Some of my projects
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Project | 01 Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 2018
In this feature for My South Florida Today, travel with Nile to Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 2018 where he comes across all kinds of ghouls, ghost, witches, devils, horror characters, and more.
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Project | 02 Tate's Comics Not at Comic Con 2018
My feature on Tate's Comics Not at Comic Con 2018 event. The event covers comics, cosplay competitions, pop culture, and family fun.
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Project | 03 FAU Theatre Lab
The multi-winning Theatre Lab at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is the professional theatre department at FAU. It gives the opportunity for theatre-goers, students, and artist to mix-and-mingle. Take a look to see FAU Theatre Lab: From Rehearsal to Showtime over at BocaWatch.
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Project | 04 Invasion of Invasive Plants
The Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is helping to remove invasive plant species that pose a threat to local wildlife. These invasive plant species grow rapidly and according to a South Florida Water Managment worker, "These plants are more dangerous than pythons." Take a look at BocaWatch to see how these plants are changing our ecosystem and what you can do to help.
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Project | 05 FAU The Glocal
The Glocal: From Florida to Further Afield is over at Medium.com and the stories come from the students over at Florida Atlantic University. The page is set up by TIME Magazine writer, author, and FAU professor, Ilene Prusher. On this page, I discuss the new mega-development headed towards the Sawgrass Mills Mall in Broward County, FL. and why not everyone is happy about the new development.
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Project | 06 Interview With Graham Verchere
Actor Graham Verchere is known for his role as Davey Armstrong in the horror film, 'Summer of '84' and he is also known for being on FX's 'Fargo' and ABC's 'The Good Doctor'. In this interview for Cinephellas, Verchere and I discuss 'Summer of '84', working on film sets, and more. You can also find my review of the film and I'm also a contributor to the podcast.
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Project | 07 Interview With Local Actor Kechler Polycarpe 2016
Local actor Kechler Polycarpe has been both a stage performer and a in-front of the camera performer. Polycarpe has also been featured on the hit HBO show 'Baller's'. This is my 2016 interview with the actor for Independent Streak Magazine and whether it's on stage on in front of a camera, Polycarpe is making his mark.
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Project | 08 Top 10 Clown Characters to Get You Ready for 2017's 'IT"
Float on over to We Live Entertainment to see my list-based article on some of the creepiest clown characters in pop culture.
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Project | 09 'Gerald's Game' Movie Review
'50 Shades of Grey' Stephen King style. This is one of my movie reviews for We Live Entertainment of Netflix's 'Gerald's Game', which is based on Stephen King's novel.
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Project | 10 'Detroit' Movie Review
In this film review for We Live Entertainment, I discuss Kathryn Bigelow film, 'Detroit'. A film that shows the summer of 1967 and how rioting and civil unrest starts to tear apart the city of Detroit.
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Project | 11 'Wonder Woman' Movie Review (Cinephellas)
Finally, a movie about the iconic DC Comics character, Wonder Woman has hit the big screen. A character that finally has her own big feature movie, a movie 75 years in the making. Check out Cinephellas for my full review on the film and why it's one of the best comic book films in recent years.
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Project | 12 My video on the Highest-Grossing Movies of 2017 (Cinephellas)
In this video for the Cinephellas website and YouTube channel, I edited and put this video together to take a look at the highest-grossing films of 2017. Some of the films include, 'Get Out', 'Wonder Woman', and 'Logan'.
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Project | 13 CGI Movie Characters (Cinephellas)
In this video for the Cinephellas, I share some of the best and some of my favorite CGI characters from Live-Action films from the past few decades. The list includes characters from 'Planet of the Apes', 'Lord of The Rings', 'Star Wars', and 'Beauty and The Beast'.
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Project | 14 Marvel Studios Celebrates 10 Years of Their Cinematic Universe With These Character Posters (ComicAttack)
Marvel Studios really knows how to celebrate an anniversary and 10 years of record-breaking films are something to celebrate.
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Project | 15 Nike Air Entertrainer Shoe Gallery (Pictures taken by - Nile Fortner)
“These red Nike Air Entertrainer Men's Shoe blends breathable mesh, synthetic leather and molded details for a modern look. Its outsole takes cues from the Air Trainer SC and features a visible Max Air unit for excellent cushioning."
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Project | 16 Halloween Decoration Infographic
This is an infographic for a step-by-step process on how to create your own Halloween bat decoration. The pictures were taken by photographer Max Maldonado and the layout was designed by me. Take a look at the pictures and click the button below for the completed infographic layout design.
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Project | 17 The Sunrise Comic-Con Feature
SFLStyle South Florida Magazine is a great local South FL publication that covers food, fashion, nightlife, Miami, and Arts & Entertainment all over South FL. This is my first feature write-up with them on the Sunrise Comic-Con, the very first comic book and pop culture convention for The City of Sunrise.
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Project | 18 BEHIND-THE-SCENES OF THE REEL ART AT THE NORTON MUSEUM
‘Coming Soon’ is an exhibit at the Norton Museum of Art that’s showing museum-goers some reel art. Titled ‘Coming Soon: Film Posters from Dwight M. Cleveland’, the exhibition features 215 movie posters from the U.S. and other countries from the early 1900s to the 1980s. Take a look at my article and pictures over at SFLStyle.
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Project | 19 Cinephellas Podcast - Episode 43 (Interview with Scott Beck and Bryan Woods)
In this episode of the Cinephellas Podcast, Nile Fortner discusses with Beck and Woods their early moviemaking childhood friendship, working with producer Eli Roth, and possible updates on A Quiet Place 2.
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Project | 20 Hooked on Conservation
South Florida company is at the forefront of boating and sports apparel with an ocean-friendly focus. Feel free to check out Fort Lauderdale Magazine for my article.
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Project | 21 Ellie Vail: Celebrity Stylist and Designer Transforming Fashion
Founded in 2014, Ellie Vail creates jewelry for the everyday woman with a mix of classic-looking pieces combined with some of the latest trends. Some of Vail’s items include necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings. Take a look at my article over at BocaWatch and the video my friend Tyler Nemec put together to go with this article. You may also see another article I did featuring Vail for the Sun-Sentinel's Boca Times column.
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Project | 22 From dorm to design: FAU student creates Spicy Wear
John King, a business marketing major at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, used his dorm space to bring a new clothing brand to South Florida called ‘Spicy Wear’. This article is available online and my article was also put in the Sun-Sentinel’s Boca Times newspaper.
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Project | 23 Cinephellas Podcast - Episode 48 (Interview with Ellen Adair from TRICK)
For this episode, Nile Fortner and actress Ellen Adair get their ghoul on to discuss Adair's latest project, 'Trick'. A Halloween flick following a masked killer who reappears every Halloween. Ellen Adair and Nile discuss the 1990s vibe of 'Trick' and why Nile is willing to take Adair to a baseball game. Adair also discusses what it was like filming with Omar Epps, Jamie Kennedy, Tom Atkins, and more.
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Project | 24 Fort Lauderdale Magazine (Beyond the Basics)
When Hurricane Dorian hit parts of the Bahamas, South Floridians rushed to help our neighbors to the east. Feel free to take a look at my article with Fort Lauderdale Magazine (Jan. 2020 issue and online) about long-term rebuilding and plenty of assistance that is still needed.
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Project | 25 Lucre Skateboard Shop in Pompano Beach (Sun-Sentinel's Pier Review column)
'Lucre' in Pompano Beach, Florida is a shop that carries skateboard and streetwear clothing brands such as ButterGoods, Quasi, Chinatown Market, XLarge, Carrots, and more. They also sell 80s/90s collectibles, nostalgia, toys, and comics. Take a look at my article on the shop Lucre over at the Sun-Sentinel's Pier Review column. You may also see the additional video on the shop as well. The video is by Tyler Nemec.
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Project | 26 Senior community explores the world with a new virtual reality device (New Pelican Newspaper)
In this article for the New Pelican, I write how virtual reality adventures are benefiting senior citizens and the retired. The technology is beneficial for seniors who may suffer from memory loss along with other health issues. From Pompano to Paris, MyndVR headset devices are fun, informative, and you may read more of this online and it was also available in the Friday, March 13, 2020 newspaper edition of the New Pelican too.
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Project | 27 Athlete turned author wants readers to step into his shoes (Sun-Sentinel's The Forum column)
Coral Springs soccer athlete turned author, Micah Dawanyi, has used his writing and public speaking skills to make a book called 'Step Into My Shoes: Memoirs of From the Other Side of America', to bring awareness to racial injustice, colorism, discrimination, culture, and voter registration.
In this article, Dawanyi discusses his memoirs and more. This article was also seen and available in the Sun-Sentinel's The Forum December 2 - December 8, 2020 newspaper edition. It was the cover story/on the front page of the newspaper.