My creative approach is to create diverse and engrossing, thought-provoking works.
– Mike Costanza
Mike Costanza is an award winning filmmaker. He has produced projects for theatrical exhibition, television, and streaming platforms. After graduating from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts Mike began his career in the art department on feature films at Paramount. He then went on to direct music videos, PSAs, and short films that screened at Sundance and The Official Selection at Cannes.
Mike’s Award Winning short film MAMA SAID screened at competition at Cannes and was nominated for the prestigious Palme d’Or Award. Stylized with disorienting authenticity MAMA SAID is a critique of race relations and pop culture of 60’s America. MAMA SAID also aired on The Sundance Channel.
THE COLLINGSWOOD STORY (2002) is Mike’s innovative micro budget horror film that explores the lives of a young couple who attempt to keep their long distance relationship alive by video chatting. The film screened at festivals including Frightfest in London and the Boston Fantastic Film Festival. COLLINGSWOOD received rave reviews including “A Low Budget Triumph”, “Inventive and Frightening”, and “The Best Low Budget Horror Movie Since ‘The Blair Witch Project'”. THE COLLINGSWOOD STORY is streaming on AMC+ and SHUDDER.
BEAT THE BASH, an anti-violence PSA directed and produced by Mike, stars Wilson Cruz and Meredith Scott Lynn and aired on MTV. Mike’s other credits include creator of the supernatural series DANTE’S COVE, music videos, and EPKs including System of A Down (Sony Music), Mazzy Star (Capitol), Sparklehorse (Capitol), and THE LATIN GRAMMY’S PRE SHOW with Shakira and Usher.
Mike’s passion for action sports has led to many creative opportunities as a sports and lifestyle filmer and photographer: covering Women’s World Soccer League, LA Galaxy, and professional surfers and skateboarders. Mike recently had an exhibit of his skate photography and videos at Art Pop in Palm Springs. The exhibit, entitled SKATELIFE, is also an experience in VR 3D. Shot on the Samsung Round 360 this exciting experience features some of Southern California’s best pro and semi-pro skateboarders including legendary skater Steve Caballero. SKATELIFE screened at FICMA 7.0.
Currently, Mike is in pre-production on his next project EL CRUCE.
Mike on IMDB
Mike’s production company Cinerebel Media