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Nicholas Freeman
New York, NY
nickfreemanfilm@gmail.com | (203) 770-3727

Summary

Award-winning filmmaker and director with a proven track record in crafting compelling branded content, commercials, and music videos. Successfully co-directed and co-produced a feature documentary with $600,000 secured funding in collaboration with LD Entertainment and executive producer Greg Berlanti. Skilled in storytelling, project management, and delivering high-quality productions on schedule and within budget. Seeking opportunities to continue to expand into narrative and documentary filmmaking both short form and long form.

Skills

  • Directing & Producing

  • Editing (Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects)

  • Cinematography

  • Budget & Schedule Management

  • Creative Development & Pitching

  • Team Leadership & Collaboration

  • Post-Production Supervision

Professional Experience

Freelance Filmmaker

New York, NY | 2018–Present

  • Directed and produced a feature-length documentary with LD Entertainment, securing $600,000 in funding.

  • Partnered with high-profile executive producer Greg Berlanti, along with producers Robbie Rogers and Andrew Corkin.

  • Developed and directed branded content and commercials for a variety of brands managing all aspects of production from concept to delivery.

  • Directed and Edited high profile music videos that have amassed millions of views.

Selected Projects

  • The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel (2024): Co-Directed and Co-Produced a feature-length film funded by LD Entertainment.

  • Commercials: Coca-Cola, Bose, Paris Fashion Week, V Magazine, Kidsuper Studios, The New Yorker, Puma, Amazon Music, Jagermeister, BBC, and more.

  • Music Videos: Jessie Reyez, Polo G, Lil Tjay, Fivio Foreign and Jackboy.

  • "Help Wanted" (Short Film): Thesis NYU Film became a finalist at the First Run Film Festival.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Television
New York University Tisch School of the Arts | Graduated 2020

 

Awards & Recognition

  • Shortlisted for Young Director Award.

  • Finalist at First Run Film Festival for "Help Wanted."

  • 'Reel MVP' Award at Universal Music Group

  • Work screened at The New Yorker Festival.

  • 'Best Film' Award at the Pitt Film Festival

 

Interests

  • Narrative filmmaking

  • Intersection of art and science

  • Advocacy for elderly people

  • Blending of documentary and fiction

  • Drums and piano

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