Nico Nine is a young filmmaker and proud transgender man currently based in Tampa, Florida. Originally from New York, he has made his way down the east coast pursuing his passion for storytelling and is working towards his B.F.A. in Film and Media Arts at the University of Tampa. His primary focuses are Screenwriting and Directing, with skills in Pre-Production and Post-Production. Nico recently worked as an assistant editor for a documentary by and for trans people, showcased at TIGLFF. He hopes to share his work and create stories that inspire transgender youth to follow their passions.