Joseph Marconi an American-Italian/Puerto Rican writer and director from the Hudson Valley, NY. After studying Fine Arts at the University at Buffalo, he worked as an Art Director for advertising companies like BBDO, Vice, Ogilvy and Showtime. In 2008 he became a nightlife photographer before returning to filmmaking in late 2009. His short films have screened across the US winning several awards. In 2019, Joseph founded his boutique production company, Upperstate. He has directed commercials for wellness companies Bulletproof and Four Sigmatic along with several music videos for bands Wild Rivers, Grizfolk and Lily Kershaw. Joseph is a 2021 Film Independent Fellow (Fast Track). Currently, Joseph is editing the feature documentary HARGROVE (directed by Eliane Henri) and developing his debut feature film, WILD ANIMAL (produced by Lysette Urus and Zachary Green), going into production in Spring 2022. Joseph lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter.