Managing Partner Michael Wildes and Senior Attorney Caroline Gabela-Monteiro are proud to announce the approval of the O-1 petition filed on behalf of Nathan “Nate” Camponi.
Nathan “Nate” Camponi is a critically acclaimed British film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his emotionally resonant storytelling and cinematic visual style. With a career spanning commercials, short films, music videos, and branded content, Camponi has established himself as a versatile and visionary creative force. His work is characterized by a deep understanding of narrative structure, visual composition, and character-driven storytelling, often blending stylized aesthetics with psychological depth.
Camponi’s journey into filmmaking began at a young age, inspired by classic cinema and driven by a passion for crafting immersive worlds. He is represented by Picture North in the United States, CHIEF in the UK, and 2029 in Romania, and has directed campaigns for global brands including Jack Daniels, Nike, Hyundai, Suzuki, Carlsberg, Chivas, Amazon, Nokia, Johnnie Walker, US Foods, Goodyear, Talisker, and M&S Gastropub. His commercial work is celebrated for its cinematic quality and ability to elevate brand narratives through compelling visual storytelling.
Throughout his career, Camponi has received numerous prestigious awards and honors. These include Cannes Lions, Creative Circle Awards, Clio Awards, D&AD Awards, and The One Show. His short films and creative projects have been finalists at Virgin Media Shorts and Straight8 and have been officially selected for festivals such as The Smalls Festival, Kino Shorts, Manchester International Film Festival, London Independent Film Festival, Berlin Fashion Film Festival, Phoenix Shorts, Singapore Independent Film Festival, and the New York State Film Festival. These accolades reflect his consistent excellence across both commercial and artistic domains.
With a reputation for crafting emotionally powerful and visually striking films, Nate Camponi continues to push the boundaries of contemporary filmmaking, earning recognition from peers, critics, and audiences alike. His work stands as a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring impact of cinematic artistry.
Wildes & Weinberg was founded in 1960 by Senior Partner, Leon Wildes. He was best known for his successful representation of former Beatle John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono as they fought the Nixon Administration during a five year bitterly contested Deportation Proceeding.
Nearly three quarters of a century later, the firm continues to concentrate its practice in all aspects of U.S. immigration and nationality law, servicing the immigration requirements of prominent American and International firms, banks, industrial, financial, and manufacturing concerns, as well as law firms in connection with the personnel needs of their foreign national employees.
In addition, the firm has a distinguished clientele and has done substantial immigration work for performing artists, directors, writers, models, actors/actresses, athletes, fine artists, art dealers, curators, and literary agents. Most notable was Leon Wildes’ successful representation of former Beatle John Lennon and his artist wife, Yoko Ono in their deportation proceedings, the basis of which has inspired legislation, and has been portrayed in films, plays, and literary works worldwide. Some of the firm’s other distinguished clients include scholar Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (z”l), as well as soccer icon Pele, Master Chef Jean-Georges, musicians Sinead O’ Connor and Boy George, as well as First Lady Melania Trump and her family.
Michael Wildes, the firm’s Managing Partner, is also currently serving his fifth term as Mayor of Englewood, New Jersey, is the author of Safe Haven in America: Battles to Open the Golden Door (which draws on over a quarter of a century of his practice in the immigration field), is an Adjunct Professor at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York, and serves as Counsel to Lincoln Center and several international/corporate law firms.
Despite difficulties currently being encountered in dealing with U.S. immigration authorities, the firm has maintained an extraordinary track record for success in its cases. The firm’s litigation group has expanded its efforts in filing Mandamus Actions and other Actions in Federal Courts throughout the nation.
In addition, Wildes & Weinberg’s multilingual staff is spread throughout its offices in New York City, Englewood, New Jersey, Miami, Florida, and by appointment only in Los Angeles, California and Tel Aviv, Israel, and are known for their experience and special expertise in processing each foreign national’s case with nothing less than the highest level of professionalism.
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