About Me

First and foremost, I am a storyteller.

I have a passion for all things filmmaking and content creation, there's just nothing like seeing something you created truly connect with your audience.

It's that feeling that led me to study Television and Film Arts at Buffalo State College. There I honed my writing, and developed skills in producing, directing and editing, all of which provided me with tools to create or enhance a story.

With these skills in hand, I embarked on a journey alongside a storyteller I grew up with: Nickelodeon... but the world was different than the one I grew up in, and a modern audience requires a modern approach.

Using analytics, trends, and a deep understanding of audience engagement, I helped Nickelodeon and Paramount adapt classic IPs (SpongeBob; Avatar: The Last Airbender; TMNT; and more!) for a modern audience through compelling, scroll-stopping content.

Using this strategy-driven approach, I produced thousands of short-form and long-form videos for various streaming services and social media platforms... and it worked! My videos earned over 500 MILLION organic views and more than THREE BILLION organic minutes watched.

Whether creating my own stories or supporting others’, I thrive on collaboration and take pride in helping ideas succeed. I am driven to apply my skills to craft meaningful, modern storytelling that resonates with audiences everywhere.

Let’s Work Together!

Email
joseph.kostiw@gmail.com

Phone
(716) 990-8623