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An excerpt from ‘THE SON OF SAM’ a new full-length play by Nick DeSimone, was presented at THE ACTORS STUDIO/ PDW on Tuesday, October 22nd.  Starring Tony Torn, Andrea Gallo, Robert Funaro, Martin Shakar, Lisa Milinazzo and Eddie Kehler.  Directed by Scott Klavan.


‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’, a short film written & directed by Nick DeSimone, wins “BEST COMEDY” and “JUDGES CHOICE AWARD” at BELOW THE LINE FILM FESTIVAL.  It also wins “BEST ENSEMBLE” at FIRST GLANCE FILM FESTIVAL in Philadelphia. The film stars Robert Funaro/”The Sopranos”) and Karen Giordano. 


‘JOSEPHINE’ a One-Act Play written & directed by Nick DeSimone, performed in The Aery 20/20 Semi-Finals at The Philipstown Depot Theater in Garrison, NY.  Starring Aprella Godfrey Barule and Eddie Keher. 


‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’, a short film written & directed by Nick DeSimone, wins “BEST COMEDY” at THE BRIGHTSIDE FILM FESTIVAL.  The film stars Robert Funaro/”The Sopranos”) and Karen Giordano. 


Nick DeSimone wins “BEST DIRECTOR” in STATEN ISLAND SUMMER OF SHORTS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. 


‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’ is an Official Selection for THE KATONAH CLASSIC STAGE FILM FESTIVAL. Aug 10th @7PM, Bedford Playhouse 633 Old Post Rd., Bedford, NY.


‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’, written & directed by Nick DeSimone, is NOMINATED for TWO AWARDS.  “BEST COMEDY” and “BEST ACTOR” (Robert Funaro/”The Sopranos”) for VENUS ON BROADWAY FILM FESTIVAL. The film screens on SUNDAY, MAY 19th at 12NOON. 


‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’, written & directed by Nick DeSimone, wins an award in Hollywood! Screening at GOLDEN STATE FILM FESTIVAL, Robert Funaro (‘The Sopranos’, ‘The Irishman’) wins “BEST ACTOR IN A SHORT”!


The first three scenes of Nick’s new full-length play ‘THE SON OF SAM’ were performed on March 5th at
THE ACTORS STUDIO/NYC PDW Unit.  Starring Katherine Narducci , Joe Maruzzo, Karen Giordano, Mike Roche and Otis Brooks.


‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’, written and directed by Nick DeSimone, wins “BEST COMEDY”. Thank you FESTIGIOUS FILM FESTIVAL! Starring Robert Funaro (‘The Sopranos’, ‘The Irishman’).


 
‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’ has been selected by TOKYO INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM FESTIVAL. For this online festival, you purchase a ticket ($2) via the link below to watch my film (15 minutes), and you can watch other short films that are screening. Congratulations to my cast and crew! Below the festival link is the link to watch our One-Minute Trailer.
 

Congratulations to composer Joe Ferrara for winning “BEST FILM SCORE” in INDIE CINE TUBE AWARDS for ‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’.  The film is also a “BEST SHORT FILM” winner.


‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’ gets two AWARDS OF MERIT from IndieFEST. One for “ENSEMBLE CAST” and the other for “ORIGINAL SCORE'”. Congratulations to my wonderful cast and to the unreal talent of composer Joe Ferrara.


Principle Photography has begun on ‘BEACH HAVEN’
a drama, written & directed by Nick DeSimone

Cinematography:  Daniel Hendricks Simon
Music Score: Joe Ferrara
Starring Marcia Haufrecht, John Short & Mary Anisi


HOUSTON COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL

‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’
               Wins
 “BEST COMEDY”!!!

Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone

Starring Robert Funaro (The Sopranos, The Irishman) and Karen Giordano


FULL THROTTLE PARADISE 
Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone

Continues to get selected by Film Festivals across the County!

WILD RIVERS FILM FESTIVAL (Oregon), ORLANDO FILM FESTIVAL, NEW YORK SHORT COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL, HOUSTON COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL, THE WAY OF THE ART FILM FESTIVAL (Venice), PORTLAND FILM FESTIVAL, ARIZONA UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL. INDIE CINE FILM AWARDS, INFINITE CREATIVITY FILM FESTIVAL, FESTIGIOUS, OREGON SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, and SAN JOSE INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL 

Starring Robert Funaro (The Sopranos, The Irishman).


AUSTIN COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL

‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’
               Wins
 “BEST COMEDY FILM”!!!

Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone

Starring Robert Funaro (The Sopranos, The Irishman)


‘WHISPERING FROM MILES BEYOND’

             Coming in September!

Written by Nick DeSimone
Directed by Amy Wright
Starring Marcia Haufrecht, Roger Hendricks Simon & Laurence Cantor


AUSTIN COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL

‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE ‘
 *NOMINATED FOR BEST COMEDY!*
Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone

Starring Robert Funaro (The Sopranos, The Irishman).

Screening: Sunday, July 30th.
https://filmfestivalcircuit.com/festival/austin-comedy-film-festival


GOLDEN DOOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’
a short film
Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone
Starring Robert Funaro (The Sopranos, The Irishman)

Friday, June 23rd, 7PM
Arthouse
345 Marin Blvd
Jersey City, NJ
#GDIFF

Click to watch One-Minute Trailer.

‘The French Connection III’
 a Ten-Minute Play
 by Nick DeSimone

  Starring Marcia Haufrecht and John Short

 June 20th, 7pm
 Donna DeMatteo Playwrights Forum

 HB Playwrights Theater
 125 Bank Street, NYC


THE BIG APPLE FILM FESTIVAL

‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’
a short film

Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone

Starring Robert Funaro of ‘The Sopranos’

May 22nd @ 5:45pm
Cinema Village, 22 E.12th Street, NYC

CLICK ON LINK BELOW FOR TICKETS
https://2023bigapplefilmfestival.eventive.org/…/6455de5
 
CLICK BELOW TO WATCH ONE-MINUTE TRAILER
https://vimeo.com/816942865?share=copy
 

‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’
a short film

Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone
FINALIST!
USA Film Festival
Dallas, TX
The week of April 17th


‘L.A. AND NEW YORK INSIDE AND OUT’

a 15-Minute Play
by Nick DeSimone
Directed by Robert Haufrecht
Starring Tom Ashton, Julie Hays & Mike Roche
The Phillipstown Depot Theater, Garrison, NY
March 31st – April 2nd


‘HAL RAISES HELL IN A HELL’S KITCHEN KITCHEN’

a One-Act Play
by Nick DeSimone
Directed by Amy Wright
Starring Marcia Haufrecht, Roger Hendricks Simon & Laurence Cantor

Emerging Artists Theatre
New Work Series
Tada! Theater
15 W.28th Street

March 12th, 2 PM

https://emergingartiststheatre.org/new_works_series/hal-raises-hell-in-a-hells-kitchen-kitche


 ‘BLEEDING INK’

 A TV Series by Michael A. Sisti & Nick DeSimone
 Pilot Episode and Show Bible Complete


 ‘TWO BOROUGHS’

 A Short Film
 Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone
 Starring: Mike Beauty, Catherine Pennolino Peterson, Richard O’Brien John DiBenedetto & Sam Sciarretta


‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’

 A Short Film
 Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone
 Starring: Robert Funaro (The Sopranos), Karen Giordano, Estelle Bajou, Jason Furlani & Bill Weeden
 Selected by Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival


 ‘AT LITTLE WHEELIE 3 DAYS AGO’

 A Film by Andrew Stephen Lee
 Nick DeSimone as Giovanni


 ‘LA AND NEW YORK INSIDE AND OUT’

 A Fifteen-Minute Play 
 by Nick DeSimone
 Directed by Amy Wright
 Starring: Caroline Kinsolving, Drew Ledbetter & Danny Binstock
 Sharon Playhouse Writers Playground
 September 16th & 17th
 Sharon, CT


 ‘IN THIS WATERFRONT’

 Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone
 Starring: Bill Weeden, Jerry Rago & Mike Roche
 Arianne Festival
 The Philipstown Depot Theater
 Garrison, NY
 April 8th, 9th & 10th


Cast in the role of GIOVANNI in the film ‘AT LITTLE WHEELIE 3 DAYS AGO’

a film by Award Winning Filmmaker Andrew Stephen Lee


 ‘CUTWISH’

 A Short Film
 Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone & Dan Simon

 Starring: Nelson Avidon, Ivette Dumang, Nick DeSimone & John Short

 Coming Soon!


‘HAL RAISES HELL IN A HELL’S KITCHEN KITCHEN’

a play Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone

Is chosen to be in Aery 20/20 Play Festival

Coming in September!

Starring Cam Kornman, Bill Weeden & Robert Haufrecht


‘TWO A’S IN SEGREGATION’

a play Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone

Wins *BEST PLAY* for Aery 20/20

Starring Susan Ward, Patrick McGuinness and Hasan Gray


‘FULL THROTTLE PARADISE’ is completed!

a Short Film Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone

Starring Robert Funaro, Karen Giordano, Jason Furlani, Estelle Bajou, Bill Weeden, C.J. Gelfand, Charles Casano and Vince Maritato.


‘CLOSE YOUR EYES’ a play by Nick DeSimone

is winner of Phillip’s Mill Community Association’s short play competition.

Live Performance in June. Stay tuned for date.


Elmwood Theater, Nyack, NY Features Two Nick DeSimone Monologues

October 31st

‘YOU CAN SEE THE DUOMO FROM THE BATHROOM’ & ‘MARTY SENT ME!’

starring Susan Ward & Jerry Rago


‘I LOVE YOU’, the play we went to South Korea with has been rewritten with the new title ‘THE THING ABOUT THAT’.

Stayed tuned for production details.


“Full Throttle Paradise” is set for December release!

a film written and directed by Nick DeSimone


“Varick Street” in development with collaborator Michael Sisti. A TV show about the NYC printing Industry in 1960


Shooting for “VIGILANTE BARBER”

a new film by Nick DeSimone & Dan Simon is in Post-Production


Shooting for “FAUSTUS” complete

Nick in the role of Gruchev

September 2nd


“TWO A’S in SEGREGATION”

a play by Nick DeSimone

Axial Theatre Company New Reading Series

Sunday, August 2nd


New play “IN THIS WATERFRONT” accepted in Nylon Fusion’s New Play series This Round’s On Us: Retrospect

Written by Nick DeSimone

Directed by Francisco Solorzano

Starring Roger Hendricks Simon, Erick Bentancourt & Eric Svendsen

March 13th & 14th 9PM

Tada! Theater, NYC


New play “IN THIS WATERFRONT” accepted in Ariane Play Festival

Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone

Starring Bill Weeden, Jerry Rago & Mike Roche

April 3rd, 4th @ 8PM & 5th @ 4PM

The Depot Theater, Garrison, NY


February 2020

COMING SOON!!! Nick’s film “FULL THROTTLE PARADISE” is in the home stretch of post-production.

Starring Robert Funaro, Karen Giordano, Jason Furlani, CJ Gelfand, Bill Weeden, Estelle Bajou, Charles Casano and Vince Maritato.


Reading of new play “IN THIS WATERFRONT”

Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone

Starring Robert Haufrecht, Joseph Somma & Mike Roche

The 13th Street Theater, NYC

Monday, January 20th, 2020 @ 7:30PM


Full-length screenplay “SPOOKED!” complete! Stay tuned for stage reading.


New Play

“I LOVE YOU” a play by Nick DeSimone goes to South Korea!

Starring Bill Weeden, Melissa Roth & Nick DeSimone

Directed by Amanda Moresco

October 2019


Invited Run-Through for “I LOVE YOU” before

the team departs to South Korea!

a play by Nick DeSimone

directed by Amanda Moresco

Starring Nick DeSimone, Melissa Roth & Bill Weeden

September 25th @ 7:30PM

TW Chelsea Studios


BANGIN’ ON ROSH HASHANAH

a play by Nick DeSimone

Starring Stacks Cordero & Nick DeSimone

Directed by Robert Haufrecht

VOTED INTO SEMI-FINALS for 20/20 Play Festival!

Friday, September 13th at 8PM

The Philipstown Depot Theater in Garrison, NY.


BANGIN’ ON ROSH HASHANAH!

a play by Nick DeSimone

will be featured in the 20/20 Play Festival at The Depot Theater in Garrison, NY

Stay tuned for September 2019bdates.


SOUTH KOREA BOUND!

The new and expanded version of “I LOVE YOU” has been chosen to be part of a series in South Korea Fall 2019.

Starring Melissa Roth, Bill Weeden and Nick DeSimone


” I LOVE YOU”

a play by Nick DeSimone

starring Melissa Roth Bill Weeden and Nick DeSimone

May 1st @ 7PM

Chelsea Performance Studio, 151 W.26th Street


Ariane Short Play Festival Presents

“ANIMALS”

a One-Act Play

by Nick DeSimone

directed by Robert Haufrecht

Stella Pulo, Jerry Rago, Robert Haufrecht Bonnie Rose

April 5th, 6th @ 8PM, April 7th @ 4PM

The Philipstown Depot Theater

Garrison Landing, NY


CLOSE YOUR EYES

a short play by Nick DeSimone

was accepted in NYWinterfest

The Hudson Guild Theater

February 29th, March 1st & March 3rd

Directed by Myla Pitt

Starring: Neal Mayer & Bill Weeden


BANGIN’ ON ROSH HASHANA

a short play by Nick DeSimone

was accepted into Players Theatre Short Play Festival: Sex!

February 21st – 24th

Directed by Gregg Pico

Starring: Randy Cordero & Joy Allegan Sudduth


FULL THROTTLE PARADISE

a film written and directed by Nick DeSimone

begins production!

Starring: Robert Funaro, Karen Giordano, Bill Weeden, Jason Furlani, Estelle Bajou, Charles Cassano, C.J Gelfand, Demingo Graham, and Billy Hartmann


THE ACTORS STUDIO

Reading of ‘THE INDIANS’

a full-length play by Nick DeSimone

directed by Amanda Moresco

with: Nelson Avidon, Myla Pitt, David Anzuelo, Jessica Ruffus and Mike Roche

November 27th, 2018


SVA PLAY FESTIVAL

Friday, November 9th @ 7PM

133 W.21st Street, 1st Floor

Reception @ 5:45

Works by New Playwrights Luis Cordoba, Mark Curley, Neil Friedland, Stella Pulo, Louis Phillips, and Edwin Rivera

Featuring Nick DeSimone, Frank Anderson, Nelson Avidon, Stella Pulo and Christine Donnelly


‘THE MICHAEL JACKSON STORY’

a play by Nick DeSimone

Directed by Bryan Hamilton

Starring David Anzuelo and Jill Bianchini

NYLON FUSION’S ‘THIS ROUND’S ON US: CAN YOU SEE ME’ SHORT PLAY SERIES

FRIDAY & SATURDAY OCTOBER 5TH & 6TH AT 9PM

TADA! THEATER, 15 W.28TH


LOVE YOU

a play by Nick DeSimone

Directed by Bill Weeden

Starring: Estelle Bajou and Nick DeSimone

Voted to move to SEMI-FINALS for Aery 20/20 One-Act Festival

Friday, September 14th, 8PM

The Depot Theater, Garrison, NY


SUNDAY, AUGUST 19th, 6PM. Nick’s One-Act Plays DICKENS AND TREEN, JOSEPHINE and WILLIAMS AND WILLIAM will be featured in Identity Theater’s ‘Self-Deception’ Reading Series. EL BARRIO’S ARTSPACE, 215 E.99th Street, Lower Level Theater. $10 cash at door. Wine and Snacks. Starring Frank Anderson, Estelle Bajou, Neal Mayer, Melissa Roth and Aaron Johnson.


HBO’s ‘CRASHING’

Was cast to play a very cool role in this great and funny TV show.


HARLEM NOCTURNAL EMISSIONS

by Arthur W. French

directed by Arthur French, Sr.

Nick DeSimone as Gary Collins

June 27th @ 7:30 PM

The Theater at 124 Bank Street


Urban Artists Collective New Play Reading Series

FUCKING TO FLEETWOOD MAC

a ten-minute play by Nick DeSimone

directed by Mary Fassino

Wednesday, June 20th @ 7PM

The Playroom Theater

151 W.46th Street.


PIECES OF A PLAYWRIGHT II

Huge news! A collection of Nick’s One-Act plays will be featured in Oasis.nyTheatreGroup’s production with some of the finest actors in New York. This is the first time a full production has been devoted to solely Nick’s work.

Limited Engagement.

March 14th thru 18th Wed. March 14th – Sat. March 17th @ 7:30PM

Matinees Sat. March 17 & Sun March 18th @ 2PM.

124 Bank Street Theater, NYC

BrownPaperTickets.com (800) 838-3006

$18 Students/Seniors $15


THE ROBBERY by Christina Delia

Starring Warren Bub, Joanna Bonaro & Sarah Kaymar

Directed by Nick DeSimone

THINK FAST! THE THEATER PROJECT’S FIFTH ANNUAL SHORT PLAY COMPETITION

February 23rd, 24th & 25th

Burgdorff Center for the Performing Arts, Maplewood, NJ

www.TheTheaterProject.org


YOU CAN SEE THE DUOMO FROM THE BATHROOM

Written & Directed by Nick DeSimone

Starring Anne Connolly and Nick DeSimone

The Depot Theater, Garrison, NY

3 Performances Only!

February 2nd, 3rd & 4th


OASIS.ny THEATRE GROUP

Pieces of a Playwright

Excited to announce there will be a full production of my work.

Open: March 14th, 2018.

The Theater at 124 Bank Street.

Stay tuned for detailed info.


URBAN ARTISTS COLLECTIVE ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL

December 5th & 6th

THE PLAYROOM THEATER, 151 W.46th Street, NYC

My play One Book is featured in this exciting series.

I am also playing RENALDO in Never Tie Your Shoes in Paris by Kevin P. Joyce.


TARTE ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL – OCTOBER 16th 17th & 18th

Two of my plays, Marcel and Eddie and Close Your Eyes will be part of this One-Act Festival at The West End Theater on W.86th Street.


THE RABBI AND CONCEPCIÓN

Nick’s script has been purchased by the production company IDEA BLIZZARD,


THE ACTORS STUDIO

Nick has been invited as a writer to joint the Playwrights and Directors Unit of The Actors Studio.


CLOSE YOUR EYES

Nick’s play has been voted into the SEMI-FINALS for The Depot Theater / Aery 20/20 One-Act Play Festival. September 22nd at 8PM


CBS SHOW ‘BULL’ AUDITION – August 2nd


BEAUTIFUL TORMENT – Cast Announced

Nick has been cast in the role of AARON in the feature film Beautiful Torment. The production will shoot in Alabama.


THE RABBI AND CONCEPCIÓN

A play written by Nick has been chosen by Snack Pack Productions for a VR shoot in August.


CLOSE YOUR EYES

Nick’s play Close Your Eyes has been selected for The Depot Theater / Aery Company 20/20 Short Play Festival. September 15th – 24th. It stars Marcia Haufrecht and Stella Pulo.


DOUGIE, DENNY, DON, AND DONALD

Nick’s 10-Minute Play will perform at The Aching Dogs Short Play Festival on August 7th.


TWO BOROUGHS – Film Festival

Two Boroughs was screened as a featured piece in The Staten Island Film Festival.


HOW TO BE A GREAT HUMAN – Film shoot

Completed shooting. Playing role of EDMUND, short film written and directed by Laurie Krupp.


AGENT ACTION

Working

Representation 

Agent:

Lisa Lax Agency / Lisalaxagency.com

(901) 246-8249

 

Manager:

MTM, Diana Prano / Mmtalentmgmt.com

(212) 960-8241

 

Nick’s e-mail: Nick@NickDeSimone.com