filmmaker/photographer based in NJ + NYC, USA.
(welcome to my a visual journal.)

JOAN MICHEL / pronounced (j-own meh-shell)

(creating whatever i wanna whenever i wanna)


Joan Michel

Captured a little piece of today with a Polaroid self-portrait to freeze this moment in time. Wishing everyone a holiday filled with warmth, joy, and memories worth holding onto. May your day be as special as this little snapshot. Happy holidays! #mypolaroidperspective

9 months ago | [YT] | 36

Joan Michel

Picking up last minute things.

10 months ago | [YT] | 17

Joan Michel

This summer, I had the opportunity to reunite with crew members from when I worked on the feature film #realityhbomax / it’s always a pleasure to work with @paul_yeee and @paola.eo (camerateam4lyfe) I’m also glad I was able to work with new people as well. A fun 2 weeks of filming vintage #NFLMadden content.

Football was never the same. It’s In The Game: Madden NFL premieres November 26 on Prime Video. Check it out now.

10 months ago | [YT] | 15

Joan Michel

I’m deeply saddened to share this, but I know if anyone who’s known me for the past 14 years, probably met Siopao at one point. Siopao, Haku’s mom, passed away. She was 14 years old and had 12 puppies. She was the longest companion I’ve ever had, standing by my side through everything. She fought hard to stay with us as long as she could. I will miss her deeply and find comfort in imagining her reuniting with young Haku 🤍🕊️

11 months ago | [YT] | 23

Joan Michel

From our travels to NYC and Venice, to the candid portraits he takes of me when we’re together, it’s fascinating to see how he captures me through his film camera.

📷: @polastories

11 months ago | [YT] | 32

Joan Michel

Check out my new documentary personal project dedicated to my father. A place where I can share stories of people that I could share with him.

Dear Tatay = Dear Father/Dad in Tagalog.


www.instagram.com/dear.tatay/

1 year ago (edited) | [YT] | 10

Joan Michel

Watched this tonight. Highly recommend.

1 year ago | [YT] | 7

Joan Michel

Good time tonight watching and catching up at the “Moving Still” NYC premiere feat. ‪@ioegreer‬ ‪@EricFloberg‬ ‪@StevenSchultz‬ ‪@geneyoon11‬ ‪@WillemVerb‬ ‪@DannyGevirtz‬

1 year ago | [YT] | 10

Joan Michel

🪽🤍🪽 Young Haku’s birthday was 7ELEVEN. Missing you more than usual 😔

1 year ago | [YT] | 11