About
Karasu Films is a team of filmmakers with decades of experience in the world of Film & TV production. While there is the occasional indie darling that breaks from Hollywood’s formula, for the most part, Western media sticks to the traditional conflict-driven, three-act-structure. But audiences are looking for a change.
With the recent international explosion of anime and Japanese cinema, something about Japanese storytelling has clearly resonated with Western audiences. Our mission is to find out what that “something” is. We want to understand Japanese storytelling traditions — like Kishōtenketsu, mono no aware, and wabi-sabi — examine how they manifest in modern Japanese works, and uncover why they impact us so deeply.
Joe Florentino
Joe is a seasoned producer with a knack for turning ambitious ideas into seamless productions. He’s tackled it all—from wrangling hundreds of extras on Gossip Girl to orchestrating brand films for major corporations, and even overseeing ten simultaneous podcasts for Amazon. Big or small, if there’s a crew to manage or a schedule to juggle, Joe is the one you want in your corner.
Jillian Sczesnak
Producer by day, storyteller at heart. Jillian has tackled just about every kind of production—from corporate interviews and run-and-gun documentaries to music videos, narrative shorts, and feature films. She’s even planned stunts involving helicopters and boat-bound SWAT units for TV. If it needs planning or shooting, Jillian’s your go-to.
