northern
tool + equipment
directed by nickolas duarte
1440 // adidas
WHAT: A GRITTY LIFESTYLE PIECE FOR ADIDAS DIVING INTO THE SUBCULTURE OF WRESTLING. THIS WORK HAS WON A NATIONAL ADDY, A BEST OF SHOW ADDY, AN EMMY, AND MULTIPLE TELLYS AND COMMUNICATOR AWARDS.
WHY: MIX OF ACTORS/NON-ACTORS, MIX OF SCRIPTED/UNSCRIPTED MOMENTS, AUTHENTIC/NATURAL, GRITTY
NOTE: the director collaborated with the agency to develop this concept out
ANNOUNCEMENT // GCU
WHAT: THIS SPOT WAS PART OF A FILM AND CAMPAIGN TARGETING PROSPECTIVE GRADUATE LEVEL LATINO STUDENTS. THE 3 MIN EDIT GARNERED 2M+ VIEWS IN ITS FIRST FEW DAYS OF PREMIERING.
WHY: MIX OF ACTORS/NON-ACTORS, SCRIPTED/UNSCRIPTED MOMENTS, AUTHENTIC/NATURAL
NOTE: the director worked with the agency to revise the story and dialogue to be more culturally authentic.
who we are: ryan // UNISOURCE
WHAT: A SERIES OF SHORT BROADCAST DOCS DONE FOR UNISOURCE ENERGY SERVICES (AND THEIR SUBSIDIARIES) HIGHLIGHTING THE PEOPLE THAT MAKE UP THEIR COMPANY.
WHY: REAL PEOPLE, DOCU-STYLE, BLUE COLLAR, AUTHENTIC
who we are: MIKE // UNISOURCE
WHAT: A SERIES OF SHORT BROADCAST DOCS DONE FOR UNISOURCE ENERGY SERVICES (AND THEIR SUBSIDIARIES) HIGHLIGHTING THE PEOPLE THAT MAKE UP THEIR COMPANY.
WHY: REAL PEOPLE, DOCU-STYLE, BLUE COLLAR, AUTHENTIC
ROB & LILLI // MASSAGE ENVY
WHAT: THIS DOCU SPOT PICKED UP TWO ADDY AWARDS FOR THE DIGITAL AND BROADCAST EDITS.
WHY: REAL PEOPLE, DOCU-STYLE, AUTHENTIC
EXPAND // TONE POEM
WHAT: A BRIEF PIECE SHOWING REAL PEOPLE OVERCOMING STRUGGLE.
WHY: DOCU-CINEMATIC, MIX OF ACTORS/REAL PEOPLE, GRIT/DETERMINATION
NOTE: the director developed this piece
NICKOLAS DUARTE
is a Chicano writer/director and founder of the production company Crown Chimp.
His scripted and documentary work has played in ACADEMY AWARD qualifying festivals, received distribution through SONY PICTURES TELEVISION, been selected for VIMEO STAFF PICKS, recognized by the WEBBY AWARDS, and has been described by SHORT OF THE WEEK as “almost as much a physical viewing experience as an emotionally affecting one.”
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He is a multiple NALIP FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENT, a NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS RECIPIENT, a fellow in the RYAN MURPHY HALF INITIATIVE, and developed and wrote a crime series for WARNER BROTHERS.
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Brands such as ADIDAS, BMW, and COCA COLA have commissioned Nickolas for both digital and broadcast content. His work in this space has earned him over 100 INDUSTRY AWARDS and has been recognized by organizations like the NATIONAL ADDYS, the EMMYS, and the MUSEUM OF MODERN ART.
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His poetry has appeared in publications such as FRIGG, THE CHARLES CARTER, and PRESS PAUSE PRESS. His fantasy football team, The CBS Football Romos, went 13-1 this past season before completely falling apart in the playoffs (not unlike his beloved Dallas Cowboys.)
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After spending the past 12 years traveling the world making commercials, documentaries, and short films, Nickolas is now focused on long form content, developing feature and episodic projects in the elevated genre space. He currently lives in the US with his wife Brittany and daughter Everlie.