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Nico

Modern visual narratives shaped by cinematic realism, cultural fluency, and a multidisciplinary creative approach.

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(About Nico) Nico is a multidisciplinary creative leader, producer, and filmmaker from San Diego, California. His work spans a wide range of disciplines, balancing gritty realism with a modern, visually driven approach to storytelling. He thrives at the intersection of culture and craft, often using narrative to blur the lines between documentary, branded content, and commercial filmmaking. His high-concept style reflects experience working across top agencies including Publicis Groupe, McCann Worldgroup, Doner, Conscious Minds, The New Company, Los York Studio, and Leo Burnett. With a background that bridges strategy and execution, he brings both creative vision and production know-how to every project.

As a director, Nico has led brand campaigns and commercials for clients such as Cadillac, Nike, FCA, Pepsi, Amazon, Instagram, Opendoor, Chevy, Vodafone, and many more. His ability to connect audiences to real people, cultural moments, and emotionally resonant visuals has made him a sought-after voice in the industry. He was recently recognized at the Effie, Clio, and D&AD Awards for his work with Marvel and Allegheny Health. His “Call Me Out” campaign for Chevy was also nominated at the Cannes Lions Festival.

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Ford Pro

What Do You Need (DC)

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A boots-on-the-ground snapshot of modern work in motion. This piece captures the quiet determination and everyday choreography behind the crews that keep things moving.

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Babbel

Endless Repetition

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A meditation on learning, routine, and inner dialogue, this piece moves through repetition not as limitation, but as quiet transformation. What seems ordinary is revealed as discipline in disguise.

Lifestyle


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Alfa Romeo

Endlessly Emotive

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Shot entirely in black and white, this piece lingers on surface, light, and suggestion. Where design becomes sensation, presence is felt more than explained.

Automotive


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Audi

All You Are

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Sculpted silhouettes, quiet reflections, and powerful stillness. This piece for Audi explores identity through light, motion, and design. Nico crafts a moody portrait of introspection and confidence, where presence and performance intersect. The car moves with purpose, echoing the quiet power of those who drive it.

Automotive


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Bandit Running

Go Together

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Go Together is a visual celebration of community and motion, created for Bandit Running. Blurring the lines between documentary and fashion film, it captures the everyday intimacy of shared moments: early morning runs, handwritten notes on skin, post-race pasta. Through rich textures and close-ups, the film honors the rituals and bonds that unite a running crew beyond the track.

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Acura

Born To Perform

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This powerful car spot pulses with motion and ambition. Set against a glowing city and a soundtrack of momentum, "Born to Perform" captures the intensity of late-night drives, relentless hustle, and a performance mindset in every sense.

Automotive


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Danik

Bartolini

Portrait of Danik Bartolini, lifestyle and adventure director specializing in visual storytelling at Freshman