Hi, I’m Joy! I tell stories—through photography, film, and occasionally on stage with a mic. As a contributing writer & p[hotographer to Getty Images & Variety Magazine, I’ve captured everything from red carpets to behind-the-scenes moments to the electric energy of comedy festivals around the world. My camera and I have been lucky enough to witness incredible moments, and my goal is always to bottle up that magic so it lasts forever.

I fell in love with storytelling as a kid, thanks to a Kodak Instamatic, some very patient stuffed animals, and a three-week wait for film development. That passion led me to study at the University of Texas in journalism, which lead me to help with publicity for HBO’s Comedy Arts Festival, which ended up getting me a spot on HBO’s “New Faces” line-up as a stand-up comic, which lead to me acting in TV shows & films…before finally going behind-the-camera as a filmmaker.

I’m a graduate of the American Film Institute’s prestigious Directing Workshop for Women scholarship program and I’ve produced written, produced or directed projects for HBO, Disney, Hulu, Taco Bell, Adidas, T-mobile & many other brands. Now, I’m documenting the global rise of stand-up comedy with while continuing to create cinematic, dynamic, and deeply human stories.

I work with an insanely talented team of cinematographers, editors, and creatives who can help bring your vision to life—on the big screen, small screen, or anywhere in between. Let’s make something unforgettable!

Joy Gohring was born October 10, 1983 to a Nun and Monk!

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