Joy Kennelly is a
results-oriented independent publicist and
consultant for the fashion, architecture and entertainment
industries with a strong network of professionals
she collaborates with. For over ten years, her
company has specialized in publicity and event
production for companies and individuals in Los
Angeles and New York. A native of
California, Joy has lived and traveled throughout
27 countries and most of the United States, which
gives her a cosmopolitan marketing sensibility.
Joy began her
publicity career at Sony Pictures Imageworks (SPI)
marketing the visual effects team of THE GHOST AND
THE DARKNESS starring Michael Douglas and Val
Kilmer. At SPI, she founded, produced and began
serving as the Executive Director of the Short
Pictures International Film Festival (SPIFF) for
four years.
SPIFF began as an
internal screening event for SPI employees and
quickly grew into an internationally acclaimed
film festival. MTV, HBO, and William Morris agents
scouted the films she personally helped select and
screen. Many films which premiered at SPIFF went
on to appear at other prestigious film festivals
around the world, including at the Cannes Film
Festival.
Brian Herzlinger,
director and star of MY DATE WITH DREW, commented,
“Joy's talent is one of unrivaled expertise and
passion for her field. She not only coordinates
the seemingly impossible, but she does it with a
smile on her face.”
Joy was hired by
Penton Media to create the first Internet World
Media Entertainment Festival (ME Fest) for the
Spring Internet World Conference 2001 in Los
Angeles. Joy was able to combine her public
relations and producing skills with her online
marketing expertise. The ME Fest screened online
and received over 100,000 unique hits in less than
three weeks.
In addition, it was
highlighted on EarthLink as a “Site to View.” Joy
also successfully produced the first ME Fest
Awards Ceremony at Paramount Pictures as part of
the Internet World’s annual Community Digital
benefit with over 2,500 attendees. In 2001, Joy
was included in the International Who’s Who in
Technology.
After the event,
Courtney C. Muller, former Vice President,
Internet World Events, Penton Media, noted,
“(Joy)
successfully oversaw the media blitz and
represented Penton Media at Sundance and NATPE. We
were very happy with Joy’s performance. We would
recommend her for similar assignments where
passion, creativity and professionalism are
valued.”
Additional
Production and Marketing experience includes:
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Two years with
the World Animation Celebration with over 50,000
attendees
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Acura’s VIP
sponsorship of the 2000 New Orleans Jazz and
Heritage Festival
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Suntory’s Oolong
Tea VIP sponsorship of the World Festival of
Sacred Music at the Hollywood Bowl with the
Dalai Lama
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And assisting
Executive Producer, Stu Smiley “Everybody Loves
Raymond” while at Fox Broadcasting.
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Greater Baton
Rouge Area Economic Recovery & Production
Incentive Update
Publicity credits
includes:
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Management of
national accounts for HBO and Cinemax at Kahn
and Jacobs Public Relations and Marketing in New
York City
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Senior Account
Executive at the Blaze Co.’s for the Beverly
Center account Attainment of the highest level
of PR achievement ever garnered for the Beverly
Center during the five years the Blaze Co. held
the account
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Copywriting for
the Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau
for international distribution
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Copywriting for
the American Institute of Architects Convention
Guide
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Publicized
films, companies and individuals including:
Cause-related
marketing includes:
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IFP West's
Independent Spirit Awards
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Women in
Film's Crystal and Lucy Awards
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Founded and
ran Hungarian Orphan Toy Drive for four
years
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Elizabeth
Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation fundraiser
in conjunction with the Disney/Tri-Team
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Kids of HOPE
Tsunami Relief Benefit held in conjunction
with the Sri Lankan Consulate in Los Angeles
and the Sri Lanka Express Foundation
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Katrina
Campus Relief benefiting students displaced
by Hurricane Katrina
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JAYO
Volleyball Invitational benefiting
disadvantaged inner-city kids
Joy A. Kennelly has
received national and international recognition
for her non-profit and professional services.
Terry Thoren, Festival Chairman, World Animation
Celebration and former CEO, Klasky Csupo (RUGRATS,
WILD THORNBERRYS), stated,
“(Joy Kennelly) is an
extremely intelligent, media savvy marketing
talent who I would highly recommend for any
project. She brings her expertise of producing
large events, public relations skills, and new
media knowledge to each project with humor and
grace.”
David J. Whelan,
Business Consultant, Apex Fitness Group, says,
“Having worked alongside Joy for several years on
various business networking and fundraising
events, I can attest to her energy, creativity,
and organization. She is able to motivate and
corral everyone from celebrities to executives
with style and grace.”
Joy Kennelly,
The Joy Writer, 1158 26th Street, #746, Santa
Monica, CA 90403
(310) 714-2077
joy@thejoywriter.com
