Finding Joy
Synopsis
Roni Gingrich is a PTSD survivor and aspiring artist whose buried childhood trauma manifests in the form of sleep paralysis and recurring dreams as she unravels the truth of her past.
Top Cast
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Valeri Bates
Roni Gingrich
Jessi Burkette
Bonnie
Davis Lee DeRock Jr.
Kyle Murphy
Alina Dunn
Young Trish Collins
Kurt Hanover
David Morris
Izabelle Jones
Young Roni Gingrich
Deborah Madick
Dr. Barbara Williams
Ashley Moreland
Karen
Heather Elaine Rafferty
Trish Collins
Jennifer Seward
Emma
Tangela Welch
Joy Gingrich
Angie Heck
Cecelia Collins
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Valeri Bates
- Screenplay & Story
- Valeri Bates
- Original Title
- Finding Joy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $20K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Valeri Bates
Valeri Bates
David M. Watson
Department Leadership Roster
Valeri Bates
Director
Valeri Bates
Writer
David M. Watson
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Finding Joy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Finding Joy
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What is Finding Joy about?
Roni Gingrich is a PTSD survivor and aspiring artist whose buried childhood trauma manifests in the form of sleep paralysis and recurring dreams as she unravels the truth of her past.
Who directed Finding Joy?
Finding Joy was directed by Valeri Bates.
Who stars in Finding Joy?
The principal cast of Finding Joy includes Valeri Bates, Jessi Burkette, Davis Lee DeRock Jr., Alina Dunn, Kurt Hanover.
When was Finding Joy released and how long is it?
Finding Joy was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.