Nicole Dorsey

Director
Writer

Toronto, Canada

mail@nicoledorsey.com
+1 (416) 559-0587

NEW PROJECT DENNIS

February 28, 2013

After over a year of trying to get my film DENNIS off the ground, my producer, Matt Power and I launched an Indiegogo campaign. Check it out and spread the word- igg.me/at/dennis

Super 8mm Series

December 29, 2012

It’s all up! After sitting in my basement for a couple years, I finally transferred most of my super 8mm reels. The collection of home movies consists of little films I’ve set to music relevant to time and place. Hope you enjoy!

the artists takes it for the win!

June 28, 2012

This past Saturday at Octavia’s Breakthroughs Film Festival, The Artists picked up the festival award for best film. Quite a pleasant surprise and a lovely evening with many talented filmmakers.

Ivadelle and The Artists to play Breakthroughs Film Festival

May 10, 2012

Presented by Octavia Films: A Nonprofit for Women, both The Artists and Ivadelle will be playing in their upcoming festival. Focusing strictly on young emerging female filmmakers, the festival will be screening a series of Canadian short films. June 23rd 7:30-11:00 PM @ The Projection Booth in Toronto’s Leslieville.

The Artists accepted to NSI Film Festival!

January 16, 2012

Received a pleasant surprise today with news that The Artists has been accepted into NSI’s online film festival. Screening will begin in the next couple of weeks, so check it out at http://www.nsi-canada.ca/film_festival.aspx

New Comedy Short

September 09, 2011

Like usual, I like to take some sweet sweet time to edit. Complete with gun shots, rap music and bubble gum, Cop Killer is out to shock the nation.

South America

June 29, 2011

After much laziness (and projector issues), I have finally finished transferring my South American travel footage. Shot on Kodak Ektachrome Super 8mm film, the sequence consists of images taken from Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina.

MoliseCinema International Film Festival!

May 12, 2011

Ivadelle at it again. After a year off the festival circuit, Ivadelle was cordially invited to play Italy’s MoliseCinema International Film Festival. The festival runs from August 2nd to the 7th, so if you find yourself in Molise, Italy please check it out!

Breaking the Law But Not Bones

September 16, 2010

A few weeks ago I was given the opportunity to produce a part of Red Bull’s Pirate Break series. Working with BCA, we put together this little stunt at Yonge and Dundas during busy afternoon rush hour. Check out the footage here http://www.redbull.com/cs/Satellite/en_INT/Video/Ryan-Decenzos-Traffik-Jam-in-Toronto-021242893913499 or at the end of my updated commercial reel.

Have A Look At Ivadelle

June 26, 2010

Well, after much deliberation Ivadelle is up on Vimeo for all to see. Have a look if you haven’t already seen it. Thanks!

Winner For Best Narrative Short

April 27, 2010

Yesterday on my drive back from the RiverRun International Film Festival I was surprised with the news that Ivadelle had won Best Narrative Short at the awards ceremony that night. Screening four times at the festival, Ivadelle was very well received and is mentioned in today’s Winston-Salem news. Here’s the link- http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2010/apr/26/varga-train-cited-awards-are-given-out-well-attend/news/

New Short

April 23, 2010

So after several months of delay, Denver and I finally got our butts in gear (with much help from our friend Evan) and have finished our latest short. Check it out above!

23rd Singapore International Film Festival

March 22, 2010

Another round of great news! Along with River Run, Ivadelle will be playing at the Singapore International Film Festival from the 15th-24th of April. Too bad I won’t be making it to this one…

River Run International Film Festival

March 12, 2010

This past week Ivadelle was selected as part of the River Run International Film Festival. The event takes place April 15th-25th, so if you’re in the area come check out the festivities and say hello. Screening times should be posted by the 16th of March.

New Project on the Horizon

January 02, 2010

A few weeks ago I finished shooting a short comedic film. Now that the holidays are over it’s time to get editing. Stay tuned for clips!

Barcelona

September 15, 2009

Good news arrived yesterday as Ivadelle was accepted into Barcelona’s 16th Independant Film Festival L’Alternativa. The runs between the 13th and 21st of November at the Centre for Contemporary Culture of Barcelona.

Montreal World Film Festival!

August 01, 2009

Good news! After a slew of film festival submissions Ivadelle is officially selected as part of the Montreal World Film Festival lineup. The event takes place from August 27th to September 7th. If you’re in the area come check it out!

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Nicole is a Toronto-based filmmaker. Her work has screened internationally, gathering awards for her short narrative films. With a special focus on improvisational acting and directing, Nicole has honed her documentarian eye. Adhering to a naturalistic approach to filmmaking, her projects hinge on the evolution of character and relationships. She is currently developing her first feature film. Nicole is a graduate of Ryerson University’s film production program.

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