Michal Russo

Experience

1. Creative Director

   Forge Film Studios

   Jun 2024 — Present · Akron, OH, US

   Michal Russo is the Creative Director at Forge Film Studios, where cinematic excellence meets brand intelligence. She specializes in crafting emotionally intelligent brand stories that reflect not just what a company does—but who they truly are. Her work helps founders, organizations, and movements articulate their essence and express it with clarity, conviction, and soul.At Cincy AI Week, Michal joins Tom Nolan, Executive Director of Forge, to represent the studio as the official media sponsor, premiering their original short-form series “The Human Code”—a cinematic countdown exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and timeless human story.Forge Film Studios blends art, strategy, and purpose—leveraging both emotional intelligence and AI tools to produce storytelling that doesn’t just capture attention, but creates connection.🧠 Let’s Connect If You’re Looking For:A film studio to bring your story to life—on screen and in spiritBrand strategy rooted in identity, clarity, and creative courageMarketing campaigns that move your audience emotionally and decisivelyA custom story arc for your product, launch, or legacyCreative leadership that fuses vision, message, and media into one narrative threadIf you’re building something with meaning and want to tell your story in a way that feels human and hits home—let’s talk!

Education

• University of San Diego

  Marketing

• Nova Southeastern University

  Bachelor's degree