freelance writer
Beyond Words (6 min short),Original Screenplay (adapted from a short story by Vianne Venter)
directed by Joe Vaz & Mal Woolford
A couple decide to have a romantic afternoon rendezvous – with a twist.
starring Mark Sykes, and Dawn Matthews, written & directed by Joe Vaz, co-directed by Mal Woolford.
Blue Valentine (18 min short),Original Screenplay (co-written with Vianne Venter)
directed by Joe Vaz (2005) – imdb
When two old friends rekindle their sexual relationship for one night only, they discover truths about each other they never knew existed.
With only a single night together, they spend it making love, playing cards, eating pizza and talking until the sun comes up. But will their new-found love be strong enough to dissuade her from leaving?
Only the dawn will tell.
Blue Valentine was an Official Selection at the Durban International Film Festival, 2005
starring Jonny Pienaar and Dawn Matthews, written & directed by Joe Vaz, screenplay by Joe Vaz and Vianne Venter
Play by Heart (48 min short),Original Screenplay
directed by Joe Vaz (2004) – imdb
When Paul and Eric decide to hire a cottage in the country for a
weekend in a last-ditch attempt to salvage what is left of their band,
they have no idea how wrong things can go.
Two dysfunctional sisters, Angel and Pebbles show up uninvited and
double-booked turning their idyllic rehearsal space into hell.
Starring (in alphabetical order) Caryn Davidoff, Jose Domingos, Daniel Janks & Dianne Simpson
written & directed by Joe Vaz