I’m Nikolai Huston, a filmmaker and photographer based in Gloucestershire, specialising in action sports and visually-led storytelling. I love capturing the way people interact with their environment—whether that’s riding, surfing, or stepping into a fast-paced production moment—then turning it into clean, engaging edits. I’ve worked across direction, filming, sound design, and editing with collaborators and brands like Monster Energy and Muc-Off, and I also create product and lifestyle photography for professional talent and shoots. On top of my documentary and action sport work, I’ve built content for social platforms, hosted and promoted events, and even started my own action-sports video marketing venture focused on sustainable clothing. My portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Nikolai Huston

I’m Nikolai Huston, a filmmaker and photographer based in Gloucestershire, specialising in action sports and visually-led storytelling. I love capturing the way people interact with their environment—whether that’s riding, surfing, or stepping into a fast-paced production moment—then turning it into clean, engaging edits. I’ve worked across direction, filming, sound design, and editing with collaborators and brands like Monster Energy and Muc-Off, and I also create product and lifestyle photography for professional talent and shoots. On top of my documentary and action sport work, I’ve built content for social platforms, hosted and promoted events, and even started my own action-sports video marketing venture focused on sustainable clothing. My portfolio: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_

Available to hire

I’m Nikolai Huston, a filmmaker and photographer based in Gloucestershire, specialising in action sports and visually-led storytelling. I love capturing the way people interact with their environment—whether that’s riding, surfing, or stepping into a fast-paced production moment—then turning it into clean, engaging edits.

I’ve worked across direction, filming, sound design, and editing with collaborators and brands like Monster Energy and Muc-Off, and I also create product and lifestyle photography for professional talent and shoots. On top of my documentary and action sport work, I’ve built content for social platforms, hosted and promoted events, and even started my own action-sports video marketing venture focused on sustainable clothing.

My portfolio:
Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup

See more

Language

Work Experience

Product Photographer at Muc-Off
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Worked with professional Moto GP rider Scott Redding to direct and photograph Muc-Off bike cleaning products. Filmed and photographed in the fast-paced environment of a dirt bike track, spotting and capturing riders at speed while achieving clean product-focused visuals.
Student Marketing Ambassador at Monster Energy
September 1, 2025 - June 1, 2026
Created multiple short reels promoting Monster Energy flavours through DJ event highlights and action sports edits. Planned, set up, promoted, and hosted multiple Aberystwyth DJ society events in the students union with 400+ attendees each. Supported additional photography work for Monster’s collaboration with Homebass UK, and distributed 500+ cans per month to societies including DJ, snowsports, mountain biking, surf and kayak—collaborating on social content and running competitions to win crates.
Filmmaker & Photographer at Red Kite Pictures
December 1, 2024 - June 1, 2026
Collaborated with a team across multiple film projects, switching between directing, producing, filming, sound design, and editing. Worked on 'Seraph’s Sorrow', nominated for best directed film by Folkestone Film Festival 2025. Proudest project: mountain bike documentary 'Moment.' Recently directed surf documentary 'Noise', exploring the daily head-noise people face and ways to escape it.
Fashion Photographer at KAS Originals
February 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Captured and edited 1000+ photos across multiple shoots for different products. Scouted locations and worked with natural light to direct models and produce editorial-style images that showcase clothing.
Social Media Manager & Presenter at THE JOEY CREW LTD
July 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Co-founded and marketed a sustainable clothing brand through short action sport videos. Produced content for YouTube and social platforms and generated 150,000+ views on YouTube within two years, helping drive audience growth and brand visibility.

Education

BA Film-making (1st Class Honours) at Aberystwyth University
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2026
Photography, Design & Geography at Rendcomb College
September 1, 2018 - July 1, 2023
BA (Film-making) at Aberystwyth University
September 1, 2023 - May 31, 2026
Photography, Design & Geography at Rendcomb College
September 1, 2018 - July 31, 2023
BA (1st Class Honours) Film-making at Aberystwyth University
September 1, 2023 - May 31, 2026
Education (Photography, Design & Geography) at Rendcomb College
September 1, 2018 - July 31, 2023

Qualifications

BAFTA Albert certified (sustainable film production)
January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2026
BAFTA Albert (Certified)
January 1, 2020 - September 1, 2026
BAFTA Albert (Sustainable Film Production certification)
January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education