Joe Gawalis

Joe is an award-filmmaker and podcast host, perfectly positioned to bring transformative insights to your upcoming event. With over 17 years of experience in filmmaking and a stellar track record in podcasting, Joe offers invaluable expertise on topics that are highly relevant in today’s media landscape: integrating video into the world of podcasts, transitioning from filmmaking to podcasting, creative marketing strategies for content creators, monetizing and scaling content platforms, and storytelling across multiple platforms. Throughout his illustrious career, Joe has collaborated with notable figures such as Martin Kove, Danny Trejo, Jeff Garlin, Selena Gomez, Dee Wallace and Joe Pantoliano. His films have been featured on major platforms like Starz and Peacock, Major Realtors and Theaters Worldwide. His work has been covered by media giants like Fox 5 NY and Yahoo Finance. In addition to hosting shows at prestigious festivals including the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, and Tribeca Film Festival, Joe is a member of I.D.C. Entertainment, where he combines his deep understanding of film production and distribution with modern marketing strategies that consistently deliver outstanding results. Joe’s dedication to community service has earned him the Drug Free Hero Award. His recent work with the Grant Cardone Foundation’s A Night of Hope and Empowerment: Changing Lives for At-Risk Youth event in NYC highlights his commitment to storytelling with positive change.