Finding Joy (2003)
Joy Brown (Billie Dean) is a 40-something woman with little confidence, less self-esteem and a burning desire to realise her dream of being a singer/songwriter. But she cant sing. When Joy takes in a stray dog, Raffi, her life immediately changes. Her best friend, the tarot card reading Tessa (Janet Watson Kruse), moves in, Joy changes her name to Luna Starr, and she meets Peter Wolfman (Andrew Einspruch). When Peter encourages her to perform with him at the local pizzerias folk music nights, Joy sings sort of hiding behind masks of wigs and silliness. Despite the singing, Peter and Joys relationship blossoms. But there are lots of hiccups along the way -- ex-wives, ex-husbands, frightening performances, and bucket loads of doubt. Set to the backdrop of the folk music scene in an arty country town, the film celebrates universal themes of friendship, low self-esteem, love relationships, and the joy of dogs.
Director: Billie Dean
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Billie Dean as Joy Brown |
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Andrew Einspruch as Peter Wolfman |
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Janet Watson Kruse as Tessa |
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Rebecca Barratt as Sally |
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Todd Dwyer as Matt |
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Cameron McAuliffe as Nick |
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Angry Anderson as Kris Quaid |
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Jenny Morris as Tracey |
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Tamsin Dean Einspruch as Tarquin |
| Directing | Billie Dean | Director |
| Production | Martin Guinness | Producer |
| Art | Kristen Anderson | Art Direction |
| Crew | Anthony Jennings | Cinematography |
| Production | Andrew Einspruch | Producer |
| Editing | Martin Thorne | Editor |
| Writing | Billie Dean | Writer |
| Art | Anthony D'Angio | Art Designer |
| Sound | Greg Penniket | Boom Operator |
| Production | Michael Fredlund | Casting Assistant |
| Sound | Tamara Miller | Sound Recordist |
