Benjamin Nicolas is an actor’s director who crafts beautiful, emotionally driven work anchored by palpable performances.

Paris-born and Montreal-based, Benjamin trained as an actor before stepping behind the camera, using that foundation to draw exceptional performances from his cast. If you haven’t seen his piece Long Live Little Brats for Montreal Children’s Hospital, we recommend starting there. The film — simultaneously vibrant, rambunctious, heart-wrenching, and uplifting — earned him Bronze for Director of the Year at the 2021 shots Awards. His work is accessible yet artful, designed yet authentic, delivering resonant emotional impact every time.