Nicholas is passionate about bringing inspiring stories to life. His work spans shows, musicals, film scores and art installations at theatres, galleries, and schools (incl. Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, and film & theatre festivals in Canada, Europe and America. He’s delighted to return to the Festival, and to bring back Segal the Seagull, who he created for this great event. As an educator he has worked and consulted in Canada, England, China and Brazil, collaborating with institutions like the Canadian Film Centre and the Royal Conservatory of Music, and the International Association of Drama & Dance Educators. You can sign up with him online, or join a course in-person at Nobel Academy in West Vancouver, Canada. His 20 year relationship with Chimera Dance Theatre has been exciting, and he’s delighted to share our nomination for a 2024 Dora Award. See: www.facebook.com/TheChimeraProject/ Nicholas’ work has been featured on CBC (Radio & TV), BRAVO!, WTN and Radio networks in Ontario, British Columbia, and England. His compositions have received many awards and recognition at festivals such as Worldwide Short Films Festival, major festivals in the US and Europe; and here at home in Canada at the Vancouver and Toronto International Film Festivals.