Nick Barton is a diverse storyteller. He wrote and directed Karlton: The Dunkin’ Hines Story. A basketball enthusiast, and historian, with a deep background in the entertainment (music) industry, this represents Nick’s first film production. He cofounded Machiavelli Pictures, a Charleston, South Carolina Film and Media Development Company in 2021, to deliver this project. In production, he was responsible for interviewing each member of the cast and aligning them with the character that fit their capabilities.