Biography
Joseph Marconi is a writer, director, and multi-hyphenate creative from the Hudson Valley, New York. Starting his career in advertising with companies like BBDO and Showtime, he honed his skills in storytelling and design while creating campaigns for global brands. After spending a year as a New York City nightlife photographer, he shifted to filmmaking, blending his diverse creative background with a passion for visual storytelling. His short film Wild Animal won Best Short Film and Best Made in Montana Film at the 2021 MINT Film Festival, while his editing work on Hargrove (directed by Eliane Henri) and the Muslim Futurism music video Alhamdu (directed by Abbas Rattani) earned premieres at 2022 Tribeca Film Festival. A 2021 Film Independent Fellow, Joseph’s work spans short films, music videos, and branded content. He’s designed and written treatments for production companies like Anonymous Content, Somesuch, and Iconoclast for global brands like Nike, VRBO, Expedia, Toyota, Ford, Adidas, and many more. His breadth of experience highlights his belief that being a multi-hyphenate creative is not just an asset but a necessity in today’s fast-evolving storytelling landscape. With his debut feature film coming out in 2025, Baby Love, Joseph continues to showcase his ability to craft impactful, visually striking stories that resonate across mediums.
Professional Experience
Freelance Film Director & Editor
2010 – Present
Freelance Treatment Designer
2019 - Present
Freelance Art Director & Designer
2006 – Present
FTR (Future)
Treatment Designer | 2021 – 2022
XPRIZE Foundation
Senior Art Director | 2015 – 2016
Creative Realities
Art Director | 2013 – 2014
Showtime
Senior Designer | 2011 – 2012
LBi/Special Ops Media
Art Director | 2006 – 2008
Awards & Recognitions
Hargrove (dir. Eliane Henri) • Tribeca 2022 Official Selection
Alhamdu (dir. Abbas Rattani) • Tribeca 2022 Offical Selection
2021 Film Independent Fellow – Fast Track Program
Wild Animal – Best Short Film, Best Made in Montana Film (MINT Film Festival 2021)
Temp to Perm • 2018 Winner: Best Thriller Short Film (MiddleCoast Film Festival); Official Selections: Sun Valley Film Festival, Adirondack Film Festival
Nightlifers • 2016 Creative World Awards Finalist for Original TV Drama.
The Wood House • 2013 Winner: Best Director (MiddleCoast Film Festival). Official Selections: Seattle Shorts Film Festival, Orlando Film Festival, NYC PictureStart Film Festival, LA Indie Film Festival
Press
Interview: Joseph Marconi – Baby Love (Work in Progress)
American Projects and Partners Participating in U.S. in Progress Announced!
UK, Bangladeshi projects among Film Independent Fast Track Film Finance Market selections (Screen Daily)
Fourteen film projects to shoot in Montana after being awarded$500,000 in grants (ABC | Montana Right Now)
Brands
Adidas, Amazon, American Eagle, Ariat, AT&T, Avon, Bath & Body Works, Bayer, Biscuit, Bulletproof, Capital One, Cheetos, Chevrolet, Coca-Cola, Corona, Degree, Deloitte, Dell, Dexter (Showtime), Dial, Dodge RAM, Dominos, eBay, Expedia, Fanta, Facebook, Ferrari, Footlocker, Ford, Four Sigmatic, GE, Gerber, GMC, Hennessy, Honda, Hulu, Illy Coffee, Instagram, Jeep, Johnnie Walker, Johnson & Johnson, JP Morgan, Kaiser, Klondike, Kraft, Kroger, Levi’s, Lexus, Lululemon, McDonald’s, Mercedes-Benz, Netflix, Nestlé, NFL, Nike, Nurse Jackie (Showtime), Paramount, Peloton, PODs, REI, Rite Aid, Samsung, Sandals, Shea Moisture, Shell, Showtime, Sprite, Spotify, Stella, Target, Toyota, US Army, Verizon, Vice, Visa, Volkswagon, VRBO, Walmart, Waymo, WhatsApp, 1800 Tequila
Companies
Anonymous Content, Atmosphere Proximity, BBDO, Creative Realities, Farm League, Furlined, Greenpoint, Gravy Films, Hornet, Iconoclast, Jojx, LBi, Liquid Advertising, Los York, Maximum Effort, Media Monks, MRM Worldwide, Object & Animal, Ogilvy, Panda Films, Park Pictures, Sanctuary, Scheme Engine, Skin & Bones, Slumber Party, Smuggler, Somesuch, Stadium, Stink, Story Worldwide, Strike Anywhere, Sunday Afternoon, Supernormal, Tool of NA, Vice, XPrize, Yonder
Skills & Software
Software
Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Lightroom, Figma, Final Draft, Keynote, Google Slides, Canva
Skills
Directing, Producing, Narrative Development, Screenwriting, Editing, Treatment Design, Art Direction, Design
Education
UCLA Writers’ Extension Program
2015-2016 Writers’ Extension Program
University at Buffalo
1998 - 2002 BA Fine Arts
Get in touch.
+1 (845) 216 2490
josephmarconi@me.com
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