Commercial Filmmaker · Los Angeles

Where filmmaking meets modern storytelling.

Nicolas Chae is an award-winning filmmaker, creative director, and digital storyteller producing cinematic campaigns for brands that value storytelling.

Trusted by
SonySony AdobeAdobe AdoramaAdorama AsusAsus Best BuyBest Buy HPHP MicrosoftMicrosoft MetaMeta AmazonAmazon BumbleBumble DJIDJI Coca-ColaCoca-Cola PumaPuma WalmartWalmart DoveDove RobinhoodRobinhood
Also: Blue Penguin · Libernovo · Culligan · Glowright · Woodly · Nectar · Lexar · Feltright · Loctote · ESNTLS · Carraway · Jade Black · Verdable · FlyNYON · Impala Academy · Asian American Girl Club · Moroccan Oil
Projects

Selected Work

A few recent projects, from concept to final cut.

Nicolas Chae filming with Sony FX30 FX30 Seeding
Sony
FX30 creator seeding – authentic filmmaking workflow
Global brand campaign View Case Study
HP OmniBook campaign still Global Launch
HP x Best Buy
OmniBook global launch – a creator's day, anywhere
Featured global campaign View Case Study
Hospitality campaign still Hospitality
Hospitality
Boutique hotel photography & cinematic film
Portfolio work View Case Study
Nicolas Chae filming with a rigged camera at altitude Creative Cloud
Adobe
Multi-platform Creative Cloud campaign series
Millions of impressions View Case Study
How It Works

A clear process, start to finish.

Behind the scenes directing a violin concert film
Production slate for Concerto, directed by Nicolas Chae
Crew setting up the cinema camera rig
Crew on location by the Brooklyn Bridge waterfront
01

Discovery Call

We align on goals, audience, and creative direction.

02

Creative Development

A tailored treatment – shot list, story arc, deliverables – before a single frame is shot.

03

Production

On-location or studio filming, directed like a commercial set.

04

Edit & Delivery

Multiple cuts, formats, and aspect ratios – ready to run everywhere.

Vertical & Horizontal Cuts · Multiple Lengths · Platform-Ready Exports · Fast Turnaround
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Combined Followers
USC MFA
Film Production
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Global Brand Partners
2.9M
Instagram Reach (90 Days)
733K
Instagram Interactions
365.5K
TikTok Views (8 Weeks)
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Audience

Who's watching.

Real YouTube demographic data – the audience your brand would actually be reaching.

Age

13–17
6.1%
18–24
25.2%
25–34
54.4%
35–44
10.3%
45–54
4%
73.3%
Male
26.7%
Female

Geography

United States50%
India3.1%
Canada2.1%
Brazil0.3%
United Kingdom0.2%

Interests

Cameras Mobile Phones Streaming & Subscriptions Software Media & Entertainment Luxury Shoppers Lifestyles & Hobbies Food & Dining
Nicolas Chae portrait
About

A director's eye, built for social.

Nicolas Chae is an award-winning filmmaker, creative director, and digital storyteller producing cinematic campaigns across technology, lifestyle, hospitality, and travel. His work blends commercial filmmaking with authentic creator storytelling, helping brands connect with audiences through stories worth watching.

Let's build.

Tell me about your brand and what you're trying to launch. I'll follow up within 24 hours.