Nikolay Velikanov
Producer / Director

"Looking deep into the mystery of storytelling"

Jonathan Jackson testimonial
"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.

Ilia Volk testimonial
"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

Thomas Canny testimonial
"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

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

- RJ Joseph
Filmmaker

About

Nikolay Velikanov is an award winning filmmaker and producer that primarily focuses on fiction and documentary filmmaking. Nikolay graduated from New York Film Academy and received a Masters in Fine Arts in filmmaking.

Sports and fitness also play a large role in Nikolay's life. In his free time, he enjoys working out as well as practicing martial arts. Nikolay applies both a strong mental regiment and peaceful tranquility to his work ethic and personality as a filmmaker.

Having a passion for writing and directing as well as collaborating with other filmmakers around the world, Nikolay has won several awards from film festivals.

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Official Selections

"Into the Light: The Orthodox Faith" from Christian Family Film Festival (Nominee: Inspirational Short)

"Synthetic Identity" from Blow-Up Chicago International Arthouse Film Festival (Nominee: Narrative Short)

"Synthetic Identity" from Independent Filmmaker Showcase

Winner

"No Turning Back: The Russian Heat of West Sacramento" from INTERDOC Documentary Film Festival

Best Short Documentary

"Through the Indian Eyes" from Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood

Awards from Los Angeles Movie Awards Film Festival

Award of Excellence: "Through the Indian Eyes" Honorable Mention: "Temptation"

Diamond Award

Narrative Short: "Campo Santo" from International Independent Film Awards

Films

Born on the Ice

Born on the Ice

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Hot Laps

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Into The Light: the Orthodox Faith

Into The Light: the Orthodox Faith

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New Tomorrow

New Tomorrow

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Salton Sea

Salton Sea

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No Turning Back: The Russian Heat of West Sacramento

No Turning Back:
The Russian Heat of West Sacramento

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Alaska

Alaska: The Last Frontier

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Mission Control: A point of no return

Mission Control:
A point of no return

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Synthetic Identity

Synthetic Identity

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Mission Control

Mission Control

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The Land of the Midnight Sun

The Land of the Midnight Sun

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RunFrom the Past

Run from the past
(Based on Max Payne 3)

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Through the Indian Eyes

Through the Indian Eyes

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The Inner Voice

The Inner Voice

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Temptation

Temptation

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Divine Intervention

Divine Intervention

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This is America

This Is America

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Documentaries

El Mirage Dry Lake Bed
Produced and Directed by Nikolay Velikanov

Under the Fire
Produced and Directed by Nikolay Velikanov

Music Videos

Jonathan Jackson, 5 time Emmy Award-Winning Actor, and the Band Enation "Ad Gloriam"
Produced and Directed by Nikolay Velikanov

Though shall not cry
Music video directed by Shaquille O'Neal

Promo Videos

TKTEL promo.
Writer / Director / Producer / Editor

Pasadena Yamaha Promo.
Cinematographer / Writer / Director / Producer

DroneSurf promo.
Editor

DroneSurf promo.
Editor

Thomas Canny Studio Promo.
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Keith Cooke’s Champions Martial Arts.
Producer / Cinematographer / Editor

Promo for Main Express Jewelry.
Writer/ Director / Producer / Editor

The history of the tall ship Privateer Lynx, and the lives of the young men and women who sail her.
Cinematographer

Sprite commercial.

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Contact

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