About Orange Bird Productions
Orange Bird Productions is a distinguished production company founded and spearheaded by writer/director/producer Nick Slatkin. With a profound passion for storytelling and an unyielding commitment to excellence, Nick has established Orange Bird Productions as a beacon of creativity and innovation in the film and video production industry. Under his leadership, the company has garnered a reputation for producing high-quality content that captivates audiences and leaves a lasting impact. Nick's hands-on approach and keen eye for detail have enabled Orange Bird Productions to work closely with clients, transforming their visions into compelling narratives that resonate deeply with their intended audience.
Nick Slatkin's leadership is characterized by a unique blend of creative vision and strategic execution, setting Orange Bird Productions apart from its competitors. The team, carefully curated by Nick, consists of talented individuals who share his passion for storytelling and excellence. This collective expertise allows for a collaborative and dynamic production process, resulting in content that is not only visually stunning but also strategically crafted to communicate messages effectively. Nick's dedication to innovation and quality has propelled Orange Bird Productions to the forefront of the industry, making it a sought-after partner for clients looking to make a significant impact through their visual content.
ROB SANFORD
PRODUCER/MUSIC SUPERVISOR
Rob Sanford has been working with Nick and Orange Bird Productions since 2008 on a multitude of projects. They met while in pre-production on Placebo and have collaborated ever since.
Rob got his first taste of producing when he started a student radio station at the University of Northern Colorado. As founder, he was able to raise the money to get the station on the air, and create the quality programming that has kept it there. After that, he began his professional career at Sony Music, under the tutelage of Randy Jackson. His career as a filmmaker began as the executive producer on the award-winning film Broken (1999).
The film won honors at Telluride Film Festival and placed third at Worldfest. Broken was followed up by 51-50, which Sanford produced. Sanford also produced The Falling Man, which had its world premiere at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival. Sanford has produced two feature films: Placebo and We Gotta Get Buscemi; and the short film Toma Salvation. In addition, Sanford has produced several documentaries, directed a short film, and has served as music supervisor for many films.
Rob also has a feature film he produced and directed set for release in 2027, along with an album by music artists Sophie and Kate, which he produced and directed.
Awards
WorldFest Houston 2007
Orange Bird Productions won the Independent Short Subject-Films & Video - Dramatic-Original award for their short film, The Attackmen.
Torino Film Festival 2007
Orange Bird Productions' feature film The Blue Hour was nominated for Best Feature Film.
Yerevan International Film Festival 2008
Orange Bird Productions' feature film The Blue Hour won the Grand Prix - Golden Apricot and Prize of the Ecumenical Jury.
Maniac's music video for the song "Die Rad," directed and produced by Nick Slatkin was reviewed by Australia's Triple J and said it was "as if Quentin Tarantino directed an episode of The Mighty Boosh."