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Houston-Based Production Company

Reel Stories.
Real Impact.

JoyPark Studios produces films, series, and media rooted in faith, community, and the extraordinary power of authentic storytelling.

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Featured Project
ALTER
Sci-Fi Psychological Thriller · Short Film

Not everything created can be controlled. A taut sci-fi short probing identity and the line between truth and fabrication. Principal photography wrapped May 2026.

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Bloom
Bloom
Deliver Us
Deliver Us
Kalifornia Dream
Kalifornia Dream
Best Short Film — Daytona Beach Short Film Festival  ·  Bloom  · Featured in Sheen Magazine  · Featured in Voyage Houston  · Featured in Bold Journey  · Featured in Canvas Rebel Magazine  ·  Best Short Film — Daytona Beach Short Film Festival  ·  Bloom  · Featured in Sheen Magazine  · Featured in Voyage Houston  · Featured in Bold Journey  · Featured in Canvas Rebel Magazine  · 
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Vanessa Perkins, Gloria Prince, Ronson Hawkins and Minsook Kim
Casting
JoyPark Studios July 2026

Vanessa Perkins, Gloria Prince, Minsook Kim & Ronson Hawkins Join Joy Harris-Bird's Vertical Series I Just Work Here

JoyPark Studios announces the confirmed cast for its upcoming vertical workplace mockumentary series, filming in Houston this fall. The ensemble brings sharp comedic energy and dramatic range to a five-episode debut season.

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Awards
Daytona Beach Short Film Festival 2025

JoyPark Studios' Bloom Wins Best Short Film at Daytona Beach Short Film Festival

Joy Harris-Bird's debut short film Bloom receives Best Short Film honors and earns official selections at ATX, the People's Film Festival, and a Finalist recognition at the International Indie Film & Screenplay Festival.

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Production
JoyPark Studios May 2026

JoyPark Studios Wraps Principal Photography on Sci-Fi Thriller ALTER

Written and directed by Joy Harris-Bird, the psychological sci-fi short ALTER has completed principal photography in Houston and is now in post-production, with festival submissions on the horizon.

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ALTER
In Post-Production
ALTER
Sci-Fi Psychological Thriller · Short Film · 2026

Not everything created can be controlled. Written and Directed by Joy Harris-Bird. Principal photography wrapped May 2026 in Houston. Preparing for festival submission.

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Bloom
Available
Bloom
Drama · Short Film

In a world that prefers the shade, she chose the sun. The award-winning short that started it all.

★ Best Short Film — Daytona Beach

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Filming Fall 2026
I Just Work Here
Workplace Mockumentary · Vertical Series

A sharp, funny vertical mockumentary series set in a Houston city government office. Five episodes. Casting now — filming begins September 2026.

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Deliver Us
In Development
Deliver Us
Drama · Short Film

A compelling short film in active development. Investor and co-production inquiries welcome.

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Kalifornia Dream
In Development
Kalifornia Dream
Animation · Children's Series

An animated series for young audiences rooted in identity, joy, and community. Full episode lineup locked.

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Now Streaming

Watch Bloom
on Relay

In a world that prefers the shade, she chose the sun. Experience the award-winning short film from JoyPark Studios — streaming now on Relay.

Best Short Film — Daytona Beach Short Film Festival
Official Selection — ATX Film Festival
Official Selection — People's Film Festival
Finalist — International Indie Film & Screenplay Festival
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About JoyPark Studios

Built on
Purpose

JoyPark Studios is a Houston-based independent production company creating films, series, and media that center authentic storytelling — across genres, across audiences, and across platforms.

From award-winning short films to vertical streaming series to animated children's content, every project begins with a single conviction: the right story, told truthfully, changes things.

We are a faith-driven creative company proudly rooted in Houston, Texas, with a growing slate and an eye on the national and global market.

5+
Projects in Active Development
4+
Festival Awards & Recognitions
HTX
Houston Made, World Bound

"Every project teaches me something new about storytelling, leadership, and trusting the process. I love creating films that feel honest, cinematic, and full of emotion."

Joy Harris-Bird — Founder & Director, JoyPark Studios
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Sheen
Magazine
Voyage
Houston
Bold
Journey
Canvas
Rebel Magazine
Shoutout
HTX
Syndrome
Magazine
What We Do

Our Capabilities

01
Film Production

Full-service production from development through post. Short films, features, and everything in between — anchored in craft and intentional storytelling.

02
Series & Digital

Vertical and streaming formats built for today's audiences. We develop original series with platform-native storytelling at the core.

03
Animation

Children's animated content centering joy, identity, and representation. Currently developing Kalifornia Dream for emerging streaming platforms.

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Brand & Media

Brand films, faith-based content, promotional media, and documentary storytelling for organizations with a message worth hearing.

Leadership

The Team

Joy Harris-Bird
Joy Harris-Bird
Founder, Director & Writer

Award-winning filmmaker, author, and creative entrepreneur. Director of the festival-recognized short Bloom, Joy brings a singular, faith-driven voice to every project. Her work spans short films, animated children's series, vertical mockumentary, and audio drama. Featured in Sheen Magazine, Voyage Houston, Bold Journey, Shoutout HTX, Canvas Rebel, and The Syndrome Mag.

Kyle Bird
Kyle Bird
Chief Operating Officer

Kyle Bird serves as Chief Operating Officer of JoyPark Studios, bringing sharp business strategy and operational leadership to every production. He ensures each project is built to last — from development through distribution — and positions the studio for long-term creative and commercial impact.

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Bold Stories?

We are actively seeking investors, co-producers, and brand partners across our slate. Whether you're drawn to I Just Work Here, the Bloom legacy, or our animation pipeline — there's a seat at the table for partners who believe in purposeful storytelling.

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Now Casting

I Just Work Here — a vertical mockumentary series filming in Houston this fall. Three roles still open.

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