Web Page Nick Brooks
Nick Brooks is an author and award-winning filmmaker from Washington, D.C. He is a graduate of the University of Southern California’s TV and film production program. He received a George Lucas Scholar Award and a finalist position in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Film Fest for his short film, “Hoop Dreamin’.” Brooks’ first feature film, “We Were Born Kings,” is currently in development with Mandalay Pictures. Before becoming a filmmaker, he was an educator working with at-risk youth and many of his stories are colored by his experiences with the children and families of his community. Brooks is the author of “Nothing Interesting Ever Happens to Ethan Fairmont,” and his latest work, “Promise Boys,” which will be featured at the 2023 National Book Festival.