Dan Sickles
Dan Sickles is a globally-acclaimed filmmaker, writer, actor, and producer, best known for his documentary films, Mala Mala and Dina. He is acclaimed for his observational approach to telling real stories of real people, and has produced and directed films, music videos, and commercials for clients from New York to Tokyo. Recently, Dan launched the feature-length crypto documentary "I'M NEW HERE," the first ever NFT funded film that directly supports crypto artists. I’M NEW HERE divers into the world of Web3 and the vibrant community of artists and developers working to build it—digital art pioneers such as Beeple, Tyler Hobbs, Snowfro, RTFKT, Pussy Riot, Yam Karkai, and many more. The documentary also brings a companion NFT art collection that celebrates the rise of crypto art worldwide.
I'M NEW HERE
I'M NEW HERE is part oral history, part desktop dreamscape, starring an all-star cast of cryptoart pioneers.
The documentary shifts between virtual and physical life, charting the emergence of a generation's most significant art movement.
It follows the perspective of a new user, weaving together interviews with 100 artists, enthusiasts and NFT experts.
It highlights over 90 interviews completed with crypto artists and Web3 builders from 6 continents.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Dan is the winner of the Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize for his documentary “DINA”.
He has also won a Tribeca Festival Audience Award for his debut film “MALA MALA”.
His production company, El Peligro, was honored by the Amnesty International and the Social Media Impact Awards.
He was one of Out Magazine's Out100.
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS.
Dan has contributed articles for Huffington Post, OUT Magazine, MTV News, and Gawker Media.
He has also appeared as a guest on Real Vision.