Nick August-Perna

Nick August-Perna is an accomplished filmmaker, director, and producer with extensive experience in the documentary and television industry. He is currently associated with RYOT Films as a Director/Producer.

Career Highlights

Nick August-Perna has worked on various notable projects throughout his career:

Documentary Work::

• He directed and produced "Tell Them You Love Me" (2023), which gained significant attention and topped Netflix's film charts.14
• He served as an editor for "The Swell Season" (2011).1
• August-Perna worked on "No Passport Required" (2018) as a supervising producer.1

Television Experience::

• He has contributed to several TV series, including:
  • "Frontline" as a co-executive producer and co-producer1
  • "Vice" as a supervising story producer1

Other Notable Projects::

• "The Ruins of Lifta" (2016)
• "Knife Skills" (2017)
• "The Talk: Race in America" (2017)
• "Sacred" (2016)
• "Colliding Dreams" (2015)1

Professional Associations

Throughout his career, Nick August-Perna has collaborated with various prominent organizations in the media industry, including:

• RYOT Films
• Vox Media
• FRONTLINE
• Vice
• HBO
• National Geographic2

Education

Nick August-Perna holds an M.F.A. degree, which he obtained between 2002 and 2007.2

Recognition

His work has received critical acclaim, with August-Perna earning 3 wins and 2 nominations for various awards in the industry.1

Nick August-Perna is based in New York and continues to make impactful contributions to the world of documentary filmmaking and television production.3