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Nick Lyon(I)

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NICK LYON  - DIRECTOR / WRITER / PRODUCER

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Director, writer and producer Nick Lyon has written more than 25 screenplays and directed six feature films and more than 90 minutes in award-winning commercials, music videos and shorts. After beginning a fine arts education in his hometown of Portland Ore., Nick traveled to Germany where he studied at the Film Academy Baden-Württemberg in Ludwigsburg. Nick is one of few American directors who speaks fluent German and works in both the German and American film markets.     Nick’s feature films include I Love You, Baby, a theatrical thriller produced by Warner Bros. Germany starring Academy Award winner Maximillian Schell; and indie drama Punk Love, which won awards at five international film festivals, including "Best Feature" in Roma Independent Film Festival and  "The DGA Directors Award."     Nick has also directed several successful TV event movies, which include Grendel for NBC/Universal/ SyFy; Annihilation Earth starring Luke Goss for NBC/Universal/ Syfy; Species: The Awakening for MGM; Bermuda Triangle  Northsea, a $8 million television event movie for RTL Germany, starring Hannes Jaenicke and Bettina Zimmerman; and Zombie Apocalypse, starring Ving Rhames, Taryn Manning and Leslie Ann Brandt.

  For more information, and to check availability, please contact Nick Lyon at: www.nicklyon.com
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Nick Lyon is an American film director who has made a name for himself in the horror and thriller genres. After attending the the Film Akademie Baden Weurtemburg in Ludwigsburg Germany.

Lyon made his directorial debut with I Love You, Baby starring Academie Award Winning Actor Maximillian Schell. He then went on to direct the horror film "Species: The Awakening" in 2007. The film, which was the fourth installment in the "Species" franchise, followed the story of a young woman who becomes a hybrid of human and alien DNA. The film was commercially successful and helped to establish Lyon as a director to watch in the horror genre.

Following the success of "Species: The Awakening", Lyon went on to direct several more horror and thriller films, including "Zombie Apocalypse", which premiered on the Syfy channel in 2011. The film, which starred Ving Rhames and Taryn Manning, followed a group of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. Lyon's work is characterized by its intense, atmospheric style and emphasis on suspense and tension. He is known for his ability to create a sense of dread and unease, using lighting, sound design, and camera angles to build suspense and keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

Lyon's films have been well-received by audiences and critics alike, and he continues to be a respected and influential figure in the world of horror, disaster and thriller filmmaking. His ability to create suspense and build tension has made him a sought-after director in the genre, and his work is sure to continue to captivate audiences for years to come,

In his most recent film "On Fire" which Nick wrote, directed and produced, he tells the story of a family who must escape the flames of a forest fire that threatens their home and lives. The film stars Peter Facinelli, Fiona Dourif, Asher Angel and Lance Henricksen. Lyon created the film to bring awareness to the growing problem of wildfires worldwide.
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  • Awards
    • 4 wins

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Nick and Cast on Zombie Apocalypse Set
Nick Lyon with Cast and Producer of Bermuda Dreieck Nordsee
Nick Lyon and Luke Goss on set in Bulgaria
Nick on Zombie Apocalypse Set
Nick Lyon, Edy Auerela, Helena Mattson on set Species 4
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Nick Lyon - Director, Writer, Producer
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Nick Lyon Director with Lydia Hearst Titanic 666
Nick Lyon directing Titanic 666
On set of ON FIRE - Nick Lyon director with Cast
Nick Lyon directing On Fire - 2022

Known for

Isle of the Dead (2016)
Isle of the Dead
4.4
  • Director
  • 2016
Austin Scott, Kabby Borders, Chris Schellenger, and Katy Reece in They Found Hell (2015)
They Found Hell
4.4
TV Movie
  • Director
  • 2015
Bullet (2014)
Bullet
4.3
  • Director
  • 2014
Hannes Jaenicke, Gudrun Landgrebe, and Bettina Zimmermann in Bermuda Triangle North Sea (2011)
Bermuda Triangle North Sea
5.1
TV Movie
  • Director
  • 2011

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Director

  • On Fire
    • Director (a film by)
    • Post-production
  • Jennifer Freeman and Garrett Watson in Aisle Be Home for Christmas (2022)
    Aisle Be Home for Christmas
    • Director
    • TV Movie
    • 2022
  • Titanic 666 (2022)
    Titanic 666
    • Director
    • 2022
  • Charlie Clapham in English Estate (2022)
    English Estate
    • Director
    • TV Movie
    • 2022
  • The Surprise Visit (2022)
    The Surprise Visit
    • Director
    • 2022
  • The Rebels of PT-218 (2021)
    The Rebels of PT-218
    • Director
    • 2021
  • Elisabeth Harnois and Christian Oliver in Christmas in Vienna (2019)
    Christmas in Vienna
    • Director
    • TV Movie
    • 2019
  • Gabriel Dell Jr., Adrien Lyon, and Foxy The Dog in The Boy, the Dog and the Clown (2019)
    The Boy, the Dog and the Clown
    • Director
    • 2019
  • David Tom, Martin Kove, Chuck Liddell, Randy Couture, Weston Cage, and Jesse Kove in D-Day: Battle of Omaha Beach (2019)
    D-Day: Battle of Omaha Beach
    • Director (as Nick N. Lyon)
    • 2019
  • Kim Shaw in Rent-an-Elf (2018)
    Rent-an-Elf
    • Director
    • TV Movie
    • 2018
  • 2020 (2017)
    2020
    • Director
    • 2017
  • Operation Dunkirk (2017)
    Operation Dunkirk
    • Director
    • Video
    • 2017
  • Gabriel Dell and Adrien Lyon in The Sad Clown (2016)
    The Sad Clown
    • Director
    • Short
    • 2016
  • Earthtastrophe (2016)
    Earthtastrophe
    • Director
    • TV Movie
    • 2016
  • Isle of the Dead (2016)
    Isle of the Dead
    • Director
    • 2016
  • Kimberley Hews in The Other Wife (2016)
    The Other Wife
    • Director
    • TV Movie
    • 2016

Producer

  • On Fire
    • producer
    • Post-production
  • CTRL ALT DEL
    • co-producer
    • In Production
  • The Surprise Visit (2022)
    The Surprise Visit
    • producer
    • 2022
  • Pool Boy Nightmare (2020)
    Pool Boy Nightmare
    • line producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2020
  • Gabriel Dell Jr., Adrien Lyon, and Foxy The Dog in The Boy, the Dog and the Clown (2019)
    The Boy, the Dog and the Clown
    • producer
    • 2019
  • Dynasties (2018)
    Dynasties
    • producer
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2018
  • 6-Headed Shark Attack (2018)
    6-Headed Shark Attack
    • line producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2018
  • Tomb Invader (2018)
    Tomb Invader
    • line producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2018
  • 2020 (2017)
    2020
    • associate producer
    • 2017
  • Gabriel Dell and Adrien Lyon in The Sad Clown (2016)
    The Sad Clown
    • producer
    • Short
    • 2016
  • Earthtastrophe (2016)
    Earthtastrophe
    • associate producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2016
  • Austin Scott, Kabby Borders, Chris Schellenger, and Katy Reece in They Found Hell (2015)
    They Found Hell
    • co-producer
    • TV Movie
    • 2015
  • Wonders of the Monsoon (2014)
    Wonders of the Monsoon
    • producer
    • assistant producer
    • TV Series
    • 2014
  • Bullet (2014)
    Bullet
    • producer
    • 2014
  • North America (2013)
    North America
    • assistant producer
    • TV Mini Series
    • 2013
  • Punk Love (2006)
    Punk Love
    • producer
    • 2006

Writer

  • On Fire
    • Writer
    • Post-production
  • Gabriel Dell Jr., Adrien Lyon, and Foxy The Dog in The Boy, the Dog and the Clown (2019)
    The Boy, the Dog and the Clown
    • Writer
    • 2019
  • Gabriel Dell and Adrien Lyon in The Sad Clown (2016)
    The Sad Clown
    • writer
    • Short
    • 2016
  • Bullet (2014)
    Bullet
    • Writer
    • 2014
  • Luke Perry, Kelly Harrison, and Tomas Spencer in Upstairs (2009)
    Upstairs
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 2009
  • Punk Love (2006)
    Punk Love
    • Writer
    • 2006
  • Hilda Humphrey (2002)
    Hilda Humphrey
    • Writer
    • Short
    • 2002
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NICK LYON DIRECTORS SHOWREEL 2011
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NICK LYON DIRECTORS SHOWREEL 2011
D-DAY (trailer)
Demo Reel 1:10
D-DAY (trailer)
The Surprise Visit (Trailer)
Demo Reel 1:01
The Surprise Visit (Trailer)
The Boy, The Dog and the Clown (teaser)
Demo Reel 0:37
The Boy, The Dog and the Clown (teaser)
Christmas in Vienna (trailer) Christian Oliver, Elisabeth Harnois
Demo Reel 1:31
Christmas in Vienna (trailer) Christian Oliver, Elisabeth Harnois
Rise of the Zombies directed by Nick Lyon
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Rise of the Zombies directed by Nick Lyon
The Rebels of WW2 (trailer) Directed By Nick lyon
Demo Reel 1:31
The Rebels of WW2 (trailer) Directed By Nick lyon
Aisle Of The Dead - Directed by Nick Lyon Starring Joey Lawrence
Demo Reel 1:23
Aisle Of The Dead - Directed by Nick Lyon Starring Joey Lawrence
Bullet (trailer) Director: Nick Lyon Starring: Danny Trejo  and Jonathan Banks
Demo Reel 1:15
Bullet (trailer) Director: Nick Lyon Starring: Danny Trejo and Jonathan Banks
Species:The Awakening trailer
Demo Reel 1:25
Species:The Awakening trailer
D-Day trailer
Demo Reel 1:13
D-Day trailer
They Found Hell Clip
Demo Reel 2:39
They Found Hell Clip

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    • 6′ 4½″ (1.94 m)
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    • April 25
    • Pocatello, Idaho, USA
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