Nicole Leier

Nicole G. Leier is an Afro-Canadian-American, award-winning actor, producer and director, born and raised in Canada and living in New York.

As an independent producer and director, she has produced award winning films, Plays and commercial projects for companies such as Hootsuite and YouTube. As a young actor, she began her career working on the TV series Edgemont Road for CBC. More recently her award winning film, BLACK CHICKS, produced with acclaimed writer, director and Showrunner, NEIL LABUTE gained her a prestigious Leo award nomination for her work as the lead actor in the film. Her film Henry's Glasses (Co-Director & Producer) won Best Canadian Short Film by the NFB, Best Picture at The Oregon Disorient International FIlm Festival and many more.

As an actor, she has worked with some of the best directors in the industry, including ROBERT REDFORD, JAMES CAMERON, JAMES FRANCO and SETH ROGAN. Recently, she wrapped production acting alongside, academy award winning actor, NICOLAS CAGE. These experiences have made her well known for creating authenticity in her projects.

Currently she is developing several projects through her production company, Black Tree Pictures, which she owns with her partner, Cinematographer Brendan Uegama (CW's Riverdale and MGM'S Child's Play)

Nicole is producing and directing new films in LA/NYC in 2019/2020. She has many exciting projects coming up and is a true testament of what hard work can achieve.