Joanna Bowers
Founder & CEO
Cheeky Monkey Productions
A Hong Kong-based writer, director, and producer, Joanna is the entrepreneurial force behind Cheeky Monkey Productions. With a flair for crafting compelling cross-cultural narratives, her films showcase inspiring journeys from bold minorities.
Her acclaimed feature documentary debut, THE HELPER, enjoyed a sold-out theatrical release in Hong Kong and was acquired for international distribution by Amazon Prime and Apple TV+. Her follow-up film, REFASHIONED, premiered at DocDMZ in Korea and had theatrical runs across Asia.
Joanna has also directed award-winning TV commercials for prominent brands, including The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Cathay Pacific, and ANTA Sportswear.
Joanna is currently in production on a new documentary profiling seven rising-star, female basketball players from Hong Kong with their sights set on America’s WNBA.

