Mike Costanza
Michael Costanza is an American filmmaker and writer/director. He began his career in the Art Department on feature films. He then went on to direct short films. His short Mama Said screened at Sundance and in the Official Selection of films in Competition at The Cannes Film Festival and was nominated for the 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 screened on The Sundance Channel.
The Collingswood Story is Costanza's horror film. Made years before Skype and Video conferencing were mainstream, TCS explores the lives of a young couple attempting a long distance relationship via webcams. His film screened at numerous festivals including Frightfest in London, won the Best Indie Film and Best Cast Award and received worldwide praise with quotes including: “A Low Budget Triumph”, “Inventive and Frightening”, and “The Best Low Budget Horror Movie Since The Blair Witch Project”.
Costanza is the creator & writer of the Here TV television series Dante's Cove starring Stephen Amell.
Costanza created the genre portal eerieTube.com. EerieTube showcases original content, stylized news and reviews, geared towards the Science fiction and Horror genre. In addition, he directed Music videos and EPKs for various labels including Capitol Records, Verve, and Sony Music Entertainment.
In 2013 the filmmaker sued the producers of Paranormal Activity and Paramount for copyright infringement as a result "the matter has been resolved amicably".Media clips
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