Biography

Nicholas is an innately empathic director with a passion for powerful, character-driven narratives.  With broad life experience and a lifelong interest in people and what makes them tick, he likes to build strong and interesting central characters that can explore human nature in all its guises, while his adaptable approach draws out the best possible performances.
Naturally collaborative and with a strong knowledge of film grammar, Nicholas has over 15 years of experience in the industry.  Moving to London in 2005, he found his way into the industry through unpaid and underpaid projects, initially funded by part-time work outside of the industry. Earning a reputation for hard work, cheerfulness and endurance, Nicholas established himself as a 1st AD in both film and high end commercials, all the while directing and producing his own material and developing his style.
After success with the critically acclaimed Reality Mine and then being asked to direct a number of projects in other formats, Nicholas focussed his energies on directing narrative drama. He has won several awards for his work, most recently for Forget Me Not, which was BAFTA long-listed and scooped Best Film and Best Drama awards across three continents.
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Credits

Other Credits

Britain Today Web Series View
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Satrical web magazine Britain Today asks all the interesting questions about what makes Britain Today. 2013
I'll Make Your Water Hot Commercial View
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Narrative driven commercial content for Ariston Thermo. Featuring a cute doggie, a set of skis and lots of hot water. 2016
Third Degree: A Poultry Matter Web Series View
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Father Christmas stands accused of heinous crimes and Ted Burns, TV investigator, is on a mission to track down the yuletide yobbo before the big day. 2012
Forget Me Not Short Films View
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Alone and invisible to the world, a homeless man and the ghost of a little girl discover they are each other's only hope of finding peace in time for Christmas. Starring James Cosmo and John Heffernan. 2019
Goldex - Prospector Commercial View
Description Year
Gold has been the currency of kings since kings were kings. But there just never seemed to be an easy way to get it. Until now... 2019
Iceland - 9 Days Fresh Commercial View
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Buddy Munro asks: How fresh is the fish from your supermarket fresh fish counter? 2017
Bear's Den - Above The Clouds Of Pompeii Pop Promo View
Description Year
I thought the simple idea behind this video was really beautiful, and enjoyed the challenge of capturing the whole piece in one take. The male dancer was actually a last minute replacement and had never been on camera before. At first he felt rather awkward in the limelight, but after a bit of work he was able to deliver this awesome, unforgettable performance. The idea of bookending the piece on the dancer's hand came on the day of shooting and works perfectly. 2015
Reality Mine Short Films View
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Reality Mine is a film about internet surveillance and eco-terrorism starring Rock'n'Rolla's Michael Ryan, Jersey Boys's Jye Frasca and Sean Browne. Are you concerned by what the government is doing with all your data? Does it bother you that animal rights activists are often treated as terrorists? 2015
The Tyrant's Cup Short Films View
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The quest for the world's greatest tyrant is about to go world-war-wide! 6 of history's greatest tyrants compete for the Tyrant Of The Year award. 2012
Lego Juniors - Those Little Big Moments Commercial View
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There are many defining moments as a child grows up - the little big moments! 2016
Over The Top Short Films View
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As the battle rages, Stanmore and Taylor go over the top - to get rid of Potter. 2008
Come Fly With Me Commercial View
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Test commercial for Furniture Village. 2016
Modulus - Visions Pop Promo View
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I really enjoyed exploring the different ways purely orchestral music could be represented on film, and the challenge of linking very different pieces of music into a unified whole. With French New Wave elements, macro details, Tarkovsky-esque weirdness and liberal dashes of multilayering and colour filtering, I love how this all came together. 2016
Markets.com - Textbook Finish Commercial View
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Alexis Sanchez, Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott from Arsenal FC star in this commercial for Markets.com. Nick directed the footballer segment with the Arsenal stars and the ever wonderful Jez Small. (veritable scholar and man of wax!) 2016

Awards

Skills

  • Arts
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