Nicholas Ashe Bateman is a multifaceted creative force, excelling as an artist, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. As the founder of Maere Studios, a prestigious visual effects, design, and animation company, he has spearheaded numerous projects that have garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards.
As a writer and director, Bateman's debut feature film, the microbudget "The Wanting Mare", was released in 2021 to widespread critical acclaim. This impressive achievement is a testament to his talent and dedication to his craft.
In his role as visual effects supervisor at Maere Studios, Bateman has overseen and designed visual effects for over 25 feature films in recent years. His impressive resume includes collaborations with renowned directors and studios, such as A24's "The Green Knight", Disney's "Hocus Pocus 2", "Peter Pan & Wendy", M. Night Shyamalan's "Knock at the Cabin", and Ava Duvernay's "Origin".
Bateman's latest venture is the launch of Maere Studios Animation, a new division of the company. This exciting development is a co-production with Disney Branded Television and Alfonso Cuarón's Esperanto films, and is headed by director David Lowery. The resulting project, "An Almost Christmas Story", is a highly anticipated upcoming release.
In addition to this project, Bateman is also working on several other upcoming films, including A24's "Y2k" and "Mother Mary". With his impressive track record and diverse range of projects, Nicholas Ashe Bateman is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in the world of entertainment.
