Nicholas Connor

Nicholas Connor started his career as a script supervisor[1] and then attended the BFI Film Academy at HOME in Manchester.[5]

In 2016 he directed Northern Lights,[6] which received a mixed critical response. Chris Olson from UK Film Review gave the film 4 stars calling it "a beautiful piece of filmmaking".[7] Jennie Kermode for 'Eye for Film' gave the film 3 stars,[8] stating "Northern Lights may sometimes by lacking in energy but it doesn't outstay its welcome and overall it's an impressive debut."

In 2017, aged 17, he directed Cotton Wool with a cast including Leanne Best[9] and Crissy Rock. The film was shot by BAFTA winning cinematographer Alan C. McLaughlin.[10][11] The film was supported in its research by the British Stroke Association and received a 12A by the British Board of Film Classification.[12] The film received a 5 star review from ScreenCritix,[13] which stated "he is really coming into his own and certainly cementing his status as one of the UK’s hottest prospects." The film's red carpet premiere took place in Oldham, England.[14]

In December 2017 he featured on BBC News to talk about his career.[15][16][17] He won the UK Inspirational Children and Young Peoples Award for Arts and Culture in 2018.

Connor grew up in his hometown of Oldham.[41] His sister is LPGA golf professional 'Rachel Connor'.[42]