“Finding Joy” is a film released in 2013 which is characterized as a comedy-drama. This movie is all about the journey of a self-centered writer who discovers the meaning of happiness through Joy, an exuberant young woman. The movie was directed by Carlo De Rosa and stars Josh Cooke, Liane Balaban, and Barry Bostwick among others. This article shares information about the locations where the film was shot, when it was filmed and offers some fascinating backstage facts about the creation of the movie.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Finding Joy” was filmed entirely in Broward County, Florida, in the United States. Unfortunately, specific filming dates are not available. This location served as the backdrop for the story and the place where the characters’ events unfolded.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Josh Cooke | Kyle |
| Liane Balaban | Joy |
| Barry Bostwick | Alan |
| Lainie Kazan | Gloria |
| Tyler Bunch | Marshall |
| Kiki Harris | Patsy |
| Arielle Hoffman | Mel |
| Andrew Satee | Doctor Khan |
| Marge Hartnett | Old Woman |
| Juliana Harkavy | Pretty Young Woman |
| Joan Turner Turetzky | Doris |
| Dingo | Caesar the Cat |
| Marylou Dinicolas | Kyle’s Mother in Photos |
| Taylor Anthony Miller | MailBox Store Employee |
| Milo | Caesar the Cat |
| Carmen López | Alexis (uncredited) |
| Fredrick Bam Scott | Jimmy (uncredited) |
| Damon Sementilli | Store Manager (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is 96 minutes long and falls under the comedy and drama genre.
- Aside from the main characters, Kyle, Joy and Alan, played by Josh Cooke, Liane Balaban and Barry Bostwick respectively, there’s also a prominent character named Caesar the Cat, played by two different individuals – Dingo and Milo.
- “Finding Joy” was under the production of Richard DiPatri and Shona Tuckman who was not only the producer, but also the writer of the movie.
- Jeff Cardoni is behind the music present in the movie.
- Pietro Zuercher, the cinematographer, worked closely with Ben Rojas, the editor, to complete the movie.
- The movie also credits various divisions such as the makeup department, sound department, and costume and wardrobe department among others.
- The movie is also known as “Encontro com Joy” in Brazil and “ファインディング・ジョイ 家族のかたち” in Japan.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Broward County, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 26.190096
- Longitude: -80.365865
- Place ID: ChIJFUaCG35_2YgRFNYLv44fMaA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Broward County, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
