Nichol Lovett
writer/director/editor
Los Angeles, CA, USA
(646) 232-6660
vimeo.com/nichollovett
My movie is born first in my head, dies on paper; is resuscitated by the living persons and real objects I use, which are killed on film but, placed in a certain order and projected on to a screen, come to life again like flowers in water." - Robert Bresson
Work Experience
The Weinstein Company / Netflix
Writers' Room Assistant
"MARCO POLO: Season 2"
Maintained meticulously organized, referable daily notes within writers’ room for participants both present and joining remotely, conducted extensive research on historical subjects and ensured writers were provided with all pertinent materials, closely tracked development and arcs of characters and composed bios for casting agents
Opened/stocked room prior to writers’ arrival and broke down equipment and supplies following departure, submitted time cards and weekly worklist reports to appropriate production companies and guilds for all writers and producers
Maintained meticulously organized, referable daily notes within writers’ room for participants both present and joining remotely, conducted extensive research on historical subjects and ensured writers were provided with all pertinent materials, closely tracked development and arcs of characters and composed bios for casting agents
Opened/stocked room prior to writers’ arrival and broke down equipment and supplies following departure, submitted time cards and weekly worklist reports to appropriate production companies and guilds for all writers and producers
October 2014
- May 2015
Hollywood, California, United States
The Weinstein Company
Assistant to VP, Production and Development | Assistant to Consulting Producer
Executor of all general assistant duties: answered phones, rolled calls, managed call sheet, handled all scheduling and calendars, analyzed contracts, updated databases, supervised interns, produced correspondence, research/file/fax/copy, booked travel/lodging, guest reception, maintained relationships with industry professionals and talent working at all levels
Produced project presentations, generated talent grids, designed logo/stationary, provided creative notes, explored potential development leads, read all incoming creative material and generated detailed script coverage and reports
Produced project presentations, generated talent grids, designed logo/stationary, provided creative notes, explored potential development leads, read all incoming creative material and generated detailed script coverage and reports
December 2013
- November 2014
Beverly Hills, California, United States
The Savage Little Lords (Feature Screenplay)
Writer
A madcap, pitch black comedy in which two hard-drinking, foul-mouthed angels must return to earth to convince a young screw-up to commit suicide for the good of all mankind.
June 2013
- February 2014
Los Angeles, California, United States
The Weinstein Company
Intern
Answering phones, rolling calls and managing calendar/appointments for a major producer, reading scripts, analyzing contracts, updating databases, reviewing press breaks, producing correspondence, research, file/fax/copy, run errands, reception, transcribing meeting notes, attending premiers and press screenings, viewing trailers and rough cuts, special projects as needed.
June 2013
- December 2013
Beverly Hills, California, United States
Electric City Entertainment
Intern
Office of Lynette Howell & Jamie Patricof, acclaimed producers of THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES, HALF NELSON, BLUE VALENTINE, and upcoming Tim Burton co-production, BIG EYES.
On desk, rolling calls, answering phones, script book coverage, transcribing notes, reviewing and suggesting development material, contacting agents for talent avails, festival coverage, organizing/archiving footage, project research, data entry, errands, travel bookings.
On desk, rolling calls, answering phones, script book coverage, transcribing notes, reviewing and suggesting development material, contacting agents for talent avails, festival coverage, organizing/archiving footage, project research, data entry, errands, travel bookings.
January 2013
- May 2013
West Hollywood, California, United States
Upstairs (short Film)
1st Assistant Director
A dark comedy that revolves around a dysfunctional family saga leading up to a potential homicide.
Created schedules, call sheets, shot lists, shooting schedule and production reports in pre-pro and during production for short film. Determined shooting order, acted as liaison to actors and crew, directed background actors and oversaw the coordination of all production activity.
Created schedules, call sheets, shot lists, shooting schedule and production reports in pre-pro and during production for short film. Determined shooting order, acted as liaison to actors and crew, directed background actors and oversaw the coordination of all production activity.
January 2013
- February 2013
Encino, California, United States
Sam's Story (short Film)
1st Assistant Director
The fourth in a series of films following Sam, a serial killer on a journey of self discovery from the battlefields of Vietnam back home to another kind of battlefield - normal life.
Created shooting schedule and production reports during production for short film. Acted as liaison to actors and crew, directed background actors and oversaw the coordination of all production activity.
Created shooting schedule and production reports during production for short film. Acted as liaison to actors and crew, directed background actors and oversaw the coordination of all production activity.
January 2013
- June 2013
Altadena, California, United States
Sweater Weather (short Film)
1st Assistant Director
A witty little comedy about dating, miscommunication and distraction to calamitous results.
Created shooting schedule and production reports in pre-pro and during production for short film. Acted as liaison to actors and key crew, directed background actors and oversaw the coordination of all production activity.
Created shooting schedule and production reports in pre-pro and during production for short film. Acted as liaison to actors and key crew, directed background actors and oversaw the coordination of all production activity.
December 2012
- December 2012
Pasadena, California, United States
The Savage Little Lords (short Film)
writer/director/editor
Filmed an excerpt from the developing feature film script.
November 2012
- December 2012
Los Angeles, California, United States
Fencer (short Film)
1st assistant director
A short film about a collegiate fencer who has to confront her crippling doubts days before a crucial, career-defining competition.
Created schedules, call sheets, shot lists, shooting schedule and production reports in pre-pro and during production for short film. Determined shooting order, acted as liaison to actors and crew, directed background actors and oversaw the coordination of all production activity.
Created schedules, call sheets, shot lists, shooting schedule and production reports in pre-pro and during production for short film. Determined shooting order, acted as liaison to actors and crew, directed background actors and oversaw the coordination of all production activity.
June 2012
- October 2012
Los Angeles, California, United States
The Ghost Girls (sizzle Reel)
director/editor/cinematographer
A sizzle reel prepared to pitch a reality television show centering around four psychic ghost hunters and a skeptic who search for evidence of the other side.
June 2012
- August 2012
Los Angeles, California, United States
The Lieutenant Of Inishmore (short Film)
director/editor
Created a stylized adaptation of a scene from the award-winning play by Martin McDonaugh in which a sociopathic member of an IRA splinter group returns home to look after his beloved cat and runs in to a volatile girl he once knew.
July 2012
-
Pasadena, California, United States
I Hear The Rain (short Film)
writer/director/editor/cinematographer
A delicate song eerily floats around an old villa. Just who the song is sung to and why comes as a bit of a surprise...
July 2012
- July 2012
Perugia, Italy
Here Kitty Kitty (short Film)
writer/director/editor/cinematographer
A fickle woman and her two lovers resemble the league of stray animals that roam the Italian countryside.
July 2012
- July 2012
Cerveteri, Italy
Toilet Italian Style, AKA: Disgust (short Film)
writer/director/editor/cinematographer
A little film about something an American might be shocked to discover...
July 2012
- July 2012
Cerveteri, Italy
Perfect Wife (music Video)
writer/director/editor
A surreal video set to the music of artist Amigo the Devil's "Perfect Wife", in which a couple orders a replacement child off the internet every time their previous kid dies in freak accident.
July 2012
- July 2012
Culver City, California, United States
Dirty Bomb (short Film)
writer/director/editor
A ridiculous argument over a hypothetical situation sends a couple spiraling down into a case of serious miscommunication.
July 2012
- July 2012
Los Angeles, California, United States
The Terrible Cages Of Dr. Joyboy (short Film)
writer/director/editor/cinematographer
The abandoned zoo of Los Angeles' Griffith Park provides the backdrop for this strange tale of a madman and his family.
June 2012
- June 2012
Los Angeles, California, United States
You Really Got A Hold On Me (short Film)
writer/director/editor
A young woman wages a little war with a voice that doubts her ability to gain the attention of a young man she fancies.
June 2012
- June 2012
Los Angeles, California, United States
The Other Other White Meat (commercial)
writer/director/editor
The streets are rough for a unsuspecting jogger who just might be the other other white meat.
June 2012
- June 2012
Los Angeles, California, United States
The Beast In Me (short Film)
writer/director/editor
A woman gives birth to a unconventional creature in order to gain the attention of her husband.
June 2012
- June 2012
Los Angeles, California, United States
Harvest: Coke Comercial
production designer
A Coca- Cola spec commercial in which a group of savages on sun-parched land try to capture the moisture from a mysterious giant can of refreshing cola.
May 2012
- May 2012
Lompoc, California, United States
Burning Ants (short Film)
1st assistant director
Created production schedule, shot lists and production reports during pre-pro and production of short film. Maintained strict shooting schedule and ensured actors, crew, catering and transportation were arranged for. Organized and directed background action.
February 2012
- April 2012
Los Angeles, California, United States
The Pillowman (short Film)
director/editor
An excerpt of the award-winning play written by Martin McDonaugh about two brothers awaiting execution for the murder of a number of children in a totalitarian future state.
April 2012
- April 2012
Pasadena, California, United States
Alone Son (feature Screenplay/short Film)
writer/director/editor
A filmed excerpt of a feature length script in which a couple dance around the discomfort of a morning after.
The feature-length script is about three creative types of different ages and interests who are stalked and savaged by their lost ambitions and failures come to horrible animated life.
The feature-length script is about three creative types of different ages and interests who are stalked and savaged by their lost ambitions and failures come to horrible animated life.
December 2007
- March 2012
Los Angeles, California, United States
Cardboard Camera (short Film)
script supervisor
Kept detailed reports of all the continuity aspects of dialogue, action, props, wardrobe and set design during film production. Noted camera details including slate/scene number information, lenses, focal distances, filters and camera movements as well as any scene changes or inconsistencies or errors.
January 2012
- January 2012
Los Angeles, California, United States
Citizens Of Kane (short Film)
production assistant
Assisted in all production operations.
January 2012
- January 2012
Pasadena, California, United States
10,000 Or Greed (short Film)
production assistant
Assisted in all production operations.
December 2011
- December 2011
Pasadena, California, United States
Black Velvet (short Film)
production assistant
Assisted in all production operations.
November 2011
- November 2011
Pasadena, California, United States
Nightmare (short Film)
writer/director/editor
What do your dreams have to tell you about yourself that you may not want to hear?
November 2011
- November 2011
Santa Monica, California, United States
Blinded By The Light (short Film)
writer/director/editor/cinematographer
A woman pays a visit to her doctor and must reluctantly discuss her blinding glow.
October 2011
- October 2011
Los Angeles, California, United States
Me And My Shadow (of OCD) (short Film)
writer/director/editor
A young woman is forced to confront an array high-aniety inducing figures when she simply steps out of the house.
September 2011
- September 2011
Los Angeles, California, United States
The Newlyweds (short Film)
writer/director/editor
A couple deals with the intrusion of dreams into their waking life.
April 2011
- April 2011
Huntington Beach, California, United States
Lampwick In The Land Of Play: LA (photo Series)
photographer/creative director
A photo series based on the concept that Lampwick, the naughty boy donkey from Pinocchio, has grown up and now lives in Los Angeles.
April 2011
- April 2011
Los Angeles, California, United States
Mother's Milk (short Film)
writer/director/editor
A young man recalls how a glass of milk once began and then irrevocably altered his life.
March 2011
- March 2011
Huntington Beach, California, United States
Inception 2 (short Film)
writer/director/editor/cinematographer
A young woman considers various personas for the character on her car dashboard to become as she spends hours in LA traffic.
January 2011
- January 2011
Huntington Beach, California, United States
Thoughts Of A Hangman (short Film)
writer/director/editor
A journey inside the mind of a young woman who feels guilty about every terrible thought she has ever had.
July 2007
- September 2007
Benicia, California, United States
Monkey On My Back Films Business Proposal
writer/researcher
Researched and composed a 40-page report detailing anticipated company projects and performance based upon market data and specs.
June 2007
- July 2007
Richmond, California, United States
Sail On Little Girl, Sail On (short Film)
writer/director/editor
A dusty boxful of enraged photos of the forgotten join forces with a team of macabre relics come to life to incite a riot within the confines of a young woman's apartment, prompting her escape into the arms of a fantastical trio of lovers.
June 2006
- August 2006
Clear Lake Keys, California, United States
Video Room
manager/assistant buyer
Managed day-to-day operations and purchasing orders in oldest video store in Manhattan that specialized in rare and out-of-print film stock. Answered phones, dispatched deliverymen, maintained operations system and oversaw client relations. Studied under senior associates with a vast knowledge of movie history and obscure film trivia.
January 2001
- August 2004
New York, New York, United States
Nobody Knows How To Talk To Children (feature Film)
director/assistant editor
A feature length documentary following the then emerging Grammy-award winning band, The White Stripes from behind the scenes to the stage to their private spaces for their 2002 four-night sold out engagement at Bowery Ballroom in NYC.
April 2002
- March 2003
New York, New York, United States
The Late Show With David Letterman
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Assisted in audience operations and behind the scenes security for talent and crew during live taping of legendary television show. Received accreditation from NYC fire department and trained in CPR.
January 2001
- December 2002
New York, New York, United States
Roca Productions
production manager
Ran office operations during the fabrication of a spec report for a television series based on a NYC fashion designer entitled, "Sara James: The Man, The Myth, The Magic". Assisted in research and development of project.
January 2002
- February 2002
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
Scary, Sandbag, Scary! (feature Film)
director, editor, cinematographer
Created behind the scenes documentary about the making of a wholesome feature film on location at a summer camp for Christian kids during which the cast a crew caused mayhem with sex, drinking, drugs and fighting.
May 2001
- December 2001
Ossipee, New Hampshire, United States
Martin & Orloff (feature Film)
hair/makeup assistant
Assisted in on-set hair and makeup applications and touch ups for feature film starring David Cross and Amy Poehler.
June 2001
- June 2001
New York, New York, United States
G-Spots? (short Film)
hair/makeup designer
Headed 15-person dept. fitting large film cast with fantasy makeup, hair and prosthetics for short film starring Sandy Duncan and Keith David.
January 2001
- March 2001
Granby, Connecticut, United States
Rebellion Pictures
office production coordinator/script reader
Assisted in all office operations and read feature films scripts for possible development.
June 1999
- December 2000
New York, New York, United States
Today Will Be Yesterday Tomorrow (short Film)
1st assistant director
Created production schedule, shot lists and production reports during pre-pro and production of short film. Maintained strict time frame to adhere to during filming and troubleshooted with director during production to address issues that arose. Ensured actors, crew and peripheral necessities such as catering and transportation were arranged for. Organized and directed background action.
November 2000
- November 2000
New York, New York, United States
Shooting Gallery
production assistant
Assisted in all set production operations during the shooting of a DLJ Direct commercial.
October 2000
- October 2000
Islip, New York, United States
Hallmark Entertainment
production assistant
Assisted in all set production operations during filming of the feature film "Prince Charming", starring Christina Applegate and Martin Short. Got coffee, rowed boats in background of shots, performed emergency extra duties, held thru traffic in Central Park, acted as public representative for production team.
October 2000
- October 2000
New York, New York, United States
A Good Night's Breast (short Film)
costume/hair/makeup designer
Conceptualized costumes, hair and makeup in pre-pro and production stages of short film fabrication.
August 2000
- September 2000
New York, New York, United States
Speed Freaks (short Film)
production assistant
Assisted in all set production operations.
August 2000
- August 2000
New York, New York, United States
Magic Rock (feature Film)
costume/hair/makeup designer
Conceptualized costumes, hair and makeup in pre-pro and production stages of feature film. Present throughout production for touchups and hair/makeup maintenance. Kept extensive notes in support of costume//hair/makeup continuity.
June 2000
- July 2000
Ossipee, New Hampshire, United States
Mole (feature Film)
script supervisor/camera intern
Maintained extensive on-set notes pertaining to continuity, focal points, editing, lens and other technical specs during production. Ensured cast replicated dialogue as it appeared in the shooting script. Acted as camera assistant during absence of First AC due to illness. Wrangled cables, prepped tapes, cleaned lenses, took extensive notes for camera department log.
May 2000
- May 2000
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Little Hearts (short Film)
script supervisor
Maintained extensive on-set notes pertaining to continuity, focal points, editing, lens and other technical specs during production. Ensured cast replicated dialogue as it appeared in the shooting script.
April 2000
- April 2000
Trenton, New Jersey, United States
I Never Metamorphosis I DIdn't Like (short Film)
script supervisor
Maintained extensive on-set notes pertaining to continuity, focal points, editing, lens and other technical specs during production. Ensured cast replicated dialogue as it appeared in the shooting script.
April 2000
- April 2000
New York, New York, United States
Independent Feature Project, East
office intern/festival representative
Assisted in all office operations including database entry and maintenance, mailings, phone solicitation and member interaction. Represented organization during several film community events in support of indie film promotion and education.
March 1998
- October 1999
New York, New York, United States
Hot Ice (feature Film)
best boy grip/electric/production assistant
Assisted in all set production operations and exclusively trained with Gaffer in support of grip/electric department duties.
June 1999
- June 1999
New York, New York, United States
The Trial (feature Film)
production assistant
Assisted in all set production operations.
December 1998
- December 1998
New York, New York, United States
MuscleSport
2nd unit camera operator
Ran second camera for televised competitive body building event.
May 1998
- May 1998
New York, New York, United States
No Joe (commercial)
production assistant
Assisted in all set production operations.
October 1997
- October 1997
New York, New York, United States
Education
Art Center College Of Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Film/Directing
GPA: 3.9 | Provost's List
Teaching Assistant to two instructors, including esteemed Director/Cinematographer Richard Pearce
Film Dept. Chair: Ross LaManna
Teaching Assistant to two instructors, including esteemed Director/Cinematographer Richard Pearce
Film Dept. Chair: Ross LaManna
January 2011
- December 2013
Pasadena, California, United States
Languages
French (Beginner),
Skills
Adobe After Effects,
Adobe Photoshop,
DVD Studio Pro,
Soundtrack Pro,
Adobe Lightroom,
Apple Logic Pro,
Avid,
Final Cut,
Final Draft,
Heavy Lifting,
IDVD,
Iweb,
Live Type,
Logic,
Mac OS Applications,
Microsoft Office,
Movie Magic,
ProTools,