Biography
…is not only an artist but a filmmaker as well.
From an early age, Nardelli was passionate about drawing and painting, developing prodigious technical skills and an artistic style increasingly influenced by movies. In high school, his love for art blossomed even further. His interest in filmmaking eventually led him to discover the world of comic books and graphic novels, combining cinema storytelling with his talent for visual art. With the advent of digital painting, Nardelli found a perfect medium to express his creativity. His work in this new form of technology was honored with the 2003 Golden Key, a prestigious award bestowed by Scholastic, the Harry Potter book series publisher. Nardelli considered it a privilege to accept his award at the official ceremony at the Kennedy Center. In 2020, Nardelli was nominated for an Emmy for his work on [DARK/WEB], along with fellow filmmakers involved with the production, which includes "TITLE DESIGN AND ART DIRECTION" and "EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/PRODUCER."
In 2005, Nardelli enrolled at the Savannah College of Art and Design, one of the top five art colleges in the U.S., and earned a B.F.A. in sequential art. While a student at Savannah, he spent studying everything from traditional fine art and painting to digital media. Nardelli's college artwork was exhibited in both Lacoste and Savannah, and two of his pieces remain in the Savannah College of Art and Design's permanent collection to this day.
Award-winning and Emmy-nominated visual artist Tim Nardelli…
As a filmmaker, Tim Nardelli has not just dabbled, but excelled in various roles. His journey includes being an executive producer on the romantic comedy The Giant Mechanical Man, released by Tribeca Films in April 2012. His first project for Taggart Productions LLC was the comedic short Lady in Red, on which he served as executive producer. The film was launched in 2011 on Funny or Die, the industry-leading comedy video site founded by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay. He also took on the role of a producer on the indie Sci-Fi horror film CIRCLE which was released by Netflix in 2015. In the film CIRCLE , he showcased his versatility by serving as a concept artist, designing and conceptualizing various special effects that would eventually be incorporated into the film. Nardelli's versatility and contribution to the industry are further highlighted by his role as a co-executive producer of the Sci-Fi horror show [DARK/WEB], currently streaming on Amazon Prime, as well as his 'story' credit for the "B-Story" episode titled "TRANSPLANT."
As an artist, Nardelli founded his own comic book company "Endeavor Comics" and published his first 'pilot issue' comic book under the company known as "NIGHT TERROR"!
In addition to his various responsibilities as an artist and filmmaker, Nardelli currently offers his services as a freelance artist, as he is presently developing his personal YouTube channel to further showcase his craft in both professions and continuing to grow his audiences.