Michael P. Nash Explained

Michael P. Nash
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois
Nationality:American
Occupation:Film director
Screenwriter
Film producer
Known For:Climate Refugees

Michael P. Nash is an American film director, screenwriter and producer. He is the founder of Beverly Hills Productions.[1]

Nash has directed the films Climate Refugees, Fuel, Nebraska, Playground of the Native Son, Saving the Roar, and Captain Counter Culture for which he has won several domestic and international awards.[2] [3] In 2024, Nash became the first filmmaker to have his film land on the surface of the moon in a lunar museum.[1]

Early life and education

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Nash moved to Hutchinson Island at the age of 16, where he attended John Carroll High School.[4] [5] He spent his early years in Fort Pierce and Vero Beach before living in Atlanta, New York City, and Los Angeles.[4] [5]

Growing up near the Indian River Lagoon, a biodiverse estuary in the United States, Nash developed an interest in environmental themes which was reflected in his 2010 documentary Climate Refugees.[4]

Career

In 2008, Nash's first debut documentary film, Fuel, was released.[6] He also received the Global Innovation Award for his film, Fuel.[6]

In 2010, his documentary Climate Refugees was released. The documentary explored the global impact of climate change by visiting 48 countries. The film premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival and received critical acclaim.[7] [8] Climate Refugees was also shown at the L.A. Film Festival and was screened by the United Nations.[3] [9] [10] In September 2023, during Climate Week, an exhibition featuring the art collection from the documentary Climate Refugees was held in New York City.[11]

In 2013, Nash co-directed a documentary film named, Playground of the Native Son.[12] [13] It chronicles the story of The Hominy Indians, an all-Native American football team from Osage Nations, Oklahoma, who defied racial segregation and discrimination in the 1920s to challenge the New York Giants, the reigning World Champions, in 1927.[14] [15] [16] In 2014, the film was screened at the Oklahoma Indian Summer Native Film Festival.[17]

In 2021, Nash directed Saving the Roar.[18] [19] It documents the 2012 Penn State football team's journey to redefine success and honor in the face of adversity.[18] [20] [21] A year later, he worked on Captain Counter Culture which premiered at the Woodstock Film Festival as a feature documentary.[22] [23]

In 2024, Nash became the first filmmaker to have his film land on the surface of the moon in a lunar museum.[1]

Nash is the founder of Beverly Hills Production.[4] He also serves as a member of the UN advisory panel.[24] During the Copenhagen COP15 conference Nash, considered an expert on environmental migration, helped the UN frame the issue of environmental migrants.[25]

Nash is currently working on a sequel titled Chasing Truth, with executive producers including Leonardo DiCaprio.[4] The film is set for release in 2025.[4] It aims to investigate the critical intersection of overpopulation, climate change, and resource scarcity.[4]

Filmography

Awards and recognition

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The 2024 Moon Landing Placed Music By Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Elvis & More on the Lunar Surface. Joe. Lynch. February 26, 2024.
  2. Web site: Climate Refugees . Unaff.org . 2011-02-14.
  3. Web site: News | Sundance Profile: Michael Nash . BMI.com . 2010-01-20 . 2011-02-14.
  4. Web site: Michael Nash has his movie land on the moon in United States first trip back since 1972. Treasure Coast.
  5. Web site: 'Dream big': Man who grew up in Fort Pierce and is now a Hollywood filmmaker proud his film is on moon. Angela. Rozier. February 23, 2024. WPBF.
  6. Web site: ‘Climate Refugees’ director Michael Nash presents human picture of climate change. Jeanine. Fritz. February 13, 2010.
  7. Web site: Fritz . Jeanine . 'Climate Refugees' director Michael Nash presents human picture of climate change - Boulder Daily Camera . Dailycamera.com . 2010-02-13 . 2011-02-14.
  8. Web site: Barnes . Brooks . Redford on the New Sundance - NYTimes.com . Carpetbagger.blogs.nytimes.com . 2010-01-30 . 2011-02-14.
  9. Web site: L.A. Film Festival to premiere 'Twilight: Eclipse' and open with 'The Kids Are All Right' . Los Angeles Times . 2010-05-04 . 2011-02-14.
  10. Web site: Climate Refugees . filmmakermagazine.com . 2010-01-23 . 2011-02-14.
  11. Web site: The Documentary Climate Refugees Immortalized in Lunar Time Capsule - 24700. March 7, 2024.
  12. Web site: Hominy football movie reported near completion. Staff. Writer. Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise.
  13. Web site: Official trailer available to view for Hominy Indians film. Staff. Writer. Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise.
  14. Web site: Film About Hominy Indians Football Team Gets Special Screening In Tulsa. Griffin. Media. www.newson6.com.
  15. Web site: Indians’ football movie to show three Saturdays at Constantine. Mike. ErwinJournal-Capital. Pawhuska Journal Capital.
  16. Web site: Hominy Indians football docu-drama poised for twin debut Saturday. Staff. Writer. Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise.
  17. Web site: Local film festival showcases Native American talent. Staff. Writer. Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise.
  18. Web site: ‘Saving the Roar’ documentary follows resilience of 2012 Penn State Football team. September 17, 2021.
  19. Web site: ‘Saving the Roar,’ a film about the 2012 Penn State football team, set for Friday red-carpet premiere in State College. Daniel . Gallen . September 13, 2021. pennlive.
  20. Web site: Happy Valley Insider - How to watch, stream 'Saving the Roar' about the 2012 PSU football team. September 17, 2021. pennstate.rivals.com.
  21. Web site: Premiere of 2012 Penn State football documentary ‘Saving the Roar’ expected to be ‘emotional’ evening. Daniel. Gallen . September 17, 2021. pennlive.
  22. Web site: Woodstock Film Festival Announces Slate For This Fall’s 22nd Edition. Dade. Hayes. September 1, 2021.
  23. Web site: Woodstock Film Festival releases new line-up. September 2, 2021. faroutmagazine.co.uk.
  24. Web site:

    Loyola University Chicago

    . Loyola University Chicago - School of Environmental Sustainability.
  25. Web site: Hollywood goes to Copenhagen climate summit . Financialexpress.com . 2009-12-11 . 2011-02-14 . dead . https://archive.today/20120730174603/http://www.financialexpress.com/news/hollywood-goes-to-copenhagen-climate-summit/552928/0 . 2012-07-30 .
  26. Web site: Sundance Profile: Michael Nash. January 20, 2010. BMI.com.
  27. Web site: Michael Nash. www.uidaho.edu.
  28. Web site: 2010 Dallas International Film Festival Award Winners Announced . Film Threat . 2010-04-19 . 2011-02-14 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100626125245/http://www.filmthreat.com/festivals/21596/ . 2010-06-26 .

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