Joslyn Rose Lyons is a multi-talented professional with a diverse range of accomplishments in the film and television industry. She is an Emmy-nominated director, award-winning filmmaker, producer, and writer.
Joslyn's work has been featured on several prominent platforms, including Showtime, Paramount, Starz, Warner Bros. Entertainment, and Lionsgate. Her documentaries have been showcased at various film festivals, such as Sundance London, Essence Film Festival, and Urbanworld.
One of Joslyn's most notable projects is her feature-length studio directorial debut, "Stand," which explores the life of pioneering activist and basketball prodigy Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf. The documentary features notable figures such as Steph Curry, Mahershala Ali, Ice Cube, Steve Kerr, Jalen Rose, Shaquille O'Neal, and others.
Joslyn has also served as an impact producer on several award-winning documentaries, including "Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power," which explores the life and legacy of Congresswoman Barbara Lee. The film features influential voices such as Alice Walker, Ayanna Pressley, Van Jones, Danny Glover, Cory Booker, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
In addition to her work on documentaries, Joslyn has produced several award-winning shows and digital content for platforms including Springhill Entertainment/Uninterrupted, MTV, and BET Networks. She has collaborated with artists and athletes across various genres, including work with Common for his organization Imagine Justice.
Joslyn has also directed and produced several short films, including "Looking Glass," which premiered at Sundance London and won the Best Short award at The American Film Awards. Her short film "Butterfly Boxing" premiered at the Essence Film Festival and won the Best Director award at the LA Independent Women Film Awards.
Joslyn is a member of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences and has been invited as a guest speaker for the Academy Gold Women's Fellowship under the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars). She is also a member of the Alliance of Women Directors, Women in Film (WIF),and has curated and led panels focused on amplifying underrepresented voices in the industry.
