Nico Carbonaro

TOYSHOP CO-FOUNDER, HEAD OF CREATIVE, DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, PIZZAIOLO

A filmmaker who moves seamlessly between branded and entertainment, creating work that's equally at home in advertising festivals, museums, and streaming platforms.


Nico has built a career crafting stories that bridge the gap between commercial and cultural impact. His work as director spans six continents and multiple formats, with a particular talent for finding the beating heart of every story he tells. At Google, Nico founded a branded storytelling division and built it into an award-winning powerhouse, pioneering new ways to tell brand stories. He is currently expanding his slate with feature documentaries and episodic series alongside Executive Producers Danny McBride, and David Gordon Greene. As head of creative for Toyshop, he sets the bar for the studio’s output.