Frank Borin is an American filmmaker, music video director and producer. He has directed music videos for the likes of Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Kanye West, and Jack Harlow just to mention a few, and was nominated for the Grammy Awards in 2021 and 2022.
Biography
editFrank has directed and executive produced music videos for artists like Harry Styles,[1] Cardi B and her Wild Side song, Doja Cat and her We Own The Night song, The Weeknd, Post Malone, Lil Nas X, Kanye West, The Wanted, Hurt, Eminem, Angel Haze's song Battle Cry,[2] and Yungblud.
One of Borin's known projects is the "Nail Tech" music video sung by the rapper Jack Harlow. The music video for Nail Tech has received over 13 million views.[3] Frank Borin is directing a family comedy called Kidnapped, which is starring James "Lil' J.J." Lewis and Bobbe J Thompson.[4] He is also directing The Butcherhouse Chronicles horror film.[5]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated work | Results | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Grammy Awards | Best Music Video | "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" - Lil Nas X | Nominated | [6] |
| 2022 | "As It Was" - Zayn Malik | Nominated | [7] |
References
edit- ^ Assistant (2023-07-21). "'Daylight' Harry Styles". Directors' Library. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
- ^ "Angel Haze on set of 'Battle Cry' video". Digital Spy. 2014-02-27. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
- ^ Lane, Lexi (2022-03-01). "Director Frank Borin Talks Jack Harlow's 'Big Budget' Y2K-Era Influence For 'Nail Tech' Visual". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
- ^ Fritz, Dave McNary,Ben; McNary, Dave; Fritz, Ben (2005-10-05). "Vid helmers 'Kidnapped'". Variety. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ McNary, Dave (2008-09-08). "Frank Borin to direct 'Butcherhouse'". Variety. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
- ^ Willman, Chris; Aswad, Jem (November 23, 2021). "Grammy Awards Nominations 2022: The Complete List". Variety. Archived from the original on December 3, 2021. Retrieved January 8, 2022.
- ^ "2023 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Complete Winners & Nominees List (Updating Live)". www.grammy.com. Archived from the original on 16 November 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
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