Description

I’m Nicholas D. Celano, an Italian director and photographer based in London. After over a decade as a tattoo artist and spending two years in China studying martial arts and culture, I developed a passion for storytelling through film and photography.

My work is influenced by Asian and Italian cultures and explores themes of identity, memory, and the complexities of human behavior. I focus on creating visual narratives that provoke emotion and invite introspection, often portraying characters on the margins of society.

Through my art, I aim to spark meaningful conversations and connect deeply with the viewer, using storytelling as a way to explore personal and societal transformation.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

Italian
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

London (up to 50km)

Wide Wound Dead Poets
Director, Writer
FILM AND AV
August 2018 - December 2019 (1 year and 4 months)
Milan, Italy
Directed the independent short film World Wide Wound, a visually driven narrative exploring themes of isolation, digital decay, and emotional disconnection

Developed the concept and visual tone from script to screen, combining experimental imagery with narrative structure

Collaborated with cast and crew to craft a moody, atmospheric aesthetic, blending live-action and in-camera effects

Led all stages of production including storyboarding, casting, shot design, and location selection

Directed performances with a focus on minimal dialogue and emotive visual storytelling

Oversaw the full post-production process including editing, sound design, and color grading, ensuring the final piece matched the creative vision

Managed a limited budget by maximizing minimal resources, applying a DIY approach to production design and cinematography
Writing Artistic direction Video editing DaVinci Resolve
Vogue.Noir Avant/Dead Poets
Director
FILM AND AV
December 2019 - December 2019
Milan, Italy
Directed the official music video for alternative/industrial act Vogue.Noir, developing a visual concept aligned with the tone and emotion of the track

Oversaw the project from creative development through post-production, ensuring a cohesive narrative and aesthetic vision

Collaborated closely with the artist to translate lyrical themes into a cinematic and symbolic visual language

Led a small production crew on set, managing performance direction, shot composition, pacing, and visual continuity

Designed a minimal, moody visual palette that reflects the band’s dark atmospheric sound

Supervised location scouting, production scheduling, and on-set logistics for a smooth and efficient shoot

Worked alongside the editor and colorist to achieve a stylized, high-contrast final look, delivering the video on time and within budget
The Unkind Marvelous Pictures Ltd. Luca Gabriele Rossetti
Script Supervisor
FILM AND AV
August 2018 - October 2018 (2 months)
Milan, Italy
Maintained detailed continuity logs throughout production, ensuring consistency in action, wardrobe, props, and positioning across shots and scenes

Created and updated lined scripts, marking camera coverage and performance notes for every take

Monitored script timing during filming and recorded accurate runtime estimates for each scene

Took detailed notes on dialogue, performance variations, camera movements, and technical issues during takes to assist editorial

Provided real-time feedback to the director and DP regarding coverage completeness and continuity risks

Prepared and distributed daily script notes and production reports to the editorial department and production team

Tracked all script changes and revisions, updating crew and cast as needed

Acted as the central point of communication between on-set departments and post-production regarding narrative consistency