Joyce Wong (director) facts for kids

Joyce Wong is a talented Canadian film director and screenwriter. She grew up in Toronto, Ontario. She is known for making movies and TV shows. Her first big movie, Wexford Plaza, was very popular. It was even nominated for important awards like the John Dunning Discovery Award.

Making Movies and TV Shows

Joyce Wong has directed many interesting films and TV shows. She is known for telling stories that connect with people. Her work often explores what it's like to grow up.

Wexford Plaza: A Special Film

Her first full-length movie was Wexford Plaza, released in 2016. This film tells a story from two different viewpoints. It's about growing up and understanding life. Joyce Wong said the movie was a "love letter" to Scarborough. This is the part of Toronto where she grew up.

The movie was a big success. It won the "Best Narrative Feature Award" at the San Diego Asian Film Festival. It also won an award from the Centre for Asian American Media in San Francisco.

Documentaries and Short Films

Joyce Wong also makes other types of films. In 2011, she directed a documentary called Power of Love (Celine Dion Fans in Kenya). This film was about Maasai fans of the singer Celine Dion in Kenya. It was shown at several film festivals. These included the Hot Docs Film Festival and the Vancouver International Film Festival.

Earlier, in 2006, she made a short comedy film. It was called Banana Bruises. This short film won the "Best Fiction Short" award at the Cinesiege Film Festival.

Directing TV Series

Besides movies, Joyce Wong has directed episodes for popular TV shows. She has worked on shows like Workin' Moms and Baroness von Sketch Show. She also directed episodes for the series Fakes. This shows her skill in both film and television.