Joe Pennella

Movies

An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win
Cinematography
Set in Detroit during the Civil Rights Movement, "An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win" examines the joyful life and troubled times of an irrepressible 10-year-old African-American girl whose vivid imagination and creativity reinforce her optimism. When shocking national events threaten her sense of security, Melody must find inner strength to restore her hope for a better world.
Curse of the Sunset Starlet
Cinematography
Gigi abandoned her young daughter, Zarianne, to pursue her dreams of movie stardom but instead becomes a starlet in horror films. Years later, Zarianne is a single mom and artist who creates portraits entirely out of butterfly wings. Her bickering kids are 12 year old Ryder and 14 year old Tate. Gigi returns to Zarianne claiming she is dying and seeking redemption for leaving her motherless. But is Gigi a drifter, grifter or ghost who will destroy their family? Only Tate, Ryder and a mysterious swarm of Sunset Moths hold the secret.
Wife, Mother, Murderer: The Marie Hilley Story
Director of Photography
Based on the true story of an Alabama woman who was convicted of killing her first husband and attempting to poison her daughter. Out on bail, she flees in order to start a new life with two new identities.
To My Daughter
Director of Photography
A mother is haunted by the death of one of her children which has an effect on the surviving siblings in this fact-based drama.
Alien Warrior
Director of Photography
He’s the ALIEN WARRIOR - the mysterious defender of justice in a world of deceit, corruption and decay. He’s been sent to save the Earth from its impending ruin. Rugged BRETT CLARK (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Bachelor Party) stars as an interstellar being with superhuman powers sent to Earth to restore law and order. His mission takes him to the violent streets where the law means nothing. His quest begins! A confrontation with the dark side, the destructors of society. With his supernatural abilities and a growing legion of followers, he becomes the ALIEN WARRIOR!