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The Listening Experience
[2020]
Bree and Michelle are best friends and what starts off as a friendly conversation about men, sex during a pandemic, and wine, opens the door to a secret that frees Bree but causes a wedge between the two friends.
Written By: Crystal Joy
Starring: Jourdan Walker & Crystal Joy
Screened at Black Lives Matter Nashville’s Black 3rd Space Group Exhibition
Jiki Jiki: A Cultural Shift
[2020]
A short documentary film following gender non-conforming body Debbie Molefe as they navigate living truthfully to themselves in South Africa.
Directed By: Tshepang Khunou
Executive Produced By: Simphiwe Ndhlebe
Produced By: Crystal Joy
Sponsored by Trace South Africa
through the Gauteng Film Commission
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Jozi To The World
[2020]
Connecting two worlds together this short film documentary follows a rising actress as she reflects on her journey while living in Johannesburg.
Directed By: Wendy Ntinezo
Written By: Crystal Joy
Produced By: Simphiwe Ndhlebe, Tshepang Khunou, Wendy Ntinezo, and Crystal Joy
Official selection at the Online Women's Festival through the Gauteng Film Commission
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The Woe Chronicles
[2018]
When expectations don't match reality, Kendra's weekend plans turn into bruised feelings and an unanswered question with little explanation.
Directed By: Sam George
Written By: Crystal Joy
Starring: Crystal Joy
Streaming at Genre TV through Roku
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Behind The Silence
[2018]
A young couple struggles with the diagnosis of their sons autism while trying to maintain their marriage and keep their family a unit.
Directed By: Chan C. Smith & Crystal Joy
Written By: Crystal Joy
Starring: Charles Andrew Gardner, Crystal Joy & Harlem Hervey
Official selection at the Africa Rising International Film Festival
Streaming at Genre TV through Roku
Privilege Unhinged
[2017]
A young black professional struggles to speak up about racial disparities at her job after a very tense encounter with colleagues.
Directed and Written By: Lande Yoosuf
Starring: Natalie Jacobs, John Charles Nagy, Lauren Sowa
Produced By: Lande Yoosuf (One Scribe Media), Del-Ann Henry, Crystal Joy, Martha Frances William, Shurize Richards, Reggie E. Williams
Screened at Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival, DC Black Film Festival, Weeksville Heritage Center and the Big Apple Film Festival
Crumble
[2016]
Kyle and Briana are involved in a toxic relationship and struggle to let each other go.
Directed By: Anthony Richards
Written By: Crystal Joy
Starring: Duke Williams & Crystal Joy
Official selection at the Creation International Film Festival, Steampunk Arts Film Festival, and Los Angeles Cinefest
Hilda
[2015]
A 70's rocker continues to relive her glory days in a drug induced haze until she meets someone who does not know who she is.
Directed By: Anthony Almonte
Written By: Crystal Joy
Starring: Meredith Binder, Christopher Balbi, Matthew Chai
Produced by: Meredith Binder
Winner for Best Actress at 48 Hour Film Festival
Don't Mess With Helen
[2014]
Shawn is a retired US army soldier, dealing with PTSD and violent bursts. Shawn and his wife Helen live in Queens, NYC. It is a Friday evening, a pizza is on its way, and Helen's had enough of the way things are.
Directed By: Outi Behm
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