Creative writer and filmmaker with a decade of experience in film and video and a passion for meaningful storytelling. Producer of award-winning short films, committed to uplifting diverse voices while exploring creative development and technical innovation.

Josh Cisewski

Creative writer and filmmaker with a decade of experience in film and video and a passion for meaningful storytelling. Producer of award-winning short films, committed to uplifting diverse voices while exploring creative development and technical innovation.

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Creative writer and filmmaker with a decade of experience in film and video and a passion for meaningful storytelling. Producer of award-winning short films, committed to uplifting diverse voices while exploring creative development and technical innovation.

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Language

English
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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience

Film Instructor at Fresh Films
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led and mentored students through every phase of a filmmaking curriculum, spanning Pre-Production, Production, and Post-Production, equipping students with a collaborative, project-based understanding of the creative and technical workflows in media production. Successfully completed four major projects annually: a music video, a documentary, an instructional how-to video, and a narrative short film. Also produced two student-led documentaries that streamed as part of Roku’s Changemakers series, and helped produce music videos for Nur-D, Steve Burns, and Luhh D.
Independent Filmmaker at Self-Employed
January 1, 2017 - Present
Led the creative development of six award-winning short films across genres, including honorable mentions for best short film and best of fest for “The Last Station” at MSPIFF. Other works include “Neurogenesis”, “Dust and Ashes”, “Bear”, and “Son of Man”, screening at over 20 festivals (e.g., TCFF). Served as the Post-Production Supervisor and primary Editor for “Hidden Falls”, a crowdfunded fantasy series.
Contract Video Editor at Uptop Films
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Edited and delivered a series of 30-60 second short-form social media promotional videos for local businesses. Assisted on a Make-A-Wish short film project. Contributed as an Assistant Editor for a feature-length virtual performance project integrating over 60 artists with disabilities into a cohesive final presentation.

Education

BA in Creative Writing at Southern New Hampshire University
February 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
AA in Theatre at North Central University
August 29, 2011 - December 18, 2015

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