Joseph Couch

Joseph Couch is the Sydney based Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Othelia, where he builds systems for working with complex stories and expansive storyworlds. His work spans long-form narrative design and interactive storytelling across film, new media, and games. He has advised leading studios and production companies on creative development and collaborated with interactive teams on narrative experiences. He has presented his ideas at prominent venues, including the Sydney Opera House.

Courses and Content

Jan29
Story Forum Online
7:30PM - 8:30PM (PST)

Storycraft in the Age of AI: Narratology, Structure and the Human Voice

With: Joseph Couch and 2 more

Storycraft in the Age of AI: Narratology, Structure and the Human Voice

January 29, 2026
7:30PM - 8:30PM (PST)
With: Joseph Couch, Mike S. Ryan and Alicia Van Couvering
This panel explores how narratology (the study of story structure, meaning, and form) can guide human-centered AI tools toward new plot structures for the modern age, beyond inherited templates like the Hero’s Journey.

Sundance Institute's Story Forum: Online Event Registration

Join us from anywhere on January 29–30 for 15+ immersive online sessions. Explore the cutting edge of independent filmmaking through deep dives into virtual production, documentary ethics, and sustainable independent workflows.