1990

M.A. in film studies, women’s studies and history at the University of Cologne

1990 – ongoing

Running directing and camera workshops for aspiring filmmakers and analytical porn workshops for women

1992 – 2003

Working as a producer and director for travel and adventure programmes on German TV and the award-winning adult slot “Liebe Suende” on PRO7

2003

Founded “Strawberry Seductress” - an erotic photo and video production company aimed at women and couples. More information on: www.strawberry-seductress.com and www.something-blue.biz

2004

Won the “Erotic Award” for best erotic photographer in London, more information on: www.erotic-awards.co.uk/2004/

Was published in the book: “The Guild Of Erotic Artists, Volume One” with 24 other contemporary erotic artists from the UK

2005

Ran “Boudoir Photography Parties” as part of the Brighton festival. The events were nominated as the best festival fringe events and Petra Joy as the festival personality of the year

Released her first erotic film, the R-18 film “Sexual Sushi” to great acclaim, more info at: www.sexualsushi.com

2006

Wrote and provided all photography for the Harper Collins book “Adult Movie Making For Couples”

Produced second erotic film “Female Fantasies” to rave reviews. More info on: www.femalefantasies.co.uk

Attended Berlin’s first porn film festival where “Female Fantasies” premiered

2007

Commissioned to produce all the photography for the book "Fetish" to be published later this year

Won the prestigeous FICEB award in Barcelona for "Female Fantasies" (most erotic film)

Producing various features and photography for the erotic UK magazine FORUM in Australia

Launch of her creative consultancy service with female clientele in mind for the adult industry

October - Petra was a guest at the 2nd Porn Film Festival in Berlin where she took part at a panel discussion on “porn for women”.

2008

A selection of Petra's short films were shown at the Cinekink festival in New York and at the BFI in London.

"Feeling it!" Petra's third erotic feature film is released. More info at: www.feelingit.co.uk

“Female Fantasies” won the feminist porn award in Toronto for ‘best bi scene’

“Feeling it!” is nominated for ‘best film’ and ‘best director’ at the FICEB '08

Petra is currently working on a book and documentary on female pornographers. She has interviewed the grand dames of porn: Annie Sprinkle, Candida Royalle, Maria Beatty and others.