Nic Shake - Producer
Nic Shake is a Paris-based filmmaker and producer whose career bridges Hollywood storytelling with European artistry. With over two decades of experience, Nic has carved out a distinctive voice that blends emotional depth, visual sophistication, and bold imagination.
After beginning his journey in front of the camera in Hollywood, Nic found his true calling behind it. The DSLR revolution in the late 2000s opened the door for his creative freedom, leading him to craft compelling narratives and visually rich campaigns for international luxury brands.
In 2022, Nic founded Scorpio, a boutique production company in Paris specializing in luxury, beauty, and XR content. Under his direction, Scorpio has collaborated with leading brands while providing high-end production services for foreign companies shooting in France.
As a producer, Nic has worked on two feature films shot across France: Love Me in Paris (2022), directed by Ty Hodges, and Influencers 2025, directed by Kurtis David Harder. His expertise in bridging North American productions and French crews has made him a go-to collaborator for international shoots.
Looking ahead, Nic is focusing on independent films that explore the human condition, bringing raw emotion and authenticity to the screen. His work reflects a lifelong pursuit of storytelling that transcends borders and celebrates what connects us all.
Amaro Shake - Director
Amaro has been a filmmaker ever since he can remember. His international upbringing, his father being Southeast-Asian and mother Eastern-European has definitively shaped his filmmaking immeasurably.
He grew up consuming films from all over the world, making him fall in love with the art of it. Growing up in LA, he quickly found his way onto Hollywood sets, working on film and tv shows, all while studying film production at the same time. It was when he moved to Paris, France that he found his lane in luxury ads.
He has been in Paris making ads for high-end cosmetic and luxury brands since 2014. His vision is lavish and he has an eye for the aesthetic which are complemented by his keen sense of storytelling.
Now firmly grounded in the advertising world, Amaro still finds time to create narrative works that range from stylized short films & music videos. He is always looking for his next story to tell.