Young man with dark hair and beard holding a professional film camera outdoors in a field during sunset, smiling.

Hello! I’m Nerris (please, just call me NerrBear).

A born-and-raised Angeleno, I honed my craft at UCLA Film School before launching a career writing award-winning musical screenplays.

I bring that same cinematic storytelling to my work as an impact-driven photographer and filmmaker. I partner with mission-based organizations and civic institutions to amplify their message with the care and craft I devote to my own work.

Have a project in mind? Let’s connect!

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A webpage screenshot from Hola! magazine featuring an article about Xochitl Gomez and Maite Perroni starring in the musical movie 'No Te Olvides' with photos of both actresses.
Event poster announcing the premiere of the musical "Labor of Love" with a staged reading in Pasadena on November 8, 2025, featuring cast photos and credits.
A webpage screenshot of an article announcing The Black List's feature lab and musical film fellowship, with a logo featuring a stylized black list and portrait photos of diverse individuals at the bottom.
A promotional webpage for Broadway World Industry announcing 22 new short musicals licensed with MTI, with small images representing various digital content and a purple background.
A young woman with dark hair and a headscarf looking down, outdoors in a natural setting.
A woman with long dark hair appears to be speaking or expressing emotion, sitting in a warmly lit room with shelves and artwork in the background.
Two women wearing floral crowns and lace dresses sharing a kiss in front of a floral backdrop.
Award graphic with text indicating nomination for Stowe Launch 2023, finalist Nerris Nevarez-Nassiri, Mo' Allem (The Teacher).
Sketch of a heart-shaped medallion with text reading 'Script Competition Finalist Austin Film Festival 2021' inside.
Golden 3D text displays the phrase 'NICHOLLS FELLOWSHIPS IN SCREENWRITING' with a black background and a large golden arrow pointing downward.
Official selection la shorts international film festival logo with a film reel and a rat on top.
Logo for Official Latino Film and Arts Festival featuring a star with a film strip inside, with the event name written around it.
Vail Film Festival logo with a white mountain peak and text indicating screenplay competition finalist.
Los Angeles headshot photographer portfolio. Studio fashion portrait featuring bold color styling and pink lighting by Nerris Nassiri.
Candid event photography portfolio. Emotional moment of two women hugging, captured at a Los Angeles community gathering.
Fine art landscape photography gallery. Dramatic sunset over the Pacific Ocean in Oxnard, California.
Corporate headshot photography for aviation executives. Business portrait in a hangar with aircraft background.

Music

These are short demo excerpts from original compositions for movie-musicals in development.

These early-stage recordings focus on the musical storytelling and lyrical elements, offering a glimpse into works in progress that are still evolving creatively.

I’ve opened up my personal archive of full-resolution aerials and panoramas. Whether for large-scale prints or digital creative work, these files are yours to use.

Blue-toned night cityscape aerial photography of the Downtown Los Angeles skyline and winding freeway traffic lights.ds.
Santa Monica Pier aerial panorama at sunset, showing the Pacific Park Ferris wheel, roller coaster, and coastline.
Aerial drone photography of Downtown Los Angeles skyscrapers at sunset, featuring the Financial District skyline.
Echo Park Lake landscape photography featuring the central fountain, palm trees, and the Downtown Los Angeles skyline.

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