Through her production company, Joi Productions, Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor has produced films such as Rapman's Blue Story starring Michael Ward and Aml Ameen’s Boxing Day, the UK's first all-Black Christmas movie, starring Ameen, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste. In 2020, the filmmaker was named a Screen International Star of Tomorrow and a BAFTA Breakthrough professional, while... Continue Reading →
Mardi Gras Film Festival 2023 Review: The Venus Effect (Venuseffekten) ★★★1/2
Danish lesbian romantic drama, The Venus Effect (Venuseffekten), closes out Queer Screen's 30th Mardi Gras Film Festival with subtle charm. This gentle story is a sexy and sweet treat to round off an excellent 2023 festival. Liv is a young woman on the cusp of change. Living in rural Denmark, she is surrounded by orchards... Continue Reading →
