Ryan Nicholson
Encyclopedia
Ryan Nicholson is a Canadian makeup artist
and director of independent
horror film
s.
. He is a self-taught artist who ran special-effects shop Flesh & Fantasy for a number of years before he began directing
and producing
his own independent films through his production company Plotdigger Films.
Nicholson is also the head of the make-up and effects faculty at private academy New Image College of Fine Arts
, where he teaches make-up effects and prosthetics..
, The Outer Limits
, Stargate
and Andromeda
for which he was nominated for the Gemini Award
three times for Best Achievement in Make-Up, with a win in 2002.
and Final Destination
films, Elf
, Blade: Trinity
and The Chronicles of Riddick
.
Nicholson has also produced and directed several films under the banner of his production company Plotdigger Films, including Torched Gutterballs
, Live Feed
and others.
Makeup artist
thumb|[[Michelle Camaclang]], an international-certified professional makeup artistthumb|Special effects makeup techniquesA Make-up artist is an artist whose medium is the human body, applying makeup and prosthetics for theatrical, television, film, fashion, magazines and other similar productions...
and director of independent
Independent film
An independent film, or indie film, is a professional film production resulting in a feature film that is produced mostly or completely outside of the major film studio system. In addition to being produced and distributed by independent entertainment companies, independent films are also produced...
horror film
Horror film
Horror films seek to elicit a negative emotional reaction from viewers by playing on the audience's most primal fears. They often feature scenes that startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural, thus frequently overlapping with the fantasy and science fiction genres...
s.
Biography
Ryan Nicholson was born and raised in Victoria, British ColumbiaVictoria, British Columbia
Victoria is the capital city of British Columbia, Canada and is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island off Canada's Pacific coast. The city has a population of about 78,000 within the metropolitan area of Greater Victoria, which has a population of 360,063, the 15th most populous Canadian...
. He is a self-taught artist who ran special-effects shop Flesh & Fantasy for a number of years before he began directing
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
and producing
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
his own independent films through his production company Plotdigger Films.
Nicholson is also the head of the make-up and effects faculty at private academy New Image College of Fine Arts
New Image College of Fine Arts
New Image College of Fine Arts is a PCTIA-accredited private academy for acting, make-up artistry and aesthetics, located in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia. New Image has recently expanded into independent filmmaking under the banner of production company New Image Entertainment.- History...
, where he teaches make-up effects and prosthetics..
Television
Nicholson has worked in the makeup department on many television shows including The X-FilesThe X-Files
The X-Files is an American science fiction television series and a part of The X-Files franchise, created by screenwriter Chris Carter. The program originally aired from to . The show was a hit for the Fox network, and its characters and slogans became popular culture touchstones in the 1990s...
, The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits (1995 TV series)
The Outer Limits is an American television series that originally aired on Showtime,the Sci Fi Channel and in syndication between 1995 and 2002...
, Stargate
Stargate
Stargate is a adventure military science fiction franchise, initially conceived by Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin. The first film in the franchise was simply titled Stargate. It was originally released on October 28, 1994, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Carolco, and became a hit, grossing nearly...
and Andromeda
Andromeda (TV series)
Andromeda is a Canadian-American science fiction television series, based on unused material by the late Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, developed by Robert Hewitt Wolfe, and produced by Roddenberry's widow, Majel Barrett Roddenberry. It starred Kevin Sorbo as High Guard Captain Dylan Hunt...
for which he was nominated for the Gemini Award
Gemini Award
The Gemini Awards are annual television broadcasting industry awards in Canada.First awarded in 1986, the Geminis celebrate the achievements of TV members of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television. Essentially, it presents awards for the best television productions in Canada. Awards are...
three times for Best Achievement in Make-Up, with a win in 2002.
Film
Ryan Nicholson has an extensive film resume, including the original Scary MovieScary Movie
Scary Movie is a 2000 comedy-parody film directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, as part of Warner Bros. Entertainment. It is an American dark comedy which heavily parodies the horror, slasher, and mystery genres...
and Final Destination
Final Destination
Final Destination is a 2000 supernatural slasher film written and directed by James Wong. The film was co-written by Glen Morgan and Jeffrey Reddick, both of them having previously worked with Wong in the TV series The X-Files. The film stars Devon Sawa, Ali Larter, Kerr Smith and Tony Todd...
films, Elf
Elf (film)
Elf is a 2003 comedy film directed by Jon Favreau, written by David Berenbaum and starring Will Ferrell, James Caan, and Zooey Deschanel. It was released in the United States on November 7, 2003 and grossed over $220,400,000 worldwide.-Plot:A baby crawls into Santa Claus' sack while he is...
, Blade: Trinity
Blade: Trinity
Blade: Trinity is a 2004 American superhero vampire action film, written and directed by David S. Goyer, who also wrote the screenplays to the first two Blade films...
and The Chronicles of Riddick
The Chronicles of Riddick
The Chronicles of Riddick is a 2004 American science fiction film which follows the adventures of Richard B. Riddick, as he attempts to elude capture after the events depicted in the 2000 film Pitch Black, and details his meeting with Jack and Imam, his escape from the prison planet Crematoria, and...
.
Nicholson has also produced and directed several films under the banner of his production company Plotdigger Films, including Torched Gutterballs
Gutterballs (film)
Gutterballs is a 2008 Canadian comedy horror/slasher film written and directed by Ryan Nicholson and starring Mihola Terzic and Alastair Gamble.-Plot:...
, Live Feed
Live Feed
Live Feed is a 2006 horror film directed by Ryan Nicholson and starring Kevan Ohtsji, Taayla Markell and Stephen Chang. - Plot :The film revolves around five young adults who are about to find themselves in a fight for their lives, pitted against evil itself...
and others.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 1999 in film The year 1999 in film involved several noteworthy events and has been called "The Year That Changed Movies". Several significant feature films, including Stanley Kubrick's final film Eyes Wide Shut, Pedro Almodóvar's first Oscar-winning film All About My Mother, science fiction The Matrix, Deep... |
eXistenZ EXistenZ eXistenZ is a 1999 body horror/science fiction film by Canadian director David Cronenberg. It stars Jennifer Jason Leigh and Jude Law.... |
Special Effects Technician | |
| 2004 2004 in film The year 2004 in film involved some significant events. Major releases of sequels took place. It included blockbuster films like Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Passion of the Christ, Meet the Fockers, Blade: Trinity, Spider-Man 2, Alien vs. Predator, Kill Bill Vol... |
Torched | Director, Producer | |
| Necrophagia: Nightmare Scenarios | Director | ||
| Vampires vs. Zombies Vampires Vs. Zombies Vampires vs. Zombies is an indie horror movie, loosely based upon J. Sheridan Le Fanu's classic 1872 novel Carmilla. Unlike Le Fanu's story, however, most of the action in the film takes place inside a car.... |
Special Effects | ||
| 2006 2006 in film - Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2006... |
Live Feed Live Feed Live Feed is a 2006 horror film directed by Ryan Nicholson and starring Kevan Ohtsji, Taayla Markell and Stephen Chang. - Plot :The film revolves around five young adults who are about to find themselves in a fight for their lives, pitted against evil itself... |
Director, Producer | |
| Hell Hath No Fury | Director, Writer | Director of anthology segment "Torched" | |
| The Legend of Simon Conjurer The Legend of Simon Conjurer - Plot :In The Legend of Simon Conjurer, a mystical college professor is framed for murder by his arch rival, the Pulitzer Prize-winning pyschiatrist Dr... |
Special Effects Makeup | ||
| 2008 2008 in film This is a list of all major films made in 2008.-Highest-grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2008... |
"Hanger" | Director, Producer, Writer | |
| Gutterballs Gutterballs (film) Gutterballs is a 2008 Canadian comedy horror/slasher film written and directed by Ryan Nicholson and starring Mihola Terzic and Alastair Gamble.-Plot:... |
Director, Producer, Writer | ||
| 2009 2009 in film The year 2009 saw the release of many films. Seven made the top 50 list of highest-grossing films, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that as of this year, their Best Picture category would consist of ten nominees, rather than five .- Highest-grossing films :Please note... |
Live Feed | Director, Writer | |
| 2010 2010 in film The year 2010 saw many new films released worldwide. 2010 saw a dramatic increase and prominence in the use of 3D-technology in filmmaking and film releases after the success of Avatar in the format, with releases such as Alice in Wonderland, Clash of the Titans, Jackass 3D, all animated films and... |
"Star Vehicle" Star Vehicle (film) Star Vehicle is a 2010 horror film directed by Ryan Nicholson and starring Dan Ellis, Sindy Faraguna, Nathan Durec and Nick Windebank.-Plot:... |
Director, Writer | Also known as "Bleading Lady" [sic] |
| Coming Soon | Famine | Director, Co-Writer | |