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"Demystifying the Devil" is one of the best long-form metal home videos ever made,”
In 1991, Nicholas began his career in the Entertainment industry when he joined the band, Collapsing Lungs, as a keyboardist. In 1994, Collapsing Lungs was signed to an international recording deal with Atlantic Records. The band recorded the album "Colorblind" and shot a video for their single "Crackerjack" which appeared on MTV and The Box. Chris and the band also played a full US tour, opening for such groups as Smashing Pumpkins, House of Pain, and Cypress Hill.
Unfulfilled and feeling confined in the world of Music, Nicholas made the transition in late 1995 to Television and Film, a forum where he would be able to more aptly express his creativity and vision. He was hired as the editor for Network Productions Group based in Boca Raton, FL. His editing credits include the following national television programs: Technology Today (CNBC), Business Technology Week (CNBC), Living Longer (CNBC), Health Matter (CNBC), and TV Megastore (Paxnet).
While at Network Productions Group, Nicholas read Marilyn Manson’s book, "The Long Hard Road Out of Hell.” Thinking it was a great depiction of Manson's life, Nicholas wanted to take it one step further by turning it into a documentary. He enlisted those who had helped Manson in his early days, and with their testimonials, home video, rare concert footage, and never-before-seen photos and memorabilia, Nicholas directed, produced, and edited the award-winning documentary “Marilyn Manson: Demystifying the Devil.”
When released worldwide in 2000, “Demystifying the Devil” debuted on the UK's national home video sales chart at #1, peaked in Billboard Magazine's Top 40 Home Video Sales Chart at #22, and reached #17 in Australia and New Zealand's sales charts. The film earned Nicholas the the Best Directorial Debut award at the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival and was subsequently screened at the Brescia Music and Arts Film Festival in Brescia, Italy. The film received tons of positive reviews from such publications as Rolling Stone, Billboard and Entertainment Weekly. Chris was also a guest on the Howard Stern Radio & Television Show to help promote it.
Following the success of “Demystifying the Devil,” Nicholas has edited a few more documentaries including: “Alien Gods,” which reveals the truth behind various cult groups (aired on the Sci-Fi channel), “Kiss My Grits: The HERstory of Women in Punk Rock” (an independently produced project for Git Yourz Productions) and "Bad Religion: Live at the Palladium".
Nicholas continues to work as a freelance producer/editor while pursuing projects of his own. In 2005, he worked as a producer on A&E Television's first season of “Criss Angel: MINDFREAK,” a magic/reality show best described as David Blaine meets Evil Knievel. He has also produced and edited several DVD extra content featurettes, which have appeared on such major studio DVD releases as “Hotel Rwanda,” “Silence of the Lambs,” and “Spaceballs.” Nicholas created a presentation to pitch Paramount Studios to re-release a 25th Anniversary DVD Edition of the film, "The Warriors." When Chris spoke to Paramount about it, they informed him that they were already in production of one. Click Here to see how Nicholas envisioned it.
Chris has also ventured into a new arena by editing DVD Board Games for such popular shows as: 24, American Chopper and Amazing Race. Contracted by B1 Media/B1 Games, Nicholas edited all the games above along with their Trailer/Commercials to promote them.
Along with directing, producing, and editing, Nicholas has also written three feature-length screenplays, for which he is currently seeking representation. “Event Staff,” a dramatic comedy, takes a look behind the scenes at the world of concert security. “The Free Clinic” is low-budget romantic comedy, which he plans to produce and direct himself.
Nicholas has experience utilizing several editing systems and software on both PC and Mac platforms, including: Adobe Photoshop; Apple’s Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, Live Type, and Soundtrack Pro; AVID's Media Composer, Adrenaline, and Xpress Pro.
Nicholas continues to work as a producer and editor and would like to contribute his vast experience and knowledge to the projects of others. Please review his credits, resume, and the rest of this website. To contact Nicholas, please e-mail him at chris@chrisnicholas.net.