Armin Korsos shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Armin, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What is a normal day like for you right now?
This year I really dialed in my weekly routine and schedule. As much as possible, I started doing meetings only on Tuesdays and Thursdays and scheduling them after 11am. I noticed that my week gained more structure, more routine, and I got more productive. Previously, I didn’t have any boundaries and would let people schedule meeting whenever it was convenient for them. When they did this and I had 1 meeting in a day, it would split my day in half, not letting me get in my flow state, and interrupted deep work all the time. I found meetings also to be difficult to focus on, when the other half of the day I may have been deep in an edit or working on other work. When my days became ‘meeting days’ and ‘work days’, whether they were all virtual or in-person, I was able to focus more, and I didn’t put as much pressure on my days to lock in again after a meeting. Meetings are draining, and after 5-6 meetings in a day, I feel completely wiped. But because that was my meeting day, I don’t feel pressure to continue working on other work. Since taking control of my schedule, and not letting it control me, I have gotten more productive and more focused. I highly recommend it to anyone who may be struggling with a slammed schedule. You’re not being rude by saying you’re only free certain days of the week.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Armin Korsos, a filmmaker and the founder of Caymanite, a creative film company built around human-first storytelling. We produce documentaries, branded films, and commercial work focused on real people, tactile moments, and emotional honesty—working with agile, trusted crews to create films that feel grounded, intentional, and deeply connected to the people and places we film.
What makes Caymanite unique is how we work: small, trusted crews, long-form thinking, and a deep respect for the people and places we film. We’re less interested in polish for polish’s sake and more focused on stories that feel grounded, patient, and true. Right now, we’re developing several documentary projects alongside select commercial and branded collaborations that align with our values—projects that treat filmmaking as a relationship, not a transaction.
I’m also one of the founders of Filmmaker Friday Chicago, a community-driven event series built to connect filmmakers, creatives, and industry professionals in a way that feels accessible, honest, and genuinely human. What started as a simple idea—creating a space where people could talk openly about the realities of working in film—has grown into a recurring platform for conversations around craft, career paths, emerging technology, and the business side of creativity.
What makes Filmmaker Friday special is its emphasis on community over hierarchy. Our panels are intentionally conversational, our intros are short, and our events are designed to leave room for real connection—before, during, and after the discussion. We’ve hosted everyone from independent filmmakers to studio creatives, actors, producers, editors, and technologists, covering topics like distribution, intellectual property, AI, post-production, writing, and on-screen talent .
At its core, Filmmaker Friday is about lowering the barrier to entry, demystifying the industry, and reminding creatives that they don’t have to navigate this work alone. We’re currently focused on expanding partnerships, curating even more intentional conversations, and continuing to build a welcoming space for filmmakers at every stage of their journey.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who taught you the most about work?
I feel like I am the culmination of every strong, talented and driven person I have met. I pick up on people’s habits, what makes them tick, what has worked in their respective journey’s, and what I can learn from that and adapt it to my own situation. I think oftentimes people are looking for ‘the’ answer, the one answer to solve their problems. But the truth is, no one can give you advice but yourself. You have to be a sponge, to be able to have an open mind, learn, and adapt wisdom to your own life. You do this by asking the right questions, being curious, ask more than speak, and drop the ego. You will learn way more this way. Some of the most valuable things I’ve learned from others are entrepreneurs and leaders who are not even in my industry. But business fundamentals are the same, and so is leadership, and it does not matter what someone else does if they are a good person and are willing to share their wisdom.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
That person you look up to, the ‘super connector’, the person with the connections, the businesses, the influence, the portfolio; that can be you. You can become that ‘super connector’ person by connecting others together, and meeting and maintaining as many relationships as possible without expecting anything in return, and your life will transform. As soon as you let go of business relationships being transactional, the better off you will be.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
Being surrounded by good people, good food, producing incredible work, in good company, for incredible clients, and pushing yourself as much as possible.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: Are you tap dancing to work? Have you been that level of excited at any point in your career? If so, please tell us about those days.
I am feeling that now. When honesty takes priority, not just with myself but with my peers and clients, your work and your company will change. I used to procrastinate, and avoid my potential because I was scared of what that could mean. Now I ask, ‘ why not?’ and, ‘What could be the worst thing that happens?’. I’m a plunger. I dive in the deep end, and figure it out later. Life I think is way too short to be overthinking, when the whole point of life is experience, and you can’t experience life without jumping in head first.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.caymanite.us
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_caymanite/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arminkorsos/
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