Joanne Mitchell: Filmmaker
About
Joanne started off her career studying at The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and has since enjoyed many years fulfilling a varied career as an actor covering Theatre, TV, Radio and Film.
However, in the past 10 years her love of storytelling and film has lead her down another route of writing, producing and now directing.
With her partner, she set up Mitchell-Brunt Films and to date the company have made a number of short films and 5 independent genre movies – all of which have played globally at international film festivals including Frightfest, Fantasia, Grimmfest, Screamfest, Nevada, Leeds International Film festival to name but a few. All have had international sales and distribution.
Latest News
DEADLINE Article, ‘Broken Bird’ Lands U.S. Release, April 24th 2026
Deadline Article 'Broken Bird' Lands U.S. Release EXCLUSIVE: The psychological horror drama Broken Bird will receive a U.S. theatrical release from April 24 via Catalyst Studios and Seismic Releasing. Read More
Broken Bird US Theatrical Release April 2026
Broken Bird US Theatrical Release April 2026 Following its success on the festival circuit, Broken Bird will receive a US theatrical release in April 2026. We are excited for American audiences to experience [...]
Rebecca Calder wins Best Actress for Broken Bird at ECU 2025
Rebecca Calder wins Best Actress for Broken Bird at ECU 2025 A huge congratulations to Rebecca Calder, who won Best Actress at ECU 2025 for her powerful performance as Sybil in Broken Bird. [...]
Companies we’ve worked with & festivals where films have screened
