….
About the journey
About Michael Joy
Michael Joy is a multi-award winning Australian Writer, Director and Cinematographer.
His work is diverse and evocative, and his ability to work sensitively with non-actors and actors alike allows him to realise authentic and powerful performances.
As a writer/director in the advertising sphere Michael has crafted work for Incredible India, Argyle Diamonds, BHP and Rio Tinto. As well as campaigns for Commonwealth Bank, NSW Tourism and The Minerals Council of Australia.
His first feature film, Men’s Group, screened at Rotterdam, Sydney, Melbourne, Warsaw and Singapore International Film Festivals and on the Australian Independent Film Award (IF) for best film, script and actor.
Smoke Between Trees, his second feature had its world premiere at Melbourne International Film festival and is presently screening on SBS onDemand.
Michael Joy
Professional Experience
Commercial
Michael and Joyous Films
have a strong track record of producing films
for many well known brands.
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Feature Film
Michael’s first feature film, Men’s Group, screened at Rotterdam, Sydney, Melbourne, Warsaw and Singapore International Film Festivals. Winning the Australian Independent Film Award for best film, script and actor.
Joyous Films second, Smoke Between Trees, had its world premier at Melbourne International Film Festival and is currently screening on SBS on Demand.
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Documentary
A Murmuration and Woodford Boy are two well known documentaries produced by Micheal Joy and Joyous Films.
Upcoming Work
What type of work are you looking to do?
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Awards & Accolades Through The Years
His first feature film, Men’s Group, screened at Rotterdam, Sydney, Melbourne, Warsaw and Singapore International Film Festivals and won the Australian Independent Film Award (IF) for best film, script and actor.
Smoke Between Trees, his second feature had its world premiere at Melbourne International Film festival and is presently screening on SBS onDemand.
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Work Examples
See More Of Michael's work on YouTube