Directing

Nikolas Harris

Nikolas Harris is a British writer and director based in London. He began making films as a teenager and, at nineteen, wrote and directed his debut feature, Then I Was Lost, which won Best Director and screened at festivals across the UK. His short films include the period thriller Once Upon a Time in England, which earned him Best Student Director, and the Second World War drama The Deserter, which screened internationally, including in San Francisco. In 2026 he wrote, produced and directed English Beasts, a period thriller set during the 1862 Cariboo gold rush and shot on location in Snowdonia. The film screened at UK festivals and received multiple nominations, including Best UK Short, Best Director and Best Lead. Harris's films are noted for their striking visuals and strong performances, and his work has received nominations and awards in both areas.