Michelle Joy
Writing
Biography
Michelle's debut feature film, SUNDAY (2014/15), was released across New Zealand and Australia, screening in over 50 cinemas and reaching audiences via television (Rialto Channel, GEM, Māori TV), VOD platforms (iTunes, STAN, Google Play, Bigpond Movies, Xbox, Sony), DVD, and airlines (Jetstar and Air NZ). The film garnered multiple festival nominations and won awards including “Best Foreign Feature” at the Female Eye Film Festival and “Best Female Actor” at the NYC Independent Film Festival.
Known For
Eve and Charlie are about to have a baby but they are no longer together. After years of history and months of separation they have 24 hours to find their way forward. Set in Christchurch, New Zealand one year after the earthquakes that devastated the city. 'Sunday' is a story like the city, one of past devastation and a chance at rebuilding.
Sunday
An outsider travels to Slab City, also known as the last free place in America, and finds hope in an unexpected place, where everyone and everything has a second chance.