We were lucky to catch up with Nick Theurer recently and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Nick thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?
The most meaningful project I’ve worked on so far is The Way Out. I was approached by fellow producer Carl Rumbaugh and Writer/ Director Barry Jay to help run the project. The project at first was very raw and dark. It gave some dramatized versions of Barry Jay’s upbringing that he wanted to tell around sexual abuse, drinking, and depression. It was an honor to help craft a story for the big screen with Barry, Carl, and my producing partner and one of my closest friends Mike Manning.
The project was recently released and took home the LGBTQ and audience award at the Burbank international film festival. The recognition of this meant so much to everyone on the project!
The Way Out not only was my first project where I was the center hub of the production from preproduction to our distribution deals. It was a heavy task for me but it was fulfilling and a growing experience for me. At the heart of it, it really meant a lot to do The Way Out as it was an LGBT story that I knew would have impact and raise awareness of abuse, especially within your own family. It will forever be one of my favorite films.
Nick, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
My craft is ever evolving. I entered this entertainment business as an actor and developed my skills in every aspect of film from directing, to editing and mainly producing. I have dedicated my life to giving everything I have to every project I do. With my producing I offer all around production service for clients. This ensures the best people are brought to the table for every project.
When it comes to my projects, I have done some good and some bad, which has helped me understand what I’m best at and what I want to do. I focus my time and energy into projects that I feel have purpose. There are times where I just say this is a fun and exciting film that folks will like – like my newest film The Bell Keeper. But on the flip side, a lot of my projects have a bigger message behind them – like The Way Out that had a deep message of handling sexual abuse or Slapface that tackled bullying.
How did you build your audience on social media?
Social media was the wild-west for many years as I was growing up and growing my business. Social media now is less about being crazy and more about being your authentic self. Now people want to see how funny, corky, and different we all are. Thats what keeps me going.
In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?
Society has sadly fallen victim to allowing “wall-street bros” to run a lot of Hollywood. Its remake after sequel and so on. Society needs to continue supporting fun creative indie artists. I swear if I sit through another blockbuster film that is 3 hours and has a 25% on rotten tomatoes I may quit cinema. Studios keep pumping out these bad movies because everyone keeps spending money on them. Go watch more indie movies and support indie artists however they need!
Contact Info:
- Website: nicktheurer.com
- Instagram: nick.theurer
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-theurer/