Nick Kastanis is a Canadian director, photographer, producer, and colourist based in Toronto, Canada. He is currently completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Image Arts program.
Over the past few years, Nick has worked on a range of short and feature film projects. His directing credits include the 1970s teen drama Goose Spit, the war drama From Back Home, and the music-driven drama The Sunsets in the West. As a colourist, he has contributed to independent films such as The Royal Wee, and he served as cinematographer for Moonclub, a TIFF Next Wave selection. In addition to his behind-the-camera work, Nick has also appeared in several independent short and feature films. More information is available on his IMDb.
In the fall of 2020, he received the “Best Director” award at the Pickering 5-Minute Film Fest for his short film Love, Steve.
In March 2020, Nick co-founded the multimedia production company March Break Forever (MBF) with musician and interdisciplinary artist Amiel Ang. Based in the Greater Toronto Area, MBF is dedicated to producing and promoting creative work across a range of mediums. Nick currently has several projects in development under the MBF banner, serving as director, writer, and/or producer.
Passionate and committed to his craft, Nick continues to develop original film projects and grow his career in the industry.