NIKVEL - Nikolay Velikanov - Screenwriter

Nikolay Velikanov
Producer / Director

"Looking deep into the mystery of storytelling"

"I worked with Nikolay on the music video for one of my songs Ad Gloriam. The way he proposed the variety of different stories and visuals really attracted me. I was amazed how Nikolay transformed the story into visual image. After seeing the final product I realized that Nikolay is a truly gifted artist. In my opinion Nikolay is a unique director with his own vision. He is someone who stands off from the rest with his passion and dedication to his craft".

- Jonathan Jackson
5 time Emmy award-winning actor, The lead singer and songwriter
of the rock band Jonathan Jackson and Enation.

"I find that Nikolay is an extremely talented filmmaker. His ability to transform true stories into a film is great. He has a unique talent and a unique eye for the future of filmmaking. "

- Ilia Volok
Actor

"My thanks to Nikvel Entertainment for doing such an amazing job in producing our video for Thomas Canny Studio. Nick and the entire crew were both professional and timely in their production. Their preparation for the shoot was superb and the patience with which they walked me through each step was truly appreciated. I highly recommend their services."

- Thomas Canny
Digital media artist

"Nikolay's passion for Native American storytelling and his style of filmmaking both really appalled to me."

- RJ Joseph
Filmmaker

Play Welcome

Nikolay Velikanov is an award-winning director and producer whose passion for cinema has been with him since his early childhood. He has always dreamt of making films and sharing his vision with the world. His film "Through the Indian Eyes" (2011) received the Best Short Documentary Film award at the Hollywood Cinema Film Festival in Los Angeles, as well as the Award of Excellence at the Los Angeles Movie Awards. The film "No Turning Back: The Russian Heat of West Sacramento" (2019) was a semi-finalist at the INTREDOC Documentary Film Festival in Moscow, Russia. The project "Into the Light: The Orthodox Faith" (2023) made it to the Christian Family Film Festival, a festival dedicated to Christian family cinema. The project "Synthetic Identity" (2013) also received nominations at the Blow-Up Chicago International Arthouse Film Festival and earned an Official Selection at the Independent Filmmaker Showcase. Additionally, the movie "Mission Control" (2013) achieved international distribution on INDIEFLIX.

Nikolay graduated from the Russian New University, earning a degree in "Socio-cultural Services and Tourism." This marked his first step toward realizing his cinematic dream. During his studies, Nikolay traveled the world to study different cultures and began filming documentaries. His debut documentary feature "This is America" (2008), explored the intricacies of American culture. His passion for cinema led him to the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, where he earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in Acting and Filmmaking. This educational experience was a pivotal moment in his professional career, enriching his knowledge and skills in the world of cinema. Nikolay also produced films such as "Temptation" (2010) and "Divine Intervention" (2010), directed by Luis Eduardo Valencia, which garnered numerous awards in the independent film festival circuit.

Nikolay Velikanov's style uniquely combines real events with profound character development. He is a creative individual with rich experience, a deep passion for cinema and sports, and a distinctive working style, which he skillfully applies to both documentary and narrative filmmaking. His talent and vision promise to continue inspiring and captivating audiences around the world.

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