EXPLORING THE BIGGER PICTURE
Josh Sikkema
Los Angeles/Grand Rapids Based Director
At the age of 29 years, Josh Sikkema is enjoying a breathtaking three-year run as a music video director for some of the biggest names in the history of R&B. Maybe you’ve heard of Snoop Dog, Mya, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Stokley and Serayah of Empire fame…he’s directed videos and documentaries for them.
He cut his teeth at 19 working behind the scenes in production at WOODTV in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He stayed there for four years and eventually decided to forgo a full-time job offer with benefits to pursue his dream of working in Los Angeles.
Josh is the director of the new short film, Something in the Clouds, which was shot entirely in Grand Rapids with his creative partner Johnny McClean.
This episode is made possible by:
Metro Health | University of Michigan Health and Dr. Peter Hahn
VIDEO EXCERPTS OF BRIAN AND JOSH’S CONVERSATION IN THE STUDIO + VIDEOS JOSH DIRECTED
