Nick Cavalier is a director of films, commercials, branded content and music videos. A visual and character-focused storyteller, Nick is known for his high production value docu-driven films with poetic hero centered themes.
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Nick Cavalier is a director of films, commercials, branded content and music videos. A visual and character-focused storyteller, Nick is known for his high production value docu-driven films with poetic hero centered themes. Nick has been honored with awards and selections at festivals such as SXSW, Palm Springs, and Cleveland International. His work is featured in multiple national publications including New York Times, VICE, Revolver, Documentary Plus, Shorts TV, Devour, HYPEBEAST, Alternative Press, Funny Or Die, Psychology Today, MTV, Fast Company, Juxtapoz Magazine and many more. Nick is lauded for his award-winning feature film and character portrait on famed artist Derek Hess titled Forced Perspective, his short film about vinyl record resurgence Gotta Groove Records , his short film on mental health and creativity titled Down Again, and his latest character portrait on Michelin star chefs at Kasama.
Featured Work
2023 Director Show Reel
Song: "Tech Noir" - GunShip
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A documentary character portrait of husband and wife culinary duo, Genie Kwon and Tim Flores as they open their first Chicago restaurant Kasama during a global pandemic.
Available now on VOD:
http://www.vimeo.com/ondemand/kasamafilm
https://sofy.tv/viewer/film/kasama
* World Premier - Cleveland International Film Festival *
* Official Selection - Indy Shorts - Heartland Film Festival *
* Official Selection - Catalina Film Festival *
* Semi Finalist - Rhode Island International Film Festival *
* Official Selection - Short Sweet Film Festival *
https://www.kasamachicago.com
“A deliciously endearing watch that delves into themes of creativity, culture, history and family. A tale of passion, impediment and victory. Highly Recommended. ”
- Short Films Matter
Directed & Edited By: Nick Cavalier
http://www.nickcavalier.com
Director Of Photography: Daniel Kwon
Color: Nico Raggi & Daniel Kwon
Post Mix/Sound Design: See Music
Original Music: Matthew Santos
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Grapes much like human beings, need to struggle to build character. Bodega De Edgar is a short film on the life of winemaker Edgar Torres. Edgar Immigrated to the US illegally with his father in the 80's for a better life. Believing in the American Dream, Edgar worked for years to invest in four barrels of wine. Edgar now makes uniquely sophisticated Spanish inspired wines in Paso Robles California.
http://www.bodegadeedgar.com
Directed & Edited By: Nick Cavalier
http://www.nickcavalier.com
Director Of Photography: Tyler Clark
First AC/Swing/Grip: Mikey Tell
Location Sound Mixer: Luke DeJeu
Color: Joe Lombardi
Original Music By: Matthew Santos
Post Mix: Chuck Bein - See Music
Translation: Furnace Creative
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A short documentary film on the history and resurgence of vinyl records from the perspective of an artist focused pressing plant in Cleveland, Ohio named Gotta Groove Records. A hero story about grit, manufacturing and the pursuit of passion.
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