Nicholas Carella is a multi-talented individual who has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. He is a creator, actor, writer, and producer who has a relentless passion for pursuing exciting projects.
After graduating, Nicholas co-founded Ante-M Theatre with Michelle Ouellet and produced independent theatre productions in Toronto for nearly a decade. One of the notable productions was the Canadian Premiere of Michael John LaChiusa's musical "Hello Again".
In 2009, Nicholas was nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award for Best Screenplay for his feature film-writing debut, "Hooked on Speedman", which was distributed by Entertainment One and enjoyed a decade-long broadcast license in North America.
In 2011, Nicholas co-founded Sociable Films with Michelle Ouellet and Ali Liebert, and produced Sociable Films' flagship feature film, "Afterparty", which was distributed by Mongrel Media.
Nicholas has also made his mark in the digital media space, serving as the head-writer and showrunner of the Canadian Screen Award-nominated and Leo Award-winning web-series "The True Heroines". He is also the co-creator of the IPF and Telus-funded, Leo Award-nominated digital series "Paranormal Solutions Inc." (PSI),which marked his directorial debut.
As an instructor, Nicholas helped develop the curriculum for School Creative's Diploma in Screenwriting Program in Vancouver, B.C. and taught writing for the web, screenplay structure, and story & creativity for three years before returning to Toronto in 2018.
Nicholas has also appeared in over sixty television shows and movies, garnering several award nominations, including Best Actor at the Canadian Comedy Awards for "Hooked on Speedman" and Best Supporting Actor at the Leo Awards for "Afterparty". He has also had recurring roles on shows like "Bates Motel", "Harper's Island", "Shut Eye", and "Mistresses", as well as feature films "Citizen Duane", "Prodigals", and "Buffaloed".
Nicholas' latest project is a feature-length comedy "Us in 9 Months", which he is set to star in. It is being produced by Mary Young Leckie and directed by Michelle Ouellet, and is scheduled to start pre-production once the world returns to normal.
In his personal life, Nicholas recently moved back to Toronto, ON with his wife and their dog Kricket, after many years in Vancouver.
