Nicholas Connor is an English filmmaker. Best known for his work on the film ''Cotton Wool''. In 2017 he was awarded the 'Ones to Watch' Award by

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at the

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. Presented by actor

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and producer

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, sponsored by

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. Connor presently lives in

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, England.

Career

Nicholas Connor started his career as a

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and then attended the

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Film Academy at

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in Manchester. In 2016 he directed ''Northern Lights'', which received a mixed critical response. Chris Olson from
UK Film Review
' gave the film 4 stars calling it "a beautiful piece of filmmaking". Jennie Kermode for 'Eye for Film' gave the film 3 stars, 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

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and

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. The film was shot by BAFTA winning cinematographer Alan C. McLaughlin. The film was supported in its research by the British Stroke Association and received a 12A by the

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. The film received a 5 star review from
ScreenCritix
', 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

, England. In December 2017 he featured on

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to talk about his career. He won the UK Inspirational Children and Young Peoples Award for Arts and Culture in 2018.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

Festivals Accolations

Personal life

Connor grew up in his hometown of

. His sister is

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golf professional 'Rachel Connor'.

References

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