
Nico Cariati
Directing
Biography
Canadian director, writer, and editor. Founder of CrowdPicks Film Fest: Oakville. Very cool jit all around.
Known For

In the final weeks of WW2, as the Nazis are on the verge of surrender, a young British stenographer is faced with a difficult decision when his commanding officer orders him to write a letter authorizing an airstrike that could result in thousands of civilian deaths.
Reaping the Whirlwind

Nolan, an average guy struggling in love, finally asks out a coworker, but his well-meaning friends secretly follow to "help," causing a series of comedic mishaps that threaten his chance at romance.
The Wingmen

In the midst of a life-threatening respiratory infection, a young adult confronts the harrowing realities of an ICU stay, battling not only for his life but also to uncover the depths of his resilience and the transformative power of hope in the darkest moments.
Face of Adversity

When a Somali immigrant joins an adult ESL class, he romantically pursues an uninterested classmate all while navigating the many challenges of the modern immigrant experience.
MACAAN

Two strangers in the night meet at a diner, but there seems to be a mysterious secret standing in the way of their romance.
Take My Whole Life Too
When his family is threatened, a reformed gangster is dragged back into violence, confronting the cost of survival and the impossibility of escape.
A Losing Game

After pulling a daring heist, Johnny hops on the subway to get away, but his clumsiness may get him in trouble with his boss!
Money On The Line

A down-on-his-luck sponge salesman on the verge of suicide happens to meet Sally Three Stacks Jr, the heir of the most powerful crime family in town. When Sally mistakes the sponge salesman for an associate named Tony's Cousin, the sponge salesman decides not to correct him and leave his old identity behind to join the crime family as Tony's Cousin.
Tony's* Cousin

Two of Nonna's grandkids compete head-to-head to see who can best recreate her classic gnocchi dish from scratch!
Nonna's Kitchen Chaos
Upon being offered a record deal, one half of an independent music duo must decide how much he is willing to sacrifice for fame.
Solo

To impress a girl, Nico promises to write her song, but somehow he’s never listened to music before! So he must embark on a journey, interviewing musical artists of all kinds to learn about music and make his song!
Musically Declined

When Sam is faced with the death of his dog he feels the control of his life slip from his fingertips.
Beyond the End

To fulfill her father's dying wish, a woman seeks to find her father's long lost sisters from Argentina.
The Strength of Blood

Two twin brothers from a small town off the coast of Ireland try to change the world through healthy eating and living.
The Happy Pear: Living Like You're Going To Die

With the hope of creating a platform for young, emerging filmmakers to showcase their films, Nico Cariati starts a film festival on his own, but realizes he may be in for more than he bargained for.