Nico Ballesteros
Directing
Biography
Nico Ballesteros is an American director, writer, producer, and cinematographer. He is the founder of NB Studios, where he continues to develop original stories and projects across film and television. Ballesteros is best known for his 2025 feature In Whose Name?, showcasing his distinct visual style and storytelling voice.
Known For
Over six years, 18-year-old Nico Ballesteros captured an unfiltered portrait of Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, offering unprecedented access into the private and public life of one of the most controversial figures in modern culture.
In Whose Name?
Additional/cut footage from the leaked Kanye West documentary titled "500 Days in UCLA", directed by Nico Ballesteros. Includes a lengthy "presidential vlog" segment at the start documenting Kanye West's visit with former U.S. President Donald Trump.
500 Days in UCLA (Cut Footage Documentary)
A concert film that explores both the scale of YoungBoy’s cultural impact and the personal realities of life on the road at the highest level.