Film & Television
Producing and developing
films and television for
global audiences.
Nick Loren
A life in
storytelling.
Producer. Creator. Songwriter.
From motion pictures and television to original music and animation, a career dedicated to bringing stories to life.
Original Music
Songs that tell stories.
Original music written
for the moments that matter.
Animation
Creator of The Adventures
of Farful and Aevora.
New worlds. Timeless stories.
Creative Development
Bringing original ideas to life
across film, television,
animation and music.
Original music · A story from Brazil
O Menino
da Cabana
The Boy from Cabana
A Song Inspired by the Life and Journey of Nikolas Ferreira
Sometimes inspiration finds us in the most unexpected places.
The Inspiration Behind the Song
Sometimes inspiration finds us in the most unexpected places.
Since arriving in Brazil, I’ve found myself discovering a country rich in culture, passion, extraordinary people, and stories worth telling. Somewhere along that journey, I began hearing the name Nikolas Ferreira.
At first, it was simple curiosity. Who was this young man attracting so much attention? Where did he come from? What shaped his beliefs, his character, and the person he had become?
So I started learning about him. His childhood in Cabana, Belo Horizonte. His family, his upbringing, the values he carried with him, and the journey that brought him to where he is today.
And the more I discovered, the more fascinated I became.
I’ve always believed that to truly understand someone, you have to look beyond who they are today. You have to understand where their story began. The people who raised them. The lessons they learned. The dreams they carried before the world knew their name.
As a storyteller, that’s what interested me most. Not the politics or the headlines, but the human story behind them.
And when a story moves me, my instinct is to find a way to tell it.
For me, that expression has always been through film, storytelling, and music.
That’s how “O Menino da Cabana” was born.
I wanted to write something honest and heartfelt. A song about a boy, his roots, his family, his dreams, and the remarkable distance life can take us from where we began.
I’m proud of what this song became, and grateful that my time in Brazil led me to discover a story I might otherwise never have known.
I don’t know if Nikolas will ever hear it. I certainly hope he does. And if he does, I hope he receives it in the spirit in which it was written: with sincerity, curiosity, and genuine respect.
Because every person has a story worth understanding.
And some of the most meaningful chapters are still waiting to be written.
Nick Loren
American Songwriter, Artist & Film Producer
Featured film
That’s Amore!
A film produced by Nick Loren.
Starring John Travolta and Mira Sorvino.
Written and Directed by
2-time Academy Award Winner Nick Vallelonga
A heartfelt, romantic story about second chances, family and the unexpected places love can be found.
When Love Finds a Way - That’s Amore!
Listen · 30-second preview
Written and arranged by Nick LorenProduced and arranged by Jean-Yves “Jeeve” DucornetPerformed by Pia Toscano
In theaters February 2027.
Executive leadership
President of Mayday Movies.
2015 · Executive
Criminal Activities
President of Mayday Movies
2016 · Executive
Mother’s Day
President of Mayday Movies
2017 · Executive & production
Animal Crackers
President of Mayday Movies
Animation Production Supervisor
Original music
Pia Toscano
When Love Finds a Way - That’s Amore!
Listen · 30-second preview
Written and arranged by Nick LorenProduced and arranged by Jean-Yves “Jeeve” DucornetPerformed by Pia Toscano
Animation
Animation
Meet Nick
Nick Loren
Producer | Actor | Creator | Songwriter
Nick Loren’s career in entertainment began with music, his first passion. As a young single father, however, making a living took priority. In 1996, an opportunity to double Nicolas Cage on Face/Off introduced him to John Travolta, beginning a friendship and professional partnership that would span nearly three decades and more than 25 films.
Along the way, Loren built a diverse career as an actor, appearing in more than 40 film and television productions, including Face/Off, Swordfish, Be Cool, Wild Hogs, and From Paris with Love. His years on set became an education in filmmaking, from cameras, lighting, and physical production to creative development, financing, and distribution, ultimately leading him into producing.
His production work includes Mother’s Day, directed by Garry Marshall, and the animated feature Animal Crackers, starring Emily Blunt, John Krasinski, Ian McKellen, and Danny DeVito. Brought in to help complete the latter, Loren supervised its final stages of animation production and secured its distribution with Netflix, where it reached the platform’s Top 10.
Music has remained a constant throughout his career. His 2008 album produced the Top 10 U.S. radio single Forever Be Cool, and he continues to write and produce original music for film and recording artists internationally.
His recent work includes That’s Amore!, featuring his original song When Love Finds a Way, performed by Pia Toscano and produced with Grammy-nominated producer Jean-Yves “Jeeve” Ducornet. Upcoming projects include New Jersey’s Finest, starring Frank Grillo, Mekhi Phifer, Chazz Palminteri, and Drea de Matteo, alongside two original animated series in development, The Adventures of Farful and AEVORA.
Now spending much of his time in Brazil, Loren continues to develop films, create original intellectual property, and explore new musical collaborations, including Brazil’s sertanejo and forró traditions.
From his earliest days on set to producing films and creating original stories and music, Loren’s career has been shaped by curiosity, collaboration, and a lifelong love of storytelling.
“Every story begins with an idea.
Nick Loren
The real magic is bringing it to life.”