3 Jokers Entertainment
Film & Videography Collective
An NYC film and video production company creating original content and supporting artists, filmmakers, brands, and agencies from concept through final delivery.
Explore our portfolio of award-winning films, shorts, and other creative projects
Our most recent and notable works that represent the depth of our creative vision.
Written & Produced by: Nick Bella
Directed by: Joseph Bodner
Associate Producer: Patrice Yip
Starring
Dave and Stacy Mervis attend a parent teacher conference. Premiering at Show & Tell Los Angeles, ‘Slaps’ is a 5-time official festival selection with a finalist selection for Best Acting Duo in Oniros Film Awards New York, as well as an award win for Best First Time Producer in the New York International Film Awards.
Produced by: Don’t Believe in Ghosts & 3 Jokers Entertainment
Directed by: Steven Nathan, Carl Coetzee & Nick Bella
Featuring
as Don’t Believe in Ghosts
A documentary about the making of “But On The Bright Side” by Don’t Believe in Ghosts.
Produced by: Patrice Yip & 3 Jokers Entertainment
Directed by: Carl Coetzee
Written by & Starring: Annesha Schulz
Starring
A film written by and starring Annesha Schulz.
Produced by: Nick Bella
Written & Directed by: Alexandra Blanco & Winter Kay McVey
Sometimes (a collection of poems about the progression of an ending) is a 5-time official festival selection with an award win for exceptional merit in the WRPN Women’s International Film Festival. After a painful heartbreak, our central character explores the experience of living a normal day to day in spite of the things she carries. The events of the story are depicted through three short poems, spaced out over the span of three months. This piece asks the question of whether or not a person ever truly loses the love they once had for another.
NYC Fringe Theater Festival l Chain Theater 312 West 36th Street, NY 10018
Written & Directed by: Naira Sarin Jain
Starring: Leah Davidowitz, Nick Bella, Vivian Hunt
love is a heavy, unwieldy thing; it feels cruel to ask anyone to hold it alone. but any two people can discover and cling to one another out of desperation to experience love, and still find themselves unable to share its load when it arrives. such is the story of natalie and aiden, two young people whose friendship blossoms into romance and quickly turns darker as the world shapes them in ways neither could have expected. how does their love, this enormous abstraction, hold up against the things they know to be truer and more tangible: trauma? gender roles? the exhaustion of growing up? this is not a love story. this is not a love story.
Additional works from our extensive portfolio
More projects and collaborations are currently in development. Stay tuned for updates!
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Special projects created in partnership with other talented creators and artists.
Our collective
3 Jokers Entertainment is a video production company specializing in film, original content creation, and videography.
“3Jents” is more than film– it's a testament to changemaking. We believe that artists are the changemakers of the future. We are mighty in our individualism & even more so as a collective. Company members are primarily united by one thing; The goal to participate in a sustainable, supportive industry, met with a burning passion for independent filmmaking.
Founded by a multicultural team of NYU alumni, we are committed to building inclusive, collaborative, and inspiring creative environments. Our team has industry professional experience working all across the call sheet. See our past-work tab to learn more about some of our previous projects!
How it began
Born from friendship and fire, three NYU Tisch students came together with the passion for uplifting the art of young filmmakers and writers in New York. What began as a dream has blossomed into a flourishing company with focus on creating content both elegantly dramatic, and outrageously funny. Above all, our art makes a statement. Our company is laser-focused on seeking opportunities to give back to the ever changing world around us; The world that inspires us, and drives us to create.
Traditionally, a deck of cards holds two jokers, just as the world of theater gives us two masks: comedy and tragedy. Both capture the duality of life. But we believe there's always a third option- a space where the joyful and the heartbreaking meet, where stories shift from fleeting entertainment to something unforgettable. That's where 3 Jokers lives: in the extra card, in the hidden mask, in the place where art becomes impact.
“Two jokers make you play the game. The third changes it.”
The people behind 3JE
Meet the core team behind 3 Jokers Entertainment!
Founder / 01
Co-Founder, Creative Director
Hi! I'm Nick Bella, a proud founding member of 3 Jokers and alumni of NYU Tisch. My artistic story began early on, through my childhood fascination with comedy and horror movies. I feel most alive when I'm laughing… or scared. So when I'm not working creatively you'll likely find me doing something that makes the heart skip. If you suggested skydiving or trying the world's hottest pepper? I'd say, "I'm in." These interests, along with my affinity for activism and changemaking, eventually led me to NYU. During my time there, I honed my professional skills as an actor, producer, writer, content-creator, and director. I have both led and performed in a variety of professional projects from short films, to theatrical plays! I firmly believe that it is up to young artists of the world to not only entertain, but to question, comment on, and mold the ever-changing world around us in pursuit of something greater. You have the power to change the future. What is the ocean if not just many, many droplets of water? Let's create together.
“What is the ocean if not just many, many droplets of water? Let's create together.”
Founder / 02
Creative Director, Founding Partner
Carl Coetzee is a founding partner and creative director whose work spans directing, cinematography, lighting, composing, and editing. He brings a technically grounded, story-first approach to productions from the first setup through the final cut.
“Technical virtuoso excelling in cinematography, editing, and lighting.”
A talented community of freelancers, artists, and specialists who bring their unique expertise to our productions.
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Creative Associate, Writer
Trades:
Multi-hyphenated artist bringing passion and expertise to both his on screen and behind-the-scenes roles.
Actress, Stage Manager & Assistant Director
Trades:
Multi-hyphenated artist bringing depth and expertise to both her on screen and behind-the-scenes roles.
Editor, Creative Associate
Trades:
The best editor we know! Jacob Dean is an award-winning editor and director responsible for post-production output at 3JE.
Founding Partner, Creative Director
Trades:
Creative director of 3 Jokers Entertainment. A gentleman & scholar in regard to his craft. Carl is a director, cinematographer, gaffer, composer & editor.
What we do
From concept to completion, we provide focused creative services across film production, photography, and trusted crew sourcing.
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We’re more than just producers. From pre-production through post-production, we build the crew, plan, and process needed to bring cinematic work to life.
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Professional photography for events, headshots, and promotional materials, with customizable packages built around your project and budget.
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Creative force, ready to move. Tap into our database of trusted & vetted professionals. We handle outreach, interviews, and recommendations so you don’t spend time chasing availability. Note: Services applicable only for paid crew.
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Don't just take our word for it. Here's what our clients have to say about working with 3 Jokers Entertainment.
“Nick and his crew were exceptional—friendly, respectful, and highly professional. Communication was smooth and timely from booking through wrap, and they kept the space organized, cleaning as they went and leaving it spotless.”
“Nick and his 3JE crew helped bring my vision to life with a clarity and efficiency that I was never expecting from a new production house. His willingness to help collaborate at every stage made the process an easy ride from start to finish.”
“Working with 3jents was extremely easy. They followed through on everything they said they would when shooting in my apartment. Very efficient and clean, causing no trouble for me and my roommates.”
“3JE was great to direct with, Nick was so supportive of my vision with his writing. He's diligent and always accessible for anything that comes up!”
