ABOUT

BIO

Joyy Norris is a Chicago born and reared writer, film programmer and filmmaker. Her work is significantly influenced by her identity as a Black American woman invested in discovering solutions to the issues that plague society through art and conversation. She finds value in these pursuits through the dynamic and effective form of documentary film. Bringing together stories of heritage, personal enrichment and surmounted hardships to social spheres through an agency-driven lens, defines her as a creative.