Hi! My name is Nico McDonald, and I am a filmmaker currently attending the University of Tampa. I am also a proud trans man and passionate musician. Below you'll find some works of mine, and projects I've been apart of. My contact information is listed at the end, feel free to connect with me! 🏳️‍⚧️

Here is the poster for my narrative short film!

Here is a small clip of my narrative short film 'Leo'. This was my first narrative short film, and it tells the story of a young trans guy coming out and trying to change his name.



My Roles:

Writer
Director
Director of Photography
Editor

You can also view the whole film on YouTube!

This is clip from short comedy film made by Delta Kappa Alpha in Fall of 2021! A young guy just out of college is invited by his ex to a game night, where old romances rekindle.

My Roles:

Script Supervisor
One of two editors

You can also view the whole film on YouTube!

This is a text poem created using HTML 5, using the lyrics from Wrabel's The Village. Click the link to explore the website!

This is an image poem created using HTML 5, and CSS using stills from my narrative short film Leo. Click the link to explore the website!

This is an image and text poem created using HTML 5, and CSS using stills from my narrative short film Leo and a poem written by me. Click the link to explore the website!

This is a video poem with footage taken by me at the Florida Aquarium. Click the link to explore the website!

This is a calligram made in photoshop of the hourglass logo of a Youtube channel titled Unus Annus, meaning one year.

This is a photo multiplicity project made in photoshop, where I masked out my friend in multiple positions and compiled it into one photo.

This is a photo restoration made in photoshop, The image on the left is the original, damaged version. The image on the right is my restoration of the photo,

This is a video of my highschool freshman year orchestra performing a Lady Gaga Medly. I was second chair in the first violins, seen to the left of the conductor.

This is a video of me practining violin in a practice room at the Ferman Center for the Arts at the University of Tampa. I am practicing a medly of The Greates Showman composed by Lindsey Stirling.

This is a video of me practicing my guitar in my dorm room. I'm playing the opening and the chords to X Ambassadors' Renegades.

Here at the University of Tampa, I am only a sophomore in the Film program, and already I have been able to direct my own short narrative and attend our in house film festivals while seeing my name roll in credits. I have maintained a 3.8 GPA while doing what I love.

I am pursuing writing as a professional direction in film while continuing my education to become a well rounded filmmaker.

If you'd like to connect, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn!