Here’s my face, so you know I’m not a robot. Photo by Joe Perri

(This is the only place he talks in the 3rd person, don’t worry!)

With 15+ years of experience as a multidisciplinary creative, Cody specializes in ideation, direction, and execution. His work meets at the intersection of technology, advertising, and filmmaking. He’s a versatile storyteller who’s helped create millions of views across social, commercial, and narrative formats. Adept at mentoring and leading junior and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful experiences.

He spent seven years at Apple as a creative before moving into advertising, working with agencies like Droga5, R/GA, and Iris Worldwide. Taking a break from ads, he wrote, directed, and edited his award-winning debut indie feature film, Alt Space, which secured an international distribution deal with 1091 Pictures and was released on Apple TV and Prime Video in 2020.

Since then, Cody has returned to the ad world and lances freely. Outside of work, he enjoys dorkin’ around on his skateboard, playing baseball with friends, and cooking self-proclaimed “impress” dishes. Oh yeah, he also plays a variety of instruments and was in a touring band as a teenager.

Selected Agencies:

ArtClass Content, Condé Nast, Droga5, Goldenvoice, ICNCLST, Iris Worldwide, Juice House, Men’s Health, R/GA, Terri & Sandy, Unreasonable Studios, and Velem.

Selected Clients:

Bon Appétit Mag, Break Through Tech, Brilliant Earth, Coca Cola, Coachella, Disney, Fila, Frame.IO, Google, Kiehls, Larroudé, Maybelline, Nieman Marcus, Oscar De La Renta, Samsung, Sephora, Shiseido, T-Mobile, Toyota, Vans, Vogue, and Vogue Italia.

Awards:

2018 Best Editing & Best Cinematography in a Narrative Feature Film for Alt Space - 9th annual NYC Independent Film Festival.

Contact:

NY* | LA - Has passport, available worldwide.

(925) 395-6702 | CodyKussoy@gmail.com

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