Biografia
Having arrived in the US from Cuba at a young age, Josi graduated from H. B. Plant High School in Tampa, Florida, then pursued Aeronautical Engineering at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. He earned a minor in film and, after graduation, served six years in the US Air Force. A longtime member of the Directors Guild of America, Josi has produced, managed, or directed over 60 feature films featuring renowned actors such as Steven Baldwin, Linda Blair, Ernest Borgnine, Lorraine Bracco, Beverly D'Angelo, Robert Downey Jr., Charles Durning, Robert Duvall, Alison Eastwood, Giancarlo Esposito, Frederic Forrest, William Forsythe, Andy Garcia, Balthazar Getty, Lisa Hartman, Terence Hill, Lee Horsley, Amy Irving, Raul Julia, Christine Lahti, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Dillon MacDermott, Jackie Mason, Kelly McGillis, Tomas Milian, George Newbern, Danny Nucci, Judge Reinhold, Burt Reynolds, Jennifer Rubin, John Saxon, Claudia Schiffer, Ray Sharkey, Bud Spencer, Bo Svenson, Kathleen Turner, Christopher Walken, Peter Weller, Ken Wahl, and Stuart Whitman. His directorial debut was Freddy of the Jungle, filmed in 1980, and his most recent production was National Lampoon’s Cattle Call (2007), released in the US by Lionsgate and starring Nicole Eggert, Diedrich Bader, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Paul Mazursky, and Jonathan Winters. Fluent in Spanish and Italian, Josi began his film career as a DGA Assistant Director, progressed to Production Manager, and advanced to become a Writer, Director, and Producer. His experience spans from studio pictures to independent films. Josi is a highly respected professional with an extensive portfolio, having worked with Paramount, Columbia, Sony, Lorimar, Universal, Cannon, Vestron, New Century, Vista, Viacom (Showtime), USA Network, and numerous independent production companies.
On May 7, 1987, Xavier Suarez, then Mayor of Miami, declared the day "Josi W. Konski Day" in recognition of his community contributions. Josi is also a longtime member of the Writers Guild of America West and has penned many screenplays.
