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Nicole Conn
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| Born | October 29, 1959 Mesa, Arizona, U.S. |
| Occupation | Film director, producer, screenwriter |
| Alma mater | Elliott Business College, 1986 |
| Years active | 1992–present |
Nicole Conn (born October 29, 1959) is an American film director, writer, and producer. She is well-known for her first movie, Claire of the Moon (1992), which tells a love story. She also wrote a book based on the movie's story.
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Early Life and Education
Nicole Conn was born in Mesa, Arizona. She later went to Elliott Business College in Portland, Oregon, and finished her studies there.
Exploring a Career in Filmmaking
After college, Nicole Conn started her career in filmmaking. Her main goal was to share unique stories with more people. She wanted to make movies that were different from what you usually see.
Nicole Conn also helped start Preemie World. This is a website that connects doctors and nurses who work with very tiny babies (in the NICU, which stands for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) with parents of premature babies. It helps them find helpful information and tools.
In June 2023, Nicole Conn was part of an online discussion panel for the Producers Guild of America. This group helps people who produce movies and TV shows.
About the Film little man
In 2005, Nicole Conn made a documentary film called little man. This movie is about the very early birth of her son, Nicholas. He was born 100 days too soon and weighed only one pound, which is about the same as a small bag of sugar.
The film little man won many awards at film festivals across the United States. It received 12 "Best Documentary" awards. It also won the "Courageous Beginnings Award" from Cedar Sinai, a well-known hospital.
Nicole Conn's Family Life
Nicole Conn has two children. Their names are Gabrielle Baba-Conn and Nicholas James Baba-Conn.
Movies and Projects
Nicole Conn has directed, written, and produced several films. Here are some of her notable works:
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Editor | Notes |
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| 1992 | Claire of the Moon | Yes | Yes | No | No | Her first feature film. She also wrote a book based on it. |
| 1996 | Cynara: Poetry in Motion | Yes | Yes | Executive | No | A short film. |
| 2005 | little man | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | A documentary film about her son. |
| 2010 | Elena Undone | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | A feature film. |
| 2011 | Coming Undone | No | No | Co-producer | No | A concert movie. |
| 2012 | A Perfect Ending | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | A feature film. |
| 2014 | Jen Foster: She | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A music video. |
| 2019 | More Beautiful for Having Been Broken | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A feature film. |
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