Nickolas Duarte is a writer/director and founder of the production company Crown Chimp. He is active in Branded, Commercials, Film, and Television.  His scripted and documentary work has received distribution through SONY PICTURES TELEVISION, been selected for VIMEO STAFF PICKS, recognized by the WEBBY AWARDS, played in ACADEMY AWARD qualifying festivals, and has been described by SHORT OF THE WEEK as “almost as much a physical viewing experience as an emotionally affecting one.” He is a multiple NALIP FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENT, a NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS RECIPIENT, a fellow in the RYAN MURPHY HALF INITIATIVE, and created and co-wrote a crime series for WARNER BROTHERS. His work has been selected by top digital curation sites like OMELETO, BOOOOOOOM, DIRECTOR'S NOTES, and ADS OF THE WORLD. 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, the TELLYs, and the MUSEUM OF MODERN ART. His poetry has appeared in publications such as FRIGG, THE CHARLES CARTER, and PRESS PAUSE PRESS. Nickolas was born and raised in Tucson, AZ. He is a father and a husband.