Bio – Nicole Alexander

 Nicole Alexander defined herself as a Creative Director/Producer with her controversial, multi-media Helpmann-award winning stage production of Dead Man Walking written by Terrence McNally. She recently collaborated again with Terrence on a screen adaptation of Master Class based on his Maria Callas play, and has continued to successfully transition into the scripted arena as an “exciting new talent to watch”.

Nicole is an Australian transplant to America by way of NYU’s film program and has worked as an award-winning director, producer, cinematographer, and editor across the film & television, live event, music, and new media platforms. As a former classically trained opera singer at the Sydney Conservatorium, music and sound design are at the core of all her storytelling – her skills as a musician translating into her signature directing and editing style. 

Alexander spent several formative years as a Director/Creative-Producer at MTV and 1iota, and in 2016 she set up her solo production venture ‘Hashtag, You’re It’, where she creates multi-platform content for networks, production houses, agencies, brands and artists. In addition to assisting with the launch of Instagram’s own video channel, she has directed and produced for YouTube, Comedy Central, NBC-Universal, ABC, Getty Images, iHeart Radio, TLC, Ford, BMW Films, Red Bull, Google, Vevo, to name a few and a multitude of high profiled musicians including DJ Khaled and Katy Perry. Nicole successfully directed 4 x TVCs and the live stream for iHeartRadio and Snapchat’s reveal of the new Ford EcoSport which became one of the most successful and most socially shared product launches of 2016.

She is a recipient of over 60 film festival awards and is currently developing a number of projects including the True Crime Limited Series Dr Boyle about the self titled notorious murderer and Tiger Fish a documentary on the inspiring quadriplegic golfer James Gribble. Nicole will make her scripted television debut in 2020 with the adaptation of Richard Hain’s best selling novel Chameleon.

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Director’s Statement

Telling stories in a truthful manner, while imbuing them with stunning visuals and music is my passion. Early in my career I was an opera singer and music director … and I carry this background into my work. 

I’m always striving to thrill the eyes and ears while evoking important discussion and illuminating fascinating people and causes that matter.

Known for my quirky use of split screens and scene transitions, dolly zooms, and moving shots that take you in a completely unexpected direction— I use these to simultaneously engage and challenge the audience.

I wear many hats and understand the ins and outs of the entire production. I’ve produced and directed award winning music videos, live television, branded content, film and even the multi-million-dollar and award winning stage musical Dead Man Walking for the Sydney Opera.

My motto is ‘don’t be a gonna, be a do-er’ and I’m always eager and excited to embrace the next challenge. I firmly believe in tackling every new project with zeal, joy and a fearless spirit. In a world with so many incredible stories to tell, there will never be a lack of opportunity to explore and create something special. The question is never “Can I?” but rather “When do I start?”

Press

Major Key Alert with Rockstar Director Nicole Alexander – Founders Fame
Winston Surfshirt drop video for ‘Be About You’ Ft Dog – Purple Sneakers
Winston Go Split Screen In Their Video For “Be About You” – Best Before
Nicole Alexander: recalibrating Australian Opera – Arts Hub
Nicole Alexander: Passion and Priorities – Limelight Magazine
Caged Heat – Sydney Morning Herald
The Woman Behind Dead Man Walking – The Sun Herald
Opera Producer: Nicole Alexander – The Sun Herald
Seeking to reinvent Sydney Opera Audience – Opera Opera
Sydney Lease of Life for Dead Man – Sydney Morning Herald
Young Dynamo Activates The Opera – The Telegraph
Opera Idol – Good Weekend
Move Over Bialystock and Bloom – 2MBS FM Magazine
Perfect Execution Of A Spiritual Tale – Sunday Telegraph
Carmen Review – Australian Stage
Rewarding Carmen – Opera Opera
Love on Death Row – Catholic Weekly
Some We Know Others We Don’t – Sydney Morning Herald
Dead Man Warbling – The Financial Review
Now It’s Jones The Opera – Sydney Morning Herald
Dead Man Walking at State Theatre, Sydney – NZ Herald
Tempus Are The Classic Act For The Pope – Catholic Weekly
Three Have Voices for a Billion – Northern Beaches Tribune

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Dead Man Talking

A vintage (!) PAL video about the making of ‘Dead Man Walking’  – Nicole’s multiple award winning original production opera.