Filmmaker Statement

Statement from Mark Hadley: I created the music that would become "Joy" during a period of my life when I was struggling with anxiety, depression and confusion surrounding my identity as a person and a musician. My goal was to explore creativity with a playful and whimsical state of mind, and create a body of work that exuded happiness and wonder. I always knew throughout the process that this needed a visual companion. When I found Kohana's work, it was clear that their artistic voice could create the visual world of Joy that I was seeking. We are so excited to share this film with the world and to uplift this story of happiness, wonder and creativity.