Joseph Marconi is an American-Italian filmmaker who seeks compassion and wonder in human stories. After over a decade in advertising as an Art Director, Joseph returned to filmmaking by way of nightlife photography in NYC. He founded his production company, Upperstate, after moving to Los Angeles and has directed, produced and edited music videos. Joseph is currently wrapping up editing his first documentary feature Hargrove under director Eliane Henri while developing his own directorial debut feature film, Wild Animal. Joseph lives in Atwater village with his wife and daughter where he runs almost every day.