ABOUT
Nick is an award-winning Director, Producer and Cinematographer with over 15 years' experience in crafting premium factual, intimate access films and investigative documentaries. He has produced a raft of work for Netflix, Apple, BBC, Amazon Prime and Channel 4 among others.
“As a Filmmaker, I am drawn to telling bold, distinctive stories with emotion, complexity and cinematic flair. The authenticity and immediacy of observational filmmaking is an approach I feel very passionate about, but I also enjoy the depth and considered nature of scripted work”
‘THE WALL – CLIMB FOR GOLD’ (1x90’) - FEATURE DOCUMENTARY - THREATRICAL RELEASE / APPLE
WINDFALL FILMS
DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, CINEMATOGRAPHER
Award-winning feature documentary with exclusive access to a group of elite female Olympians. Filmed over 2 years, the story follows 4 high-profile rock climbers on their journey through the pandemic to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Theatrical release, followed by Apple TV & Netflix. Exec Prod: Dan Kendall, Editor: Emily West, Composer: Nainita Desai.
WINNER: ‘BEST FILM’ award at the Gorniskega European Film Festival
WINNER: ‘BEST SCORE’ at the Girls on Film awards 2022
WINNER: 'GOLD' in Sports Documentaries at the New York Festivals Film and TV awards 2023
OFFICIAL SELECTION: Trento Film Festival, Kendal Mountain Film Festival, International Mountain Film Festival Slovakia, MNTN Film Festival
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‘DRIVE TO SURVIVE' – SERIES 2 (10x50’) - NETFLIX
BOX TO BOX FILMS
DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
Bafta and Emmy award-winning long-form access doc from the Oscar-winning makers of Senna, Amy and Palio, with unprecedented access to the teams, politics and high-profile characters of the 2018 Formula One season. Directed multiple episodes & managed highly sensitive access of teams / F1 drivers, directing DOP units and self-shooting
‘ALL OR NOTHING - BRAZIL’ (5x50’) - AMAZON PRIME
PITCH INTERNATIONAL
SERIES DIRECTOR (PRE-PRODUCTION)
Long-form access doc following the Brazilian national football team. Role involves all aspects of pre-production: establishing series style and editorial structure, developing access relationships, equipment / technical structure, determining post-production & workflow
‘DRIVE TO SURVIVE' – SERIES 1 (10x50’) - NETFLIX
BOX TO BOX FILMS
DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
First series of the Bafta award-winning long-form access doc from the Oscar-winning makers of Senna, Amy and Palio. 1-year long project – crafted the series from initial concept through to edit, managed highly sensitive access of teams / drivers across the season, filmed in 12 countries, either directing DOP camera units or self-shooting.
‘BABIES’ (10x50’) - NETFLIX
NUTOPIA
DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, CINEMATOGRAPHER
Long-form obs doc / factual hybrid with intimate access to multiple new families throughout their first year with a newborn baby. The purist observational filming approach to the families’ daily lives is enhanced with high-end CGI and specialist cameras to re-imagine their newborn’s biological / neuro-psychological development
‘THE BULGER KILLERS – WAS JUSTICE DONE?’ - CHANNEL 4 (1x50’)
OCTOBER FILMS
DIRECTOR, PRODUCER (PILOT)
Self-shot pilot for an investigative current affairs one-off film observing one of the UK’s most notorious criminal cases and its effect on Britain’s psyche. Access to the lawyer of one of James Bulger’s killers and unseen legal documents provides the editorial drive for the narrative, investigating whether the case result provided justice to all parties affected
'HUNTED – SERIES 4’ – SHINE TV – CHANNEL 4 (4x50’)
DIRECTOR & PRODUCER
Bafta-nominated prime-time obs doc following teams of police, secret agents, and ex-MI5 operatives as they track down high profile fugitives. Based with a team of Hunters (active MET officers) following interrogations and detective groundwork as daily narratives evolve