Frank Borin Explained

Frank Borin is an American filmmaker, music video director and producer. He has directed music videos for the likes of Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Kanye West, and Jack Harlow just to mention a few, and was nominated for the Grammy Awards in 2021 and 2022.

Biography

Frank has directed and executive produced music videos for artists like Harry Styles,[1] Cardi B and her Wild Side song, Doja Cat and her We Own The Night song, The Weeknd, Post Malone, Lil Nas X, Kanye West, The Wanted, Hurt, Eminem, Angel Haze's song Battle Cry,[2] and Yungblud.

One of Borin's known projects is the "Nail Tech" music video sung by the rapper Jack Harlow. The music video for Nail Tech has received over 13 million views.[3] Frank Borin is directing a family comedy called Kidnapped, which is starring James "Lil' J.J." Lewis and Bobbe J Thompson.[4] He is also directing The Butcherhouse Chronicles horror film.[5]

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeRecipient/Nominated workResults
2021Grammy AwardsBest Music Video"Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" - Lil Nas X[6]
2022"As It Was" - Zayn Malik[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Assistant . 2023-07-21 . 'Daylight' Harry Styles . 2023-08-23 . Directors' Library . en-GB.
  2. Web site: 2014-02-27 . Angel Haze on set of 'Battle Cry' video . 2023-08-23 . Digital Spy . en-GB.
  3. Web site: Lane . Lexi . 2022-03-01 . Director Frank Borin Talks Jack Harlow’s ‘Big Budget’ Y2K-Era Influence For ‘Nail Tech’ Visual . 2023-08-23 . Billboard . en-US.
  4. Web site: Fritz . Dave McNary,Ben . McNary . Dave . Fritz . Ben . 2005-10-05 . Vid helmers ‘Kidnapped’ . 2023-08-23 . Variety . en-US.
  5. Web site: McNary . Dave . 2008-09-08 . Frank Borin to direct ‘Butcherhouse’ . 2023-08-23 . Variety.
  6. Web site: Grammy Awards Nominations 2022: The Complete List . Willman . Chris . Aswad . Jem . November 23, 2021 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20211203011952/https://variety.com/2021/music/news/grammy-nominations-complete-awards-2022-1235117920/ . December 3, 2021 . live . January 8, 2022.
  7. Web site: 2023 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Complete Winners & Nominees List (Updating Live) . www.grammy.com . 6 February 2023 . 16 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221116125127/https://www.grammy.com/news/2023-grammy-nominations-complete-winners-nominees-list . live .