Armin Korsos on Momentum, Documentaries, and Saying Yes Too Soon (On Purpose)

Mischief and Mastery

Why wait until everything’s perfect to start something new? In this episode, Armin Korsos shares how saying yes now—even before you’re “ready”—can spark organic growth, community, and career-shifting momentum. Born in the Cayman Islands and now based in Chicago, Armin is a filmmaker known for emotionally vivid imagery and a global lens—both in his documentaries and branded storytelling. He’s also the founder of Caymanite, a creative studio built to bring authentic brand stories to life with impact.

Armin is the co-creator of Filmmaker Friday, a monthly event series that brings together local creatives for screenings, panels, and connection. He’s currently in post-production on two documentary projects—a conservation-focused film and a story following a world-record cycling attempt around Lake Ontario.

We talk about building Filmmaker Friday from scratch without a budget, the myth of needing a perfect platform before launching, navigating collaboration and energy management, and the mindset shifts required for documentary work. Armin also reflects on how opportunity often arrives as a narrow window—and why you have to leap before you feel fully prepared. If you’ve been putting something off because it’s not perfect yet, this one’s for you.

Find more from Armin at www.caymanite.us, on Instagram @armincreates, or connect via LinkedIn. Keep an eye out for his short film Brothers of the Sea, and two in-progress docs: one focused on conservation, and the other following a Lake Ontario world-record cycling attempt.

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