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Nicholas Shields(II)

  • Director
  • Actor
  • Cinematographer
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Nicholas Shields is a Canadian director and director of photography known for his striking visual storytelling and innovative approach to filmmaking. Based in Windsor, Ontario, Shields is the Creative Director at Suede Productions, a film boutique that has built a reputation for crafting films that blend cinematic artistry with compelling narratives.

His directorial debut, Planting Vines (2011), showcased his ability to capture intimate, character-driven stories with a strong visual aesthetic. Over the years, he has continued to refine his craft, working across various genres, from psychological thrillers to sci-fi horror.

In 2023, Shields directed Depraved Mind, a visually arresting psychological thriller that explored the depths of human consciousness. Both his writing and visuals played a crucial role in the film's eerie and immersive atmosphere, earning critical praise.

A filmmaker with a deep appreciation for Shakespearean themes, Shields has worked extensively on films that reinterpret the Bard's works for modern audiences. His cinematography and directorial vision have played a pivotal role in bringing these adaptations to life, capturing the depth, drama, and timeless resonance of Shakespeare's stories. His ability to translate Shakespeare's language into dynamic visual storytelling has made him a sought-after talent in this space.

With multiple award wins and nominations to his name, Shields is recognized for his ability to merge technical expertise with creative vision. Whether behind the camera as a director or shaping a film's look as a director of photography, his work continues to push boundaries, solidifying his status as a dynamic force in independent cinema.
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 3 nominations total

    Known for

    Depraved Mind (2023)
    Depraved Mind
    6.8
    • Director
    • 2023
    Vampire Zombies... From Space! (2024)
    Vampire Zombies... From Space!
    6.8
    • Dr. Spice
    • 2024
    Planting Vines (2011)
    Planting Vines
    7.9
    • Director
    • 2011
    The Quick and Dirty (2019)
    The Quick and Dirty
    6.0
    • Director
    • 2019

    Credits

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    Director



    • Landmarks & Lunch
      • Director
      • Post-production
      • TV Series



    • Wedding Band (2025)
      Wedding Band
      • Director
      • 2025
    • Cymbeline (2024)
      Cymbeline
      • Director (Directed for Film)
      • 2024
    • Women of the Fur Trade (2024)
      Women of the Fur Trade
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Richard II (2024)
      Richard II
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Casey and Diana (2023)
      Casey and Diana
      • Director
      • 2023
    • Depraved Mind (2023)
      Depraved Mind
      6.8
      • Director
      • 2023
    • The Miser (2023)
      The Miser
      • Director
      • 2023
    • 1939 (2023)
      1939
      • Director (director of photography)
      • 2023
    • Amaka Umeh, Kevin Kruchkywich, and Josue Laboucane in Hamlet (2023)
      Hamlet
      • Director
      • 2023
    • Death and the King's Horseman (2023)
      Death and the King's Horseman
      • Director
      • 2023
    • All's Well That Ends Well (2023)
      All's Well That Ends Well
      • Director
      • 2023
    • Germaine Konji in Finally There's Sun: A Cabaret of Resilience (2022)
      Finally There's Sun: A Cabaret of Resilience
      • Director
      • 2022
    • Beau Dixon in Freedom: Spirit and Legacy of Black Music (2022)
      Freedom: Spirit and Legacy of Black Music
      • Director
      • 2022
    • Shakura Dickson in I Am William (2022)
      I Am William
      • Director
      • 2022
    • Walkerville's Willistead Manor: The Home That Shaped A Community (2022)
      Walkerville's Willistead Manor: The Home That Shaped A Community
      • Director
      • 2022

    Actor



    • Vampire Zombies... From Space! (2024)
      Vampire Zombies... From Space!
      6.8
      • Dr. Spice
      • 2024
    • Tom Ellis, Damon Wayans Jr., Augustus Prew, Joel Courtney, Gina Rodriguez, and Liza Koshy in Prise au jeu (2024)
      Prise au jeu
      5.7
      • Straw Hat
      • 2024
    • C. David Johnson, Eric Peterson, and Sonja Smits in Street Legal (1987)
      Street Legal
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Hugh Champion
      • 1993
    • Beyond Reality (1991)
      Beyond Reality
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Michael
      • 1992
    • Au seuil de la démence (1992)
      Au seuil de la démence
      4.5
      • Mark Burnz (as Nick Shields)
      • 1992
    • The Valour and the Horror (1992)
      The Valour and the Horror
      8.9
      TV Mini Series
      • Jim Moffat (as Nick Shields)
      • 1992
    • Stephanie Zimbalist and Gregory Harrison in Breaking the Silence (1992)
      Breaking the Silence
      6.8
      TV Movie
      • Young Danner
      • 1992
    • Brian Dennehy and Michael Riley in Le meurtrier de l'Illinois (1992)
      Le meurtrier de l'Illinois
      7.3
      TV Mini Series
      • Christopher Gant
      • 1992
    • Lost in the Barrens II: The Curse of the Viking Grave (1992)
      Lost in the Barrens II: The Curse of the Viking Grave
      6.9
      TV Movie
      • Jamie
      • 1992
    • Le désert blanc (1990)
      Le désert blanc
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • Jamie
      • 1990
    • Jerry O'Connell in Superkid (1988)
      Superkid
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Robbie
      • Nick
      • 1988–1990
    • L'été de mes 17 ans (1990)
      L'été de mes 17 ans
      7.3
      • Robert
      • 1990
    • Brigade de nuit (1985)
      Brigade de nuit
      7.4
      TV Series
      • 1988
    • Le bluffeur (1987)
      Le bluffeur
      7.5
      TV Movie
      • 1987

    Cinematographer



    • Never Doubt I Love (2025)
      Never Doubt I Love
      TV Mini Series
      • director of photography
      • 2025
    • Northern Tracks: A Canadian Mixtape (2023)
      Northern Tracks: A Canadian Mixtape
      TV Series
      • director of photography
      • 2023
    • Walkerville's Willistead Manor: The Home That Shaped A Community (2022)
      Walkerville's Willistead Manor: The Home That Shaped A Community
      • Cinematographer
      • 2022
    • Machinery of Magic: Discover the New Tom Patterson Theatre (2021)
      Machinery of Magic: Discover the New Tom Patterson Theatre
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2021
    • Beyond Beautiful: Discover the New Tom Patterson Theatre (2021)
      Beyond Beautiful: Discover the New Tom Patterson Theatre
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2021
    • A Space of Significance: Discover the New Tom Patterson Theatre (2021)
      A Space of Significance: Discover the New Tom Patterson Theatre
      Short
      • Cinematographer
      • 2021
    • Chilina Kennedy in Up Close and Musical (2021)
      Up Close and Musical
      TV Series
      • director of photography
      • 2021

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    • Alternative names
      • Nicholas Sheilds
    • Born
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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      Received a Master's Degree in Communication Studies at the University of Windsor in Ontario.

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