Amy Nicholson is a multifaceted creative force, boasting a dual career as a commercial director and documentary filmmaker based in the vibrant cultural hub of New York City.
Prior to transitioning to documentary filmmaking, Nicholson held a prominent role as an advertising creative director, spearheading successful campaigns for renowned brands such as Got Milk? and Nike.
Happy Campers, her third documentary feature, made its premiere at the esteemed DOCNYC festival in 2023, garnering a Special Jury Award in the process.
In addition to her feature-length work, Nicholson has also made a name for herself as a documentary short filmmaker, with her film Pickle earning audience awards at prominent film festivals including Aspen Shorts and Full Frame.
Pickle's accolades did not stop there, as it was also nominated for an IDA Award and Cinema Eye Honors, selected for the New York Times' Op Docs series, and featured on the esteemed Criterion Channel.
Throughout her career, Nicholson has demonstrated her versatility as a filmmaker, producing and directing two previous feature projects.
Zipper: Coney Island's Last Wild Ride, one of these projects, won a special jury prize at DOC NYC and enjoyed a successful run at the IFC Center, being held over twice.
Muskrat Lovely, Nicholson's other feature project, premiered at The Hamptons and went on to be broadcast on the Emmy Award-winning Independent Lens.
In addition to her documentary work, Nicholson has also demonstrated her skills as a narrative filmmaker, writing and directing the narrative short comedy Irony, which was selected as a Vimeo Staff Pick Premiere.
Nicholson's films have been showcased at numerous prominent film festivals worldwide, including Sheffield, Hot Docs, Full Frame, DOK Leipzig, BFI London, Florida, Hot Springs, Camden, Montclair, Traverse City, Rooftop Films, and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
