Biography

Raleigh, North Carolina native Nick Lilly discovered his passion for filmmaking at 11 years old on family vacation down to Universal Studios Orlando. In 2003 Nick received his own Canon camera and began making home movies. Later at 16, his Dad gifted him a custom PC, AVID Liquid editing software and a Sony HD Mini-DV camera. Nick had the tools and became obsessed with filming and editing short narratives. In eleventh grade he wrote, directed and edited a short film that amazed his friends, family, students and teachers. The film titled Avarice impressed the high school's Digital Media instructor so much he advanced him directly to the Digital Media III class. The next semester he took his school, Middle Creek High, in Apex to Skills USA NC state championship to win 2nd place in Digital Media Arts. In 2009 Nick took the behind the scenes tour at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. He began his journey to earn a Bachelor's of Science Degree studying film in February 2012. Nick continues to work on his craft today as a freelance Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Photographer and Editor. He has worked for years a freelance Camera Operator & Editor for WDW Broadcast Productions. Recent credits include Thrillist, Disney, Twitch and ESPN. Nick continues to seek more experience and knowledge as he works toward his film industry goals.
- IMDb mini biography by: Nick Lilly