Michael Nicholson (filmmaker)

Michael Nicholson (born 27 March 1954) is an Australian independent filmmaker, writer, artist, author, and sports enthusiast. He is best known for his works ‘Rubbery Figures’, a political puppets show he created with his brother and shown on ABC TV and then HSV 7, ‘Fast Forward’ in the 1980’s. Nicholson in his diversified career has also authored multiple books like A Tunnel into Uluru and Frend and Flier, to name a few, and had a few art exhibitions
Nicholson has received critical acclaim for his writing/direction work which includes short comedy and political films incorporating various angles like real-time, time-lapse, and animation. Apart from that, he has also been documenting rowing competitions from around the world, following his passion for both rowing and filmmaking, just like his father. Many of his short films and videos revolve around this sport, along with several other themes and unique concepts. 
Additionally, Nicholson has worked in numerous television shows and entertainment projects as a filmmaker and writer.
==Early life and education==
Nicholson was born on 27 March 1974 to Harvey Nicholson, a Solicitor, and Joyce Nicholson, a renowned publisher, author, and feminist. He grew up with three siblings named Peter cartoonist and sculptor, Hilary economist, and Wendy Nicholson police woman. While growing up, Nicholson was heavily inspired by his father who himself was a filmmaker in World War 2, History, Papua New Guinea and Singapore. Michael learned the art of filmmaking from his father and brother.
In 1961 Nicholson enrolled in Scotch College where he pursued his school education. During his time there, Nicholson was the editor of the school magazine titled Satura, and set up the school film society.
==Career==
Nicholson began his career when he was still in high school, after gaining recognition as the editor of Satura, the school magazine. One of his renowned accomplishments includes his 30 minutes, one on one interview with Rt. Hon Prime Minister of Australia, William McMahon. Satura, “A Day in the Life of Scotch”.
In 1969 Nicholson was selected as Coxswain of the Melbourne University Boat Club men's 8 and pair that competed in the All Japan Rowing Championships in August. MUBC Tokyo Trip by Mike Nicholson - issuu Since then, he began documenting rowing competitions, all of which are available on his website.
From 1976 to 1985, he worked as an independent filmmaker, specializing in short comedy and animation films, for national TV shows such as This Day Tonight, Willesee, The Don Lane Show, and various other different current affairs programs, and live shows. His 1985 Political Puppets Series titled Rubbery Figures which he created with his brother, became highly acclaimed and gained mass recognition. It premiered on ABC TV and then on HSV 7, Fast Forward.
Throughout his diversified career, Nicholson has created numerous films assuming the roles of a writer, director, cinematographer and editor. Twelve of his films were screened in the Melbourne International Film Festival. Nicholson worked alongside several prolific actors such as Steve Vizard, Tim Robertson, John Jacobs, Barbara Ciszewska, Ernie Gray, and Ian Scott. 
He has also covered an article about "Rowing Towards Brissy ’32” see Mikenicholson.com click ROWING, click on 2021 to read it to increase awareness about the 2032 Summer Olympics. The article aims to build a larger base and the best possible team to compete at Brisbane 2032.
==Filmography==
S.No.	Title 	Year 	Running time
1 	Cricket Superfast 	1976 	3 Minutes
2 	Yellowcake 	1976 	3 Minutes
3 	The Budget Film 	1977 	3 Minutes
4 	The Girls in the Boat 	1978-84 	10 Minutes
5 	The Amazing Dream They Had About Mining 	1980 	12 Minutes
6 	The Smash vs. The Lob 	1981 	3 Minutes
7 	The Wild Doctor 	1982 	10 Minutes
8 	150 Goals 	1985 	7 Minutes
9 	Rubbery Figures 	1985 – 1991	8 Minutes Weekly Series
10 	A Game of Golf 	1988 	10 Minutes
11 	A Day in the Life of Scotch 	1990 	10 Minutes
12 	The Edge of Forever 	1999 	20 Minutes
13 	Olympiad Abstracto 	2000 	16 Minutes
14 	Hullo Mister; Independence in Timour 	2000 	20 Minutes
15 	8+ Documentary on the Rowing 8 	2008 	80 Minutes
16 	Troy Story 	2011 	8 Minutes
17 	School for Sculling 	2012 	80 Minutes
18 	The German Holiday 	2020 	12 Minutes
19 	Tasmania; Australian Rowing Championships.	2021 	15 Minutes
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==Personal Life==
Nicholson married Fatma Beyen in 2002. She is an Architect with a degree from the Istanbul Technical University. They had one daughter, Melissa on March 17, 2003. 
==In the media==
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==References==
==External links==
* Michael Nicholson Melbourne
Category:1954 births
Category:Australian artists
Category:Australian authors
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Category:Australian filmmakers
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