Nick Kostelnak

Nick Kostelnak is an award-winning director, writer, and producer based in New York City. Originally from Youngstown, Ohio, he studied film at The University of Toledo before moving to New York to immerse himself in the industry. Beyond directing and writing, Nick consults for NEON and has worked as a Post Production Manager for IFC Films, RLJE Films, and Shudder. His directorial debut, Stay Awhile, earned the "Best Concept Award" at the Northeast Film Festival and "Best Ghost Story" at ScareFest Weekend. The film was later acquired by Bloody Disgusting and featured in Bloody Bites, their horror anthology series, now streaming on Screambox, Pluto TV and Tubi. Nick is currently producing the feature film Ave U, starring Lillo Brancato, Mickey Rourke, La La Anthony, and Keith William Richards.