"My Joy" is a narrative drama that reminisces on what once was. The film carries a playful tone of nostalgia, which we aim to achieve through light and airy cinematography. However, once the film comes to a climax, the tone shifts to a slightly heavier, more dramatic note.

 

The logistics of this film were extremely exciting for me, as much of the film was shot guerrilla-style. The lighting plans played on available light, while simply adding accents and subtracting light when necessary. To properly equip myself for the job I decided to shoot on the FX6, which was perfect for the run-and-gun style of our workflow. The camera's extreme sensitivity to light was perfect for the bookstore scene, where we wanted to motivate everything off of a simple lamp.