Nolan Hofferber was a giant. He was a giant in the film community. If you were lucky enough to have him on your crew or creative team, he would go in full force and make your project better. He would never step on anyone’s toes, but his creative input and his skills were invaluable. And he would do it with such humility. He never asked for credit. He just wanted to make sure your project was as good as it could be.

If he acted in your project, his presence was huge. He came from theater, a child star in countless plays. His stories of working with great actors, and his work were an inspiration. He took everything he learned throughout his life into his performances, and they made your projects bigger than life.

He was a giant in the convention community. He would always be a VIP, and he wanted you to experience everything with him. His after parties were legendary. You would meet stars, and artists, and fans alike. You had a drink in your hand, and a smile on your face. Those good times would stay with you forever.

If he wanted to take you for a night on the town, you had better be prepared for it, because the night would be huge. His favorite thing to do would be to order a round of unbelievably obscure cocktail concoctions for everyone to enjoy. He would keep you going until the end of the night all the way into the morning, and you loved every minute of it.

But the biggest thing about him was his heart. He was the caretaker of his disabled father, and he was the caretaker of all of his friends. Something about him allowed you to talk freely about any of your problems, and he would always find a way to cheer you up. He put the happiness of everyone around him above all.

The very last thing our gentle giant did was give a big smile to his dad. There’s nothing more fitting. Because in the end, he would just want us all to be happy. This is why Nolan Hofferber will always be larger than life.

"warning- sappiness alert, but its a good msg, just saying ;) hey. Just wanted to say hi. It's been rough. I keep stopping myself from dwelling on stuff then I'll move the wrong way or catch my reflection and just start picking at the grotesque...injured nerves, fatty lumps, broken teeth, balding head. My self image is bad. I don't have a "career". I don't have a legacy or prodigy. I get up every day, no matter how depressed or down or manic - I really do tell myself "I survive." We mourn a man we never met because of all the good he gave us. This only makes me that much more aware of my inner secret, why I keep going.... Why I keep going and doing and being, even when I feel I have nothing...give nothing, is because I know this is false. Why? Because I have friends. Friends who give without expecting anything in return. Friends who respect, love, care, worry, smile, cry, rage, and relax me. Friends who don't judge. Friends who don't care. Friends who see beyond what I see in me. Friends who make me see my worth. Friends who I want to give as much as they give. My friends are my cause, my reason, my inspiration. I will never give up because of them and expect no less in return. I may "hate" to quote this but it's true, 'Friendship is magical.' What I'm trying to say, in more words than are needed, is this - THANK YOU for being my friend." - Nolan Hofferber

All photos and videos have come from Nolan's friends and family. "Stonehendge" By Ylvis.