Experience + Innovation
Our Vision
Films have the power to change the world. ModernUnited aims for impact through the power of storytelling and strives to push the boundaries of what is possible. Great storytelling is not confined to traditional formats. ModernUnited is honored to be at the pioneering edge of film innovation, fusing timeless elements with modern techniques - establishing future industry standards. Our vision is to push the boundaries of narrative experiences through immersive technologies like AR, VR, and interactive media, creating a new paradigm of engagement for viewers. We are committed to exploring the limitless potential of media, ensuring our stories not only entertain but also inspire and provoke thought.
Our Team
Founded in 2016, ModernUnited began with creating short films and quickly gained attention for our unique and innovative approach to filmmaking. As our reputation grew, so did our range: including short films, commercials, new media and feature films. Our team has won multiple awards and accolades for our work in the industry, including several Best Picture awards at international film festivals, reflecting our dedication to excellence. With experience in all aspects of filmmaking, from writing and directing to producing and post-production - while at the forefront of tech - ModernUnited is pioneering the future of filmmaking.
Spearheading ModernUnited
Joanna Elizabeth Koss (J.E.K.) is a boundary-breaking Filmmaker. Her work is screening in film festivals worldwide and earning multiple awards including the 2021 Fearless Female Filmmaker Award - for bringing to the screen thought-provoking issues that stimulate public debate.
Being a first generation American helped shape Joanna's pioneering spirit. At age 11, she started working in commercials. In her early teens, Joanna acted throughout theaters in NYC and internationally. While attending Columbia University in New York City, she came under the mentorship of the well-respected theater director Wynn Handman.
With her proven track record, she produced several internationally acclaimed films over the last several years, including RAW (2020) – a short film about a female soldier's experience during military patrol in the Middle East and HUSH (2020), a short film depicting Hitler's 1933 raid of the famed cabaret the El Dorado. POSTSCRIPT (2021) examines a veteran who is racked with PTSD as he encounters his deceased comrade’s family. In PREY (2022), a courageous young girl exposes and brings to justice a religion-based con scheme. Joanna’s two most recent films screened in over 50 film festivals and won multiple Best Picture awards.
Joanna is a skilled martial artist, a professional scuba diver and speaks several languages. She studied at Harvard University (Cambridge), Sorbonne Université (Paris) and graduated from Columbia University (NYC). In 2021, Joanna earned a certification in Blockchain and Disruptive technology from The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
