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
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Directing & Producing
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Editing (Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects)
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Cinematography
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Budget & Schedule Management
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Creative Development & Pitching
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Team Leadership & Collaboration
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Post-Production Supervision
Professional Experience
Freelance Filmmaker
New York, NY | 2018–Present
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Directed and produced a feature-length documentary with LD Entertainment, securing $600,000 in funding.
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Partnered with high-profile executive producer Greg Berlanti, along with producers Robbie Rogers and Andrew Corkin.
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Developed and directed branded content and commercials for a variety of brands managing all aspects of production from concept to delivery.
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Directed and Edited high profile music videos that have amassed millions of views.
Selected Projects
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The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel (2024): Co-Directed and Co-Produced a feature-length film funded by LD Entertainment.
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Commercials: Coca-Cola, Bose, Paris Fashion Week, V Magazine, Kidsuper Studios, The New Yorker, Puma, Amazon Music, Jagermeister, BBC, and more.
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Music Videos: Jessie Reyez, Polo G, Lil Tjay, Fivio Foreign and Jackboy.
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"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
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Shortlisted for Young Director Award.
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Finalist at First Run Film Festival for "Help Wanted."
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'Reel MVP' Award at Universal Music Group
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Work screened at The New Yorker Festival.
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'Best Film' Award at the Pitt Film Festival
Interests
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Narrative filmmaking
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Intersection of art and science
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Advocacy for elderly people
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Blending of documentary and fiction
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Drums and piano