Sweetshop has signed director Nicolas Jack Davies for global representation.
Nick is a natural storyteller with a reputation for highly cinematic, innovative and emotive work across film, television, commercials and music videos.
Commercially, he humanises brands by bringing a sense of drama and passion, working with clients including, Barclays, Mailchimp, Intel, Google, Nike, YouTube, Facebook, Stella Artois, The National Lottery, Dr Martens and FedEx.
Nick’s work has been nominated at the Grammy Awards and MTV MVAs, and has won a host of awards across advertising, film and TV, including a prestigious Grierson award for Channel 4 documentary Payday. His latest feature film, Rudeboy will be released in autumn 2019 and was described by the Hollywood Reporter as “a visually slick celebratory affair… this love letter to one of Britain’s first multicultural pop movements is an effortlessly enjoyable viewing experience with a rich, sunny, consistently uplifting soundtrack.”
The feature documentary has been screened at more than 30 film festivals, including a world premiere at BFI London Film Festival, US premiere at DOC NYC, IDFA, CPH:DOX, Doc N Roll and In:Edit, and winning multiple awards.
Spencer Dodd, managing director of Sweetshop UK & Europe said: “Nick has an instinctive talent for honest and meaningful storytelling. He works effortlessly across genres with his ability to elevate anything he touches beyond the page. I can’t wait to work with him and build on his already impressive reputation.”
Nick added: “I’m thrilled to sign with Sweetshop because I feel that they not only understand my creative vision but align with my deeper desire to make the process of my craft meaningful. I’m so excited for the body of work we’ll be able to build together.”