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Santore https://nicksantore.com/Bouncy-Brothers <img width="1080" height="1350" width_o="1080" height_o="1350" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/de7685fb55f7da57ac5cca217b153399fc76e6a3e63f6b4bd1d3c40f2cbec2da/BB_Social_BestDirecting.jpg" data-mid="240242376" border="0" data-scale="50" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/de7685fb55f7da57ac5cca217b153399fc76e6a3e63f6b4bd1d3c40f2cbec2da/BB_Social_BestDirecting.jpg" /> <img width="1080" height="1350" width_o="1080" height_o="1350" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6e7c434b60ff68c22adffb6828f5b7e3aa8a5f007442db6fb06982cd3ad2e886/BB_Social_HS.jpg" data-mid="240242377" border="0" data-scale="61" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/6e7c434b60ff68c22adffb6828f5b7e3aa8a5f007442db6fb06982cd3ad2e886/BB_Social_HS.jpg" /> <img width="1080" height="1350" width_o="1080" height_o="1350" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/42f8911dc2b4d08ad3d9574071d6202cf69894ff4725ec83241ee5094f0f1ea2/BB_Social_BestShortComp.jpg" data-mid="240242371" border="0" data-scale="68" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/42f8911dc2b4d08ad3d9574071d6202cf69894ff4725ec83241ee5094f0f1ea2/BB_Social_BestShortComp.jpg" /> <img width="1080" height="1350" width_o="1080" height_o="1350" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fa2ad33cf74a636ae09d8fe9c070f090a4d135a85edea34d7ff53c902d9da536/BB_Social_BSDS.jpg" data-mid="241675044" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fa2ad33cf74a636ae09d8fe9c070f090a4d135a85edea34d7ff53c902d9da536/BB_Social_BSDS.jpg" /> &nbsp;BOUNCY BROTHERS&nbsp; &nbsp;Short Documentary | Director + Producer&nbsp; &nbsp;Cinematographer: Tom Krawczyk &nbsp; Editor: Jordan Bracewell&nbsp;&nbsp;When an aging dreamer’s bouncy house business falters, he turns to his steadier sibling for help—risking old resentments resurfacing in this poignant short documentary about family, second chances, and the fragile ties that hold us together. &nbsp;Charlotte Film Festival (Best Directing), Big Sky Documentary Film Festival (Best Short Competition), Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, Chicago Critics Film Festival, Crested Butte Film Festival, Jackson Doc Fest, Fresh Coast Film Festival, Drunken Film Fest Bradford&nbsp; https://nicksantore.com/My-Dudus Fri, 25 Mar 2022 17:23:16 +0000 Nick J. Santore https://nicksantore.com/My-Dudus &nbsp;MY DUDUŚ&nbsp; &nbsp;Short Documentary | Producer&nbsp; &nbsp;Director: Tom Krawczyk&nbsp; &nbsp;Story/Editor: Colin Santangelo&nbsp;&nbsp;A Polish mother grieves when her only child leaves their home in the suburbs of Chicago to study in Poland. While her son is away, she finds a baby squirrel in her backyard and forges a unique and powerful bond with the animal, raising him as if he were her own child. &nbsp; The New York Times, Op-Docs / POVDocs on PBS, Season 5 / &nbsp;Short of the Week (2024 Best Documentary) / Aeon Magazine &nbsp; &nbsp;SXSW, San Franciso International, Santa Barbara International, Seattle International, Atlanta DocuFest (Best Director), Chicago Critics (Audience Award), Salute Your Shorts (Audience Award), Calgary International (Best Doc Short – Honorable Mention), Palm Springs ShortFest (Best Doc – Nomination), Big Sky (Best Mini-Doc – Nomination), Hamptons International, Sedona International, DocsMX, FIPADoc, Tallgrass, Nashville, Milwaukee, Martha’s Vineyard, Sidewalk, Freshcoast, New York International Children’s&nbsp; https://nicksantore.com/SanDisk Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:53:02 +0000 Nick J. Santore https://nicksantore.com/SanDisk &nbsp;SANDISK&nbsp; &nbsp;:60 Commercials | Creative Development&nbsp; &nbsp;Director: Austin Will&nbsp; &nbsp;Go all in. Then do it again. &nbsp; https://nicksantore.com/Oars-Alps Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:39:21 +0000 Nick J. Santore https://nicksantore.com/Oars-Alps &nbsp;OARS + ALPS&nbsp; &nbsp;Commercial | Creative Director + Executive Producer&nbsp; &nbsp;Director: Jake Zalutsky&nbsp; &nbsp;Shot on 16mm, we launched men’s skincare brand Oars &amp; Alps partnership with NFL wide reciever DeAndre Hopkins in their first ever national televison spot. &nbsp;1.2 Million Views on YouTube&nbsp; https://nicksantore.com/Nick-Santore Thu, 06 Dec 2018 23:11:22 +0000 Nick J. Santore https://nicksantore.com/Nick-Santore &nbsp;NICK SANTORE&nbsp; &nbsp;Short Documentary | Subject + Story + Producer&nbsp; &nbsp;Director: Jake Zalutsky&nbsp; Editor: Jordan Bracewell&nbsp; A son (Nick Santore, 26) visits his father (Nick Santore, 53) over a short weekend and reflects upon their relationship and his own identity. &nbsp;Chicago International Film Festival +&nbsp; Vimeo Staff Pick + NoBudge + HUNGER Magazine&nbsp; https://nicksantore.com/Uber Mon, 10 Dec 2018 19:39:14 +0000 Nick J. Santore https://nicksantore.com/Uber &nbsp;UBER&nbsp; &nbsp;Branded Short Doc | Creative + Executive Producer &nbsp; &nbsp;Director: David Huzieran&nbsp; A look into the life of high school student James alongside his mentor Mr. Solomon on Chicago’s southside. We partnered with Uber to share their support of Youth Guidance’s “Becoming A Man” program (BAM), a school-based group counseling program that guides young men to learn, internalize, and practice social cognitive skills to make responsible decisions for their future. https://nicksantore.com/Deal-of-a-Lifetime Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:01:05 +0000 Nick J. Santore https://nicksantore.com/Deal-of-a-Lifetime &nbsp;DEAL OF A LIFETIME&nbsp; &nbsp;Short Film | Producer&nbsp; &nbsp;Director: &nbsp;Lev Pakman &nbsp;&nbsp;Roland is shopping for burials, hoping to ease the costs of his parents' future funerals. He's a dutiful son, and he's also cash-strapped, thrifty and anxious, fearful of his mom and dad's demise and doubtful of his ability to pay for it all. When he visits a funeral home, he attempts to negotiate a "buy one, get one free" deal for his parents. But the negotiations are fraught, barrelling Roland to a confrontation with his fears and perceived inadequacies. &nbsp;Montclair, Cinequest, Rhose Island International, Hollyshorts, The Lower East Side&nbsp; &nbsp; Now streaming on&nbsp;Omeleto. &nbsp; https://nicksantore.com/Muscle-Milk Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:33:52 +0000 Nick J. Santore https://nicksantore.com/Muscle-Milk &nbsp;MUSCLE MILK&nbsp; &nbsp;:15 Commercials | Creative Direction&nbsp; &nbsp;Director: Matt Hoffman&nbsp; &nbsp;The campaign, titled “Strength for it All,” features USA soccer star Christian Pulisic, MLB sensation Julio Rodríguez, and 7x WNBA All-Star Candace Parker. &nbsp; https://nicksantore.com/NJS Thu, 16 May 2024 16:54:05 +0000 Nick J. 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