Nickolas Gilbert

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Dynamic filmmaker and educator with over 25 years of experience in directing, screenwriting, producing, art direction, and cinematography across commercials, network series, and studio features.

About

Dynamic filmmaker and educator with over 25 years of experience in directing, screenwriting, producing, art direction, and cinematography across commercials, network series, and studio features. Known for award-winning short films and a character-driven approach, I specialize in crafting visually striking and emotionally resonant narratives. Now moving full-time into teaching, I draw on my technical expertise in cinematography and deep passion for cinema to develop and lead impactful courses at the university level and in workshops globally.

  • Joined August 2024

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

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Projects · 10

  • Founded and lead a boutique production and post-production house, overseeing projects from conception through delivery.
  • Collaborated with diverse clients and teams, enhancing brand narratives through cinematic excellence.
  • Key projects included Cupid’s Curse (Pocket FM), I Can (Learn4Life), Destination (Curaçao Film Institute), AB2098 (NCLA) and Love (Grá Wine).
  • Directed, wrote, and produced numerous award-winning short films, including Nailed, Through the Smokescreen, and Marshmallow.
Screenwriter, Producer, Director
  • Film Director
  • Created and taught filmmaking workshops in USA, Curaçao, Australia, and the Dominican Republic.
  • Notable courses include Directing, Cinematography, Lighting, Screenwriting, Producing, and Generative Artificial Intelligence.
Workshop Lead. Keynote Speaker. Consultant
  • Presenter
  • Served as Art Director, Production Designer, and Prop Master on hundreds of projects including feature films, regional and national brand campaigns, documentaries, music videos, and corporate projects.
  • Production companies include Avalon films, Bond Films, and Mindfield Productions. Agencies including Doner, McCann, and Campbell-Ewald.
  • Notable projects include Pure Michigan, 8 Mile, Dreamgirls and Jumper.
Art Department
  • Filmmaker
  • Worked as interim Program Director for the development and implementation of the Film & Digital Content Bachelor of Fine Arts curriculum for the first film school created in partnership with a Hollywood studio.
  • Developed and taught BFA courses in cinematography and film production.
  • Organized and led filmmaking workshops for the summer program, plus international programs for students from countries including Japan, China, Nigeria, and Curaçao.
Film Educator
  • Filmmaker
  • Served as Cinematographer, Camera Operator, Digital Imaging Technician, Colorist, and Film Loader on acclaimed projects.
  • Contributed to over 200 episodes of network television, including Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Strang Angel and Grand Crew.
  • Worked on over 50 feature films, documentaries and music videos include Oz the Great and Powerful, Stone and Red Dawn.
Cinematographer
  • Cinematographer
  • Served as Art Director, Production Designer, and Prop Master on hundreds of projects including feature films, regional and national brand campaigns, documentaries, music videos, and corporate projects.
  • Production companies include Avalon films, Bond Films, and Mindfield Productions. Agencies including Doner, McCann, and Campbell-Ewald.
  • Notable projects include Pure Michigan, 8 Mile, Dreamgirls and Jumper.
Art Department
  • Art Director

Work experience

Freelance Production Manager / Producer · Self-employed / FreelanceJan 2010 – Present · 16 yrs 11 mos

Overseeing projects from conception through delivery, including budgeting, bidding, client relations and producing. Writing scripts, directing shoots and managing post.

Cinematographer / Camera Department · Various Projects (Network TV, Feature Films)Jan 2000 – Present · 26 yrs 11 mos

Cinematographer, Camera Operator, Digital Imaging Technician, Colorist, and Film Loader on acclaimed projects; contributed to over 200 episodes of network television including Brooklyn Nine-Nine (133 episodes), Strange Angel, Grand Crew, Benched and Delirium; worked on Oz the Great & Powerful, Stone, Machine Gun Preacher, Conviction, High School and Red Dawn.

Art Director / Production Designer / Prop Master · Various ProjectsJan 1995 – Jan 2005 · 10 yrs 1 mo

Art Director, Production Designer, and Prop Master on hundreds of projects including feature films, regional and national brand campaigns, documentaries, music videos, and corporate projects. Notable works include Pure Michigan, 8 Mile, Dreamgirls, Demoted, Jumper.

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Filmmaking · Maine Media College2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Applied Science in Radio & TV Broadcasting · Siena Heights University2030 – 2026
Professional Certificate in Broadcast Arts · Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts2030 – 2026

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