Independent Writers' Caucus
Nick Perlman
Nick is originally from Tarrytown, NY, which is – to be clear – not “upstate.” He's very passionate about this fact. He was raised on pizza, bagels, and pizza bagels. Pizza was on a bagel and he had pizza anytime.
Anyway, Nick is a filmmaker and screenwriter and holds a BFA in Film and Television Production from the Savannah College of Art and Design. His work is focused on telling authentic and heartfelt stories featuring the LGBTQ+ community.
Nick has penned eight feature-length screenplays, two pilots, various short works and has directed and self-produced four short films, some of which have screened internationally and have been recognized by multiple festivals. He currently works as a freelance editor for television, streaming and social media.
Honors & Awards
Quarterfinalist, CineStory Foundation Feature Retreat - SILENT RETREAT - 2024
Finalist, WeScreenplay Feature Lab - LOVE IS SIMPLE - 2023
Quarterfinalist, Academy Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowship - LOVE IS SIMPLE - 2022
non-WGA
Male
LOVE IS SIMPLE
Coming-of-age/Dramedy
When two out-of-the-closet high school seniors from dramatically different socioeconomic backgrounds become neighbors in a gentrifying building, they discover not only their similarities and differences, but come to understand everything that love isn't.
SILENT RETREAT
Dramedy
When Jerome runs into his old flame, Luke, at – of all places – a silent retreat, their past threatens to unravel his present.
I CARRY YOUR HEART
Drama
While reckoning with the abuse that has haunted his ancestors for over a century, a stubborn writer must forgive his estranged father before he can commit to being a father himself.
drama, character driven
Male
unrepped