Joy
“Emotional short film following the struggles of a single Nigerian mother trying to raise her son in London.”
Synopsis
A mother deals with pain, toil and heartbreak after she comes to London to seek a better life for her and her son.
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JOY (2020) | Drama Short Film | MYM [2K]
Type: Clip • Published 2020-10-01
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sheila Nortley
- Screenplay & Story
- Percelle Ascott, Igor Mongulu
- Original Score
- Jonathon Deering
- Original Title
- Joy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sheila Nortley
Percelle Ascott, Igor Mongulu
Jonathon Deering
Olan Collardy
Mdhamiri á Nkemi
Sam Ewen, Joivan Wade, Tafara Makopa, Percelle Ascott, David Sharpe
Department Leadership Roster
Olan Collardy
Director of Photography
Sam Ewen
Producer
Percelle Ascott
Writer
Sheila Nortley
Director
Mdhamiri á Nkemi
Editor
Percelle Ascott
Producer
Igor Mongulu
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joy
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What is Joy about?
A mother deals with pain, toil and heartbreak after she comes to London to seek a better life for her and her son.
Who directed Joy?
Joy was directed by Sheila Nortley.
Who stars in Joy?
The principal cast of Joy includes Jolade Obasola, Reece Badziokila, Mustaqeem Onifade.
When was Joy released and how long is it?
Joy was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Joy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Joy was composed by Jonathon Deering.