Biography
It started when she enrolled in Tennessee State University as a sophomore. During her last semester, after much persistence, Nicolle landed her first internship at D&C Multimedia. After receiving her BA in Mass Communications, Nicolle became a full time Production/Office Assistant at D&C. After three years, she worked her way up to Video Production Manger.
In her capacity as Video Production Manager, Nicolle did a lot of video editing and producing. She also flourished in technical directing live events and was responsible for managing all LIVE PRODUCTIONS including concerts, ministry productions, and any video projects the company produced.
Under a new umbrella, Nicolle worked at Exodus Productions Inc. As Editor and Associate Producer for 5 years. Her responsibilities included hand-held camera and jib operation, training and coordinating freelancers for live productions, video editing/producing and writing scripts, treatments and concepts for Bishop Joseph W Walker, III of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, in Nashville, TN.
Branching off into the film world, Nicolle had the opportunity to venture to Key West, Florida to shoot a documentary called "The Journey". She was also a top finalist in the Short Script Competition for her first short on HIV/AIDS. Nicolle later shot, produced, directed and edited that script, in just 6 days. The success of the SHORT, had people buzzing, pushing Nicolle to release the feature for the film, soon. "My ultimate goal is to bring my screenplays to life. As I produce more and more projects my creativity will expand thus leading me closer to opportunities that will enable me to fulfill my dream of becoming a well known, successful film producer, writer and director." Nicolle has been fortunate enough to study film making with Johnny Simmons, ASC one of the top African American Directors of Photography in the country. Mr. Simmons is also a member of the prestigious American Society of Cinematography. "Due to the training and knowledge I gained from Johnny, I've worked on other short film projects." Most recently, Nicolle has produced her 1st feature length film that made to store shelves entitled, The 70% Club. The film screened to a SOLD-OUT crowd of 400 PLUS persons before being picked up by Maverick Entertainment. Nicolle served as Editor of the film.
Interested in the acting arena, Ms. Whalen made an outstanding first impression in (2) sold out shows of the stage play, FOR COLOR GIRLS WHO CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE RAINBOW WAS ENUF, Directed by Stella Reed. She hit the stage again 2 months later as, PRINCIPAL KENNEDY in "No Child", Directed by Shawn Whitsell.
Nicolle relocated to Los Angeles interning with several mainstream companies that has enhanced her skills as a CEO, Writer, Director and Producer for her own company, NHizWill Productions. The place where creative music videos, positive films and original stories for television come to life. Nicolle has Produced and/or Assistant Directed over 22 projects that range from Web-series, Pilots, Entertainment Talk Shows, Music Videos & short/feature length films with only 4 years of LA sunshine under her belt.
"Everyone is looking for their big BREAK. Well, I stopped looking years ago and DECIDED that, project by project, penny by penny....I will make MYSELF proud; and the world will catch on!" Nicolle M Whalen
CURRENT PROJECTS: MORGAN SERIES THE NEW GIRL short film NON VERBALS short film CAN YOU SPARE SOME CHANGE feature film THE SECRET CLOSET feature film LIFE BEYOND THE CHAIR feature film BLACK BOOTS SERIES BETRAYAL short film THE SMITH BOYS short film GOOD LUCK SERIES SPOTLIGHT SERIES HOUSE OF HOPE SERIES MILES + CAL SERIES JUST A DREAM short film ATTENTION WHORES fashion film THE SECRET CLOSET series (coming soon) ANNOYED series (coming soon) PARADISO feature film (coming soon)
