Amy Nicholson

Amy Nicholson

(She/Her)
Director
Myrtle & Olive

Full Bio
Amy Nicholson is a New York-based filmmaker and commercial director whose projects often explore the essence of Americana with a humorous eye and a warm respect for her subjects. Nicholson’s most recent documentary, a short titled Pickle, won multiple audience awards, was selected for The New York Times’ Op Docs, and was featured on the Criterion Collection alongside Errol Morris’ Gates of Heaven. Pickle was also nominated for an IDA Award and Cinema Eye Honors. Nicholson has produced and directed several features. Zipper: Coney Island’s Last Wild Ride won the Special Jury Prize at DOCNYC and was held over twice at the IFC Center. Muskrat Lovely premiered at the Hamptons International Film Festival and was broadcast on Independent Lens. Nicholson’s films have screened at Hot Docs, Sheffield, Full Frame, DOK Leipzig, BFI London, Camden, Traverse City, Rooftop Films, and the MoMA. They have been reviewed by Variety, Indiewire, The Hollywood Reporter, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.

Professional Credits
Happy Campers
Producer/Director/Cinematographer
2023

PICKLE
Producer/Director
2015

ZIPPER: Coney Island's Last Wild Ride
Producer/Director
2012

MUSKRAT LOVELY
Producer/Director
2005



BEAUTY SCHOOL

Producer/Director/Cinematographer

2002
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