BPS 450: From Video Games to the Big Screen: The Filmmaking Journey of Nicole Jones-Dion

BPS 450: From Video Games to the Big Screen: The Filmmaking Journey of Nicole Jones-Dion

Nicole Jones-Dion, a screenwriter, director, and producer, shared her unconventional path into filmmaking, beginning in the world of video games and comics before moving into film. Known for her work on projects like Tekken 2, Dracula: The Dark Prince, and the SyFy thriller They Found Hell, she has built a career in genre storytelling that blends sci-fi, horror, and action. Her persistence paid off after writing more than fifteen spec scripts and seizing opportunities to rewrite and adapt existing material, which she says makes up most of Hollywood screenwriting.

Nicole’s approach emphasizes discipline, structure, and character-driven storytelling, ensuring her projects are both creative and marketable. She also found success with crowdfunding, raising nearly $20,000 for her short horror film Debris, which explored the legend of a cursed samurai sword. The campaign’s popularity proved the power of a strong concept and led to festival recognition. With her directorial debut Stasis and other projects in development, Nicole continues to explore stories that challenge audiences while entertaining them. Her journey demonstrates the importance of adaptability, hard work, and never stopping the pursuit of growth as a filmmaker.


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BPS 442: The No-Excuses Filmmaking Philosophy of Len Kabasinski

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BPS 439: From Wrestling Rings to Public Access Mayhem: The Wild Ride of Mad Man Pondo

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BPS 438: Why Your Script Still Isn’t Getting Read; And What to Do About It with Whitney Davis

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BPS 437: No Budget, All Hustle: The Filmmaking Grind of Staci Layne Wilson

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