Lukia Costello is a filmmaker and nonprofit leader with 23+ years in documentary, editorial, and nonprofit work. Her films and photos have been featured internationally, including on Buffalo Toronto Public Media. She’s been awarded grants from New York State Council on the Arts, and the Puffin Foundation.
As founder of Spark Filmmakers Collaborative, she’s led 60+ events including since 2019, elevating diverse voices. She co-created the Haudenosaunee Micro-Short Film program and the “Believe in Ukraine,” spotlighting Indigenous American and Ukrainian stories.