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Hi, I'm Nicholas Diodato, a passionate filmmaker and animator based in New Brunswick, NJ. Currently, I am honing my skills in animation and editing under the guidance of industry professionals and working on unique projects that blend philosophy and film. From shooting environmental documentaries to creating short docuseries, I truly enjoy telling impactful stories through visual media. I am also actively involved with Rutgers University, contributing as a photographer and videographer for various events and helping mentor young filmmakers. My technical expertise spans a wide range of software, and I love collaborating on projects that challenge my creativity and technical skills.…Hi, I'm Nicholas Diodato, a passionate filmmaker and animator based in New Brunswick, NJ. Currently, I am honing my skills in animation and editing under the guidance of industry professionals and working on unique projects that blend philosophy and film. From shooting environmental documentaries to creating short docuseries, I truly enjoy telling impactful stories through visual media. I am also actively involved with Rutgers University, contributing as a photographer and videographer for various events and helping mentor young filmmakers. My technical expertise spans a wide range of software, and I love collaborating on projects that challenge my creativity and technical skills.

Nicholas Diodato

Video Editor, Documentary Filmmaker, Post-Production, +4

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Hi, I'm Nicholas Diodato, a passionate filmmaker and animator based in New Brunswick, NJ. Currently, I am honing my skills in animation and editing under the guidance of industry professionals and working on unique projects that blend philosophy and film. From shooting environmental documentaries to creating short docuseries, I truly enjoy telling impactful stories through visual media. I am also actively involved with Rutgers University, contributing as a photographer and videographer for various events and helping mentor young filmmakers. My technical expertise spans a wide range of software, and I love collaborating on projects that challenge my creativity and technical skills.…Hi, I'm Nicholas Diodato, a passionate filmmaker and animator based in New Brunswick, NJ. Currently, I am honing my skills in animation and editing under the guidance of industry professionals and working on unique projects that blend philosophy and film. From shooting environmental documentaries to creating short docuseries, I truly enjoy telling impactful stories through visual media. I am also actively involved with Rutgers University, contributing as a photographer and videographer for various events and helping mentor young filmmakers. My technical expertise spans a wide range of software, and I love collaborating on projects that challenge my creativity and technical skills.

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Hi, I’m Nicholas Diodato, a passionate filmmaker and animator based in New Brunswick, NJ. Currently, I am honing my skills in animation and editing under the guidance of industry professionals and working on unique projects that blend philosophy and film. From shooting environmental documentaries to creating short docuseries, I truly enjoy telling impactful stories through visual media.

I am also actively involved with Rutgers University, contributing as a photographer and videographer for various events and helping mentor young filmmakers. My technical expertise spans a wide range of software, and I love collaborating on projects that challenge my creativity and technical skills.

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Work Experience

Animator/Lead Editor at Documentary Film Lab

January 1, 2025 - Present

Mentored by Animation Professor Shane Whilden, in partnership with the Rutgers Philosophy Department, animated cells based on Philosophical theory using Adobe Animate and Tahoma 2D, manipulating imagery with Blender. Edited and animated philosophy lessons for class and broadcast distribution. Produced and critiqued by Academy Award-winning documentarian Thomas Lennon.

Assistant Camera/Assistant Editor at Documentary Film Lab

December 31, 2024 - July 15, 2025

Mentored by Academy Award-winning documentarian Thomas Lennon, edited scenes for feature-length documentaries with Premiere Pro, managing and transcribing over 300 gigabytes of footage. Work reviewed by professional documentary directors. Assisted video journalist/documentarian Nathan Kensinger for The Gothamist, shooting in Staten Island.

Assistant Camera/Gaffer/Video Editor at Rutgers Uni./Cerberus Video

October 31, 2024 - July 15, 2025

Worked with directors Kyle Bahl and Shawn Snyder on-set as Assistant Camera and Gaffer using ARRI lights and Blackmagic 4K cages. Edited concert videos, music videos, and documentaries for bands like Tyler Ballgame. Used Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects managing over 900 gigabytes of footage. Created overlays and motion graphics.

Video Desk Contributor/Inside Beat Writer at Daily Targum

October 1, 2023 - Present

Pitched, shot, directed, edited, and led 'Artists of RU' short documentary series about Rutgers creatives, garnering over 10,000 views. Directed and collaborated with Head Video Desk Editors and Graphic Designers. Wrote for Inside Beat interviewing filmmakers.

Photographer/Videographer at Rutgers Student Affairs

October 1, 2023 - Present

Photographed events involving Rutgers administration using DSLR Canon cameras. Edited images with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Curated over 10,000 images shared with an audience of more than 40,000 Rutgers students. The Chancellor shared some photos.

Storytelling Mentor at FAME/Rutgers SEBS

June 30, 2024 - July 15, 2025

Assisted 12 high schoolers in learning science through filming and editing short documentaries with Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker Dena Seidel. USDA grant funded program, with films showcased at Highland Park High School and the Planet Forward national conference. Used Premiere Pro and Sony Mirrorless Cameras.