CMU alumnus creates Orange Creative, LLC, makes documentary about Detroit
Sometimes one dream or passion does become reality.
Alumnus Brad Osantoski is the founder of his own business, Orange Creative, LLC. He is a video producer, multimedia developer.
During his four years at CMU, he worked at the library in the Faculty Center for Innovation Teaching as the multimedia producer. He said he craved a change of pace, so quit his library job.
“I was sick of working on campus and was really looking to branch out into freelancing,” Osantoski said.
He said during the time he worked at the library, he was already starting to create his own website. When the website was complete and how he wanted it, freelancing was his next step.
Because Osantoski was still in school, networking and making profession connections was difficult. He said sometimes he had to skip classes in order to take a freelance job that required a bit of travel.
Currently Osantoski works as the multimedia producer at Mid Michigan Community College, but is also involved in side projects with Orange Creative.
He recently is in the process of wrapping his documentary, “Redefining Dreamland.” It shows the paradox state of Detroit and features interviews from people that find some positivity in Detroit.
“Anybody and everybody that loved Detroit were interviewed,” Osantoski said. “We want people to not just be covered with a voice over, but to really see them.”
The documentary is just a side project for Osantoski and it is 100 percent nonprofit. It can be viewed by early February at www.sideporch.org.
Oleg Kolbasov, co-Director and co-Owner of SidePorch, LLC, said the work that Osantoski produced was far more advanced than most recent college graduates.
“He was able to show passion throughout the project, handled all situations in a professional manner and was very punctual and responsive to critique,” Kolbasov said.
Ryan Battishill, partner and president of Think Design Communications, said Osantoski is the first person he turns to when seeking needs of inspiration.
“He is extremely talented, driven, creative and possesses a vision over any other editor or media professional that I’ve met,” Battishill said.
Osantoski said it is not just about the money, but making a difference and really reaching out to others.
“He shared ideas to make it better throughout the process of working together and even continued to share thoughts and resources after our project was done,” Patricia Janes, CMU Parks and Recreation professor said.
Osantoski said the type of work he does can help out a small or large business, and anyone that needs it. He refers to his work as the “ one stop shop multimedia,” he said.
Being raised from two entrepreneurs, beautician and carpenter, Carol and Bob Osantoski, he said his parents helped because you need people to ask questions to and figure out the logistics.
“He has an amazing future ahead of him and I look forward to seeing more from Orange Creative,” Battishill said.
