Nate Norell

Director
Norell Creative LLC

Nate Norell, a filmmaker born in the Dominican Republic, discovered his passion for storytelling at 16. After working kitchen jobs to fund his filmmaking ambitions, he has built a successful career collaborating with industry icons like David Blaine, Terry Crews, Zachary Levi, Tom Brady, and Gal Gadot. A graduate of Biola University’s Cinema & Media Arts program, Nate has directed, produced, and served as a Director of Photography on over 100 videos for Zach King, accumulating billions of views across platforms. Nate's recent work includes high-profile collaborations with Disney, Warner Bros., and Amazon. He also appeared as a contestant in Mr. Beast's Beast Games on Prime Video. A career milestone came when Nate co-directed a Doritos commercial for the Doritos Crash the Super Bowl contest, which won $1M and aired live during the 2025 Super Bowl. As a director, actor, and content creator, Nate is focused on creating innovative, engaging stories to inspire and entertain audiences around the world.

Creator Track

60 Seconds to Success: Mastering the Art of Short-Form Storytelling

Duration: 45 minutes

Location: Room 210

Thursday, June 19

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Featuring: Aaron Parnas, DanCookedIt, Nate Norell and more

Meet the creators who've mastered the art of telling powerful stories in mere seconds. In this session, successful short-form content creators share their strategies for crafting video that capture attention and drive engagement on platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts. Learn how these creators pack maximum impact into minimal time, transforming brief moments into memorable content that resonates with millions. Whether you're struggling with pacing, engagement, or finding your short-form voice, this panel will reveal the techniques behind creating scroll-stopping content that leaves viewers wanting more.

Participants