Nicholas Rubin
Founder, Creative Director and Technical Producer Dirt Empire
Member Since
April 2026
Nicholas Rubin is an Emmy and Peabody award-winning immersive filmmaker, producer, and artist. With almost 20 years founding and running creative studio Dirt Empire he has had the opportunity to produce art and experiences for clients that include the United Nations, Beyonce, The New Yorker and the NAACP at cultural institutions, conferences and music festivals. Dirt Empire’s work has screened at various festivals such as Cannes, Venice and SXSW.
Ask me about
Creating big technology experiences for the general public in Central Park!
My super power is
Bringing together talented people and focusing them like a laser!
I'm looking for
Deeply inspiring creative and professional community
What I love about experience design
How every project is always new and familiar. Beginner’s mind!
Best piece of advice I've ever heard
If you don’t feel vulnerable doing something challenging than you aren’t trying hard enough!
Where I find Inspiration
The stillness of the moment and ancient traditions
Practice Area
Branded Environments, Digital Experiences, Exhibition, Placemaking, Public Installation, Strategy/Research/Planning, Wayfinding
Focus Area
Augmented (AR/VR), Destination Experiences, Digital, Exhibition, Graphic, Interactive
Industry
Cultural, Education, Entertainment, Museums, Recreation, Urban + Civic