Interview with Michael Joy
Michael Joy, thank you for the interview. A brief bio for people to get to know who you are.
BIO:
My name is Michael Joy and I am an entrepreneur who is focused on every
facet of the film industry. I have direct experience with film
distribution through my sales & marketing position at Artsploitation
Films. I work hand & hand with independent filmmakers
to help them find their audience through my own company, Marketing
Macabre. I also work on the other side of the PR landscape managing the
popular horror website, Horrornews.net. I have tapped into the podcast
world through my relationship with Totally Driven
Entertainment. I've also worked in front of the camera on several
occasions doing background extra work.
contact email: joyhorror@msn.com
IMDb: Michael Joy
What got you into this business? Meaning first why movies? And
then specifically horror and give more details on anything horror
related please.
If you love the business enough, the business will come to you.
I've always loved cinema from a very young age. A lot of kids grow up
following sports like football and baseball, but I was one of those kids
mesmerized by movies. I think the theatrical
experience is the greatest form of escapism. It transports you to
another reality for a few hours and really opens up your mind.
At the core of my love for movies is horror. My earliest memories
are almost all horror movies. Frankenstein, The Wolfman, Dracula, King
Kong, Godzilla, Creature from the Black Lagoon. It's where it all
started for me. The next stage of my obsession
came in the form of horror movies from the 1970's, which has to be the
best decade ever for the horror genre. Halloween, The Exorcist, Texas
Chainsaw Massacre, Jaws, Alien. After being exposed to those films,
there was no turning back.
I've been a fan all my life but it was my work with Horrornews.net
that really opened the flood gates and got me involved in the
business.
What is Horrownew.net?
And "HNN Presents" as the new distribution label what does that entail?
I started writing for Horrornews.net in 2008 and quickly became the
website's manager. As the website grew and became one of the top
horror websites in the world, so did my foot print in the horror
industry. It was the bridge that I needed to meet
all the horror professionals that I grew up idolizing. The more work
that I put into Horrornews.net, the more opportunities presented
themselves to me.
"HNN Presents" was created through a great relationship between
Horrornews.net and Bayview Entertainment. We believe in horror. This
is the genesis of a new era in how people consume entertainment and we
are leading the charge to a revolution. As we
stand at the forefront of the film industries rebirth, it’s our mission
to establish the horror genre as the epicenter of the “at home” video
experience. Our DVD releases include: Master Pieces, Me and the Devil,
Psycho Therapy, Keeping, Rosy, Profondo, Fabula,
and more to come.
HNN Presents Promo Video:
If you have a horror movie and you are in need of a sales rep or
distributor, please contact me for a consultation. contact:
joyhorror@msn.com
So, I understand you are producing THE HOUSE IN THE PINES? Who is in it? What is it about?
The world as we know it has changed, and with the film industry getting
back to work, it’s not going to be business as usual. We stand at the
forefront of a very different movie experience. The food chain has been
disrupted, and independent filmmakers will
be forging a new path for the industry to follow. Make no mistake about
it; there is a changing of the guard, and filmmakers like Mario Cerrito
are ready to open a lot of eyes in this new evolution. The timing is
perfect for something completely strange and
original. This is why I am stepping on-board. I believe this project
will break new ground as we all walk into the unknown.
Mario Cerrito, John DiRenzo, and myself and producing THE HOUSE IN THE
PINES under 4th Dimension Pictures. We have just brought on board the
directing team of Mick Strawn and Jeremy Brown, who previously worked
together on Friday the 13th Vengeance. We
also have 9 time Grammy Award winning music producer, Joe "The Butcher"
Nicolo, who is known for working with the biggest music acts on the
planet, including Aerosmith, The Police, and D.J. Jazzy Jeff & The
Fresh Prince. We will be announcing more details
soon.
Marketing Macabre, is your PR company. What does a PR company
like yours do and who are the people that you are trying to reach?
Meaning my readers are a bit unsure as to what your company does.
Marketing Macabre - a horror boutique public relations company
created to give independent filmmakers an affordable alternative. We
focus on the importance of press releases to gain momentum and we work
with some of the biggest genre websites in the world.
Our mission is to get your project in front of your audience, the
horror public - the most devoted fan base in all of entertainment.
If you would like the GUIDE OF MARKETING MACABRE for a list of publicity services, please contact me at joyhorror@msn.com
Mr. Joy, the lockdown has everyone reading, writing, and
watching movies. Can you provide a list of what you have been doing?
Meaning I tend to find new books or movies from suggestions given and
well seems like I might be stuck for another few months
inside.
I'm constantly watching movies, either to assist with marketing and
acquire for distribution. I'm happy to have found SWEET TASTE OF
SOULS a home with TriCoast Worldwide. I'm doing some fantastic
promotional work for Mario Cerrito's next project,
HUMAN HIBACHI, which he will self-distribute. Both of those movies
will be available in the weeks ahead. There is a short film from Jeff
Payne that everyone should watch titled, IN DARKNESS I WAIT. It's FREE
on Youtube. MY DEAD ONES from TMA Releasing
is about to be released and that film is going to be a big deal. If
you want some holiday frights, Paul Tanter's new film, THE NIGHTS BEFORE
CHRISTMAS should be on your naughty & nice list.
When I'm not watching my clients' movies, I'm binge watching
Netflix programming, like Cobra Kai, Ozark, and Stranger Things. I'm
also a fan of the new professional wrestling league, ALL ELITE WRESTLING
and everything that they are accomplishing. It's
a super creative product and a throwback to great wrestling of the
1980s.
What is the movie that scared you the most?
What personally scares me the most are those movies that deal with
religion and the devil. I think The Exorcist is the scariest movie of
all time. I'm also a huge fan of Rosemary's Baby and The Omen.
The classic question: what charity do you work with?
I recently adopted a dog. Here name is Lucy and she's 4 years
old. I would urge everyone to support their local animal rescue and
animal adoption agencies. Remember, when you rescue an animal, that
animal just might be rescuing you.
In dreaming of the perfect project or movie or your dream movie,
or role or who you would like to work with would be? Can you provide
that dream?
I have a few dream projects and are close to becoming a reality. I
wrote the screenplay for DEAD AFTERLIFE with some excellent attachments
that include Michael Berryman, Kane Hodder, Dee Wallace, and Bill
Oberst Jr.
DEAD AFTERLIFE synopsis:
Imagine watching your own funeral as a ghost and then the
unthinkable happens, your undead body climbs out of your coffin and
starts killing and eating your friends and family. Pharmaceutical
Scientist, Donald Conlee faces this conundrum after he’s murdered
and is administered his own “Awake”, super drug. His death was only the
beginning of his problems. The Gatekeeper has given Donald a time limit
to return his Zombie-self to the ground, or else his soul can never
gain entrance into Heaven. To complicate matters,
he finds out that his murderer is at the funeral and his girlfriend is
in grave danger. How can a couple of disgruntle gravediggers and a
hearse driver help Donald’s lost soul find the way? Or maybe the real
question is how can the spirit world defeat the
living dead?
In another endeavor, I've teamed with professional wrestling
legend, "The Universal Hearthrob" Austin Idol to create a pro wrestling
hybrid that has truly NEVER been done before. I publicly can't say too
much more about this particular project.
These projects are currently in-development from Joyhorror Entertainment.
Joyhorror Entertainment is a creative entity that specializes in
the science fiction and horror genres, professional wrestling and pop
culture. Our mission is to create and provide original content that
intrigues the imagination and merges nostalgia with
the future. We aim to break through the glass ceiling and redefine
everything you thought you knew about entertainment, including but not
limited to internet, radio, television and motion pictures.
I am currently looking for new partners on both projects. contact: joyhorror@msn.com
Mr.Joy, there is one story that you wish everyone knew. You know
the one you want people to say ah yes. I remember him. What is that
story?
It's the story of how Michael Joy changed the horror industry
forever. You might say it's a work in progress, but when it's all said
and done, I hope that my contributions to the industry made a
difference. It's always been my goal to come in and shake
things up and get people talking.
What one question do you wish I had asked and well what is the answer?
Hmm, good non-question. The one thing that I wanted to mention, I'm currently managing the career of world-renowned martial artist, Paul Mormando. He's a fine actor and is available for action of horror films. For booking inquiries, please contact joyhorror@msn.com
Believe in Horror,
Michael Joy
Marketing Macabre - President
Horrornews.net - Operations Manager
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