Nick Newcastle

Director/ Producer/ Writer at Ethnic Channels Group / ECG Productions

Directed, produced, and wrote scripts for award-winning documentaries, television series, and new media content. Secured over $700,000 in project funding from Telefilm and CMF by developing compelling treatments and pitch decks with a 90% approval rate. Created and managed production budgets from $60k to $250k, consistently delivering projects at ~2% of projected costs. Secured international distribution deals spanning 10+ territories, expanding viewership across Europe and North America. Negotiated vendor contracts, reducing costs by up to 20–30% while maintaining high-quality service standards. Oversaw up to three concurrent productions, balancing tight deadlines with quality. Improved team efficiency by 20% by streamlining workflows and re-allocating underutilized resources. Led daily production meetings and weekly calls with cross-functional teams of up to 20 crew, ensuring clear communication and accountability. Supervised editing and VFX on 10+ broadcast-ready film and series e

Producer/ Director at Canamedia Partners Distribution

Produced and directed Find Me: The Search for Marianne Schuett (6/2021–12/2023), a 3×45' true crime series following retired police detectives on a live investigation of a cold case. Acquired by Canamedia Partners distribution.