The Many Accomplishments of Nick Borenstein
Nicolas Borenstein
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Nick Borenstein is a New York-based writer, director, dancer, and actor. Nick wrote, directed and starred in "SWEATER", "99" and "PETE CAN'T PLAY BASKETBALL" short films that screened at the Tribeca Film Festival, the BFI London Film Festival, Outfest, Just For Laughs, the Seattle International Film Festival, InsideOut, MIX Copenhagen, Frameline, Cannes Short Film Festival, the Palm Springs International ShortFest and many others. He also wrote, directed, and starred in the comedic digital series "TRIP", a selection of IFP's Screen Forward Lab, and "THE BUDDY SYSTEM", a short film that was developed into a digital series for Elite Daily. Additionally, Nick staged a live dance performance entitled "5INCO" during his 2019 Artist Residency at Casa Lü in Mexico City. Nick has also worked in the programming, casting and marketing departments at ABC, NBC, HBO, Comedy Central, Pivot TV, Hud:sun Media, and Topic Studios. He is currently developing his debut feature film and directing an audio series for Audible.
What are you best known for?
I'm probably best known for writing, directing, acting (and sometimes dancing) in my indie movies. I've released a new short film every year for the past three years including SWEATER, 99 and PETE CAN'T PLAY BASKETBALL and am currently developing my debut feature! If you haven't seen them, check them out here. In addition to filmmaking, I'm also widely known as one of the last remaining Kirsten Dunst superfans.
What is the first thing you wrote?
When I was 7, I wrote a 50-page opus called "Broadway Babes" that tracked a group of young, hot teens having dinner at Souplantation. Sadly, the script has been in a 24 year development turnaround but I'll probably sell it to the CW in 2022.
What are you working on that no one knows about yet?
I'm developing my debut feature which will be shooting in Spring 2022! If you like comedy, mystery and the Spice Girls, you're gonna love it. In addition to directing and developing projects in TV, theatre and audio, I'm also launching a limited edition sweater collection. I've always worn my heart on my sleeve and now with this collection, you can too!Check it out here.