Michael Joy is an award-winning Australian writer, director, and cinematographer known for his evocative work with both actors and non-actors.

In advertising, he has directed campaigns for Tourism India, NSW Health, GSK, P&G, Unilever, KFC, Argyle Diamonds, BHP, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, NSW Tourism and many more.

His debut feature film, Men's Group, won multiple awards, including Best Film at the Australian Independent Film Awards (IF), and screened at major international festivals. His second feature, Smoke Between Trees, premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival, was nominated for an AACTA (Best Independent Feature Film) and is currently available on SBS onDemand.