Nickolas Duarte is a US-based producer, writer, and director working in film, television, and commercials.

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 top festivals across the world, 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 NALIP fellowship recipient, a National Endowment for the Arts recipient, a fellow in the Ryan Murphy Half Initiative, and co-created a crime series for Warner Brothers.

Brands such as Google, BMW, and Nike 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 Addys, the Emmys, and the Museum of Modern Art. He was inducted into the AAFT Advertising Hall of Fame as the 2017 Next Generation Award winner.