Happy Like Joplin

A strange man - Joplin - is observed doing the same routine everyday. When a young girl is dared to follow him she delves deeper into his mystery and her perception changes of not only Joplin but also the world around her.

  • Jean-Baptiste Mauduit
    Director
  • Laurence Clifford
    Director
  • Jean-Baptiste Mauduit
    Writer
  • Laurence Clifford
    Writer
  • Laurence Clifford
    Producer
  • Jean-Baptiste Mauduit
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 8, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Ireland
  • Country of Filming:
    Ireland
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Jean-Baptiste Mauduit, Laurence Clifford
Director Statement

Jean-Baptiste Mauduit was born in Paris, France and worked as master stone carver for 14 years restoring castles throughout Europe before turning his attention to his true passion of filmmaking. His debut short “A Yodelling Hobo” was selected for the prestigious 26th Galway Film Fleadh and his follow-up “Happy Like Joplin” is entering the festival circuit in 2023.