Sprained | A Short Film (2020) Josh Stasko 2024-06-01 | Sprained is a whimsical dramedy short film following the stream of consciousness of an overworked, lonely millennial. As he reflects, it begins to dawn on him that perhaps pain isn’t something to be ashamed of after all. Filmed during the pandemic, the story hints at COVID-wrought isolation in a lighthearted exploration of social anxiety. In less than 5 minutes, Sprained will capture your eye and leave you with a thought and chuckle.www.joshstasko.com
Vintage Grudge | A Short Film Josh Stasko 2024-04-17 | Two frenemies get stuck thrifting together and it's getting under their skin.Directed by Woubalem TezetaStory by Woubalem TezetaDirector of Photography - Josh StaskoEdited by Josh StaskoStaring D., Karis Ryu, and Michelle Phuong HoWith Nick Taylor, Deven Ladson, Seamus Herriman, & Bridget StaskoSpecial thanks MustyBeatersWE DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC. I've Got You Under My Skin performed by Louis Prima and Keely Smith.Written and filmed in the same day, with friends.
Cloud Gazers | A Short Film Josh Stasko 2024-03-12 | Written, filmed, and edited in 12 hours on March 9, 2024Story by Lauren Dominguez ChanFilmed and Edited by Josh StaskoCast: Karis Ryu, Deven Ladson, and D
The Armenian Genocide | One Familys Story of Survival & Love Josh Stasko 2023-01-30 | Get a Legacy Film for Your Family: joshstasko.comIn Charles's Legacy Film, you'll hear how his family fled from Turkey to Syria, and eventually, to the United States. His life so far as been full of surprises, humor, and so much love.
Shoot | A Short Film Josh Stasko 2022-11-23 | Faced with crossroads, a couple plays a game of chance to determine their future.joshstasko.comFor my 28th birthday, my friends came to town and we wrote and filmed this short film in less than 24 hours. Huge thanksCostin ThampikuttyMichelle Prakash-ThampikuttyAustin WhyteAlexa WhyteBridget Stasko© 2022
A Tour of the Newberry Knitting Company Josh Stasko 2022-11-12 | Last week, Mom and I went for a tour of what I think is one of the coziest small businesses in New York’s Capital District (Albany, Schenectady, Troy) the Newberry Knitting Company. If you know Mom, you know this is right up her alley! (In fact, there’s a good chance she’s knit something for you!)Nancy Newberry is the woman at the helm of the Newberry Knitting Co and she is just a delightful person, as you’ll see in the video. Nancy grew up in the glove-making business, and didn’t have enough of it from her childhood apparently, because then she married into another glove-making business!The first time I met her, she gave my wife Bridget and me a tour of the factory. I knew then, that I needed to return to capture the experience on camera!We felt like we were stepping into Mrs. Claus's workshop, here was this quite old-looking machine, rhythmically churning and clicking, devouring tediously strung yarn and regurgitating the warmest of mittens, gloves, and "glommits" (a cross between the two). It was hypnotizing!Nancy and her employees walked us through the process it takes to make each glove. Better to watch the video than read my explanation though.One part I want to be sure you catch – she was talking about one of their many types of gloves. She said, “I’m thinking they go for $70 or $80 in some stores if they have a fancier front door.”It’s true, their store is very simple and understated. Perhaps not a huge shopping destination for anyone other than locals who know about it.These are quality gloves, ethically made, with deerskin leather for gripping. Yes, they definitely could sell for that price. But if you go directly to the Newberry Knitting Company you can get them for $28. It’s honestly a steal. If that’s out of your range though, they also have items for as little as $5.I’m telling you, this is the SPOT for holiday gifts. My sister recently text years after we gave her a pair of Newberry socks.“I still so love those socks you gave me! What is the name of the company again?”We’ll sing it from the mountains! Newberry Knitting Company!Sweetest to me was when Nancy, without a second thought, donated “Enough yarn to last the rest of my life” as Mom put it in between tears.Mom leads a ministry called Precious Ministry where she and a small team of friends supply baby blankets to 40 hospitals. They’ve made over 1400 blankets in less than 5 years Nancy’s generosity will ensure that expectant parents who experience miscarriages receive a baby blanket and a note of encouragement to honor their loss.Thanks, Nancy, and thanks Newberry Knitting Company!So make sure you visit this hidden gem in Upstate New York! And give this story a share to support this sweet little small business.View and share this article here: https://www.lamplitpictures.com/blogs...Newberry Knitting Company1420 Curry Rd.Schenectady, NY 12306, USAwww.newberrykitting.com
Stranger Things Themed Trailer of Lord Of The Rings Josh Stasko 2022-07-14 | Your Stranger Things / Lord of the Rings combo trailer is here! I realized the script of the Stranger Things trailer could not work more perfectly for the Return of the King storyline. What other similarities do you see in these films? Let me know in the comments! Shout out to Sean Austin for bridging these two remarkable stories!I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS VIDEO
New Documentary Coming Soon Josh Stasko 2022-04-18 | Follow Josh as he searches for the answer to the question "Am I ready to be a dad?"Documentary Film by Josh Stasko - Coming Soon
The Train (10 Years of Documentary Photography) Josh Stasko 2022-02-25 | Time is kinda like train tracks. I hope you enjoy this poem and my documentary photography portfolio!Written and Photographed by Josh Stasko
Sprained - Official Short Film Trailer Josh Stasko 2022-02-24 | Sprained is a whimsical dramedy short film about a reflective, lonely, and overworked millennial who realizes he’s become an expert at hiding pain. So far Sprained has won 4 awards. Josh Stasko wrote, directed, filmed, and starred in this heart-warming short. It's currently in submission to film festivals, but will be available publicly in 2022.
Intimate Wedding on the Lake of the Isles Josh Stasko 2020-10-13 | Pregent Wedding09/12/20Video by Josh StaskoMusic - A Whisper by Be Still The Earth
Watts of Love Josh Stasko 2018-07-03 | Daniel & Liz, June 2, 2018Wedding Film by Stasko Portrait Arts(Josh Stasko & Joe Nicolette)"Make You Mine" by Us The DuoI DO NOT OWN RIGHTS TO THIS MUSIC
We Are The Staskos Josh Stasko 2016-10-18 | This short film is my first experimentation with documentary in the participatory mode (where I play a character in the film.) It was also my first time really working with a script and narration instead of relying on interviews from other people. My first draft of this film was rosy - incredibly rosy. I decided not to use it. As a documentary filmmaker, I'm going to be asking people difficult questions and hoping for deep, vulnerable responses. If that's what I want from others, the least I can do is tell it like it is in my own family. We're not perfect. We're the Staskos.Shout out to my guy Matt Zotta for volunteering his musical talents and adding so much quality to this film!Special thanks to Molinski Photography for allowing me to borrow equipment.
A Puzzle Worth Solving Josh Stasko 2016-05-24 | Nearly everyone today knows somebody who is touched by Autism. The number children born with developmental disabilities has been growing for years. What happens to these children when they grow up? Will they ever find employment or a sense of independence? It is not an easy question to answer because, like puzzle pieces, no two people with Autism are the same. But this small business is pushing society's limits by hiring a staff that is heavily integrated with people with special needs and sending a message that those in the Autism community need not be overlooked by employers.
Creating the Color Wheel (A Graphic Designers Project) Josh Stasko 2013-05-16 | The Color Wheel is a project in Conceptual Design at Pensacola Christian College. My major was Graphic Design so I took this class second semester of my Freshman year. It was tedious for sure but it was fun working with paints and hanging out with my classmates :) I started making little videos of this in my dorm room because I loved how the partially mixed paints looked! Then I decided to record the whole process. Thanks AR 212 for being photogenic! And thanks Josh Griffin for the fun musical compositions! All rights reserved © Josh Stasko Photo Arts. facebook.com/pages/Josh-Stasko-Photo-Arts/295855910432693
Irene Flooding and Aftermath in Schoharie-Middleburgh Josh Stasko 2011-09-08 | The video opens with a view of my home in Schoharie, the night of the flood, shortly before we evacuated. We live at the top of a large hill with the Schoharie Creek at the base. Anyone who was around will tell you how fast the water level rose. We never expected the water to get so high. It goes on to show photos of various scenes of the aftermath and cleanup at Valley Bible Baptist Church in Middleburgh, and Schoharie Valley. To me, the songs reflect the overall attitudes I saw in individual families who suffered losses and in the community as a whole. The video depicts the sadness, devastation, the seemingly insurmountable work ahead, and yet, the sweet and beautiful spirit of hope in the people.(I do not own rights to these songs)
