John D. Nilles
John D. Nilles
MISSOULA, MT
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Description

John D. Nilles is a 5th generation Montanan, filmmaker, & film educator. He has over 20 years of industry experience working on a variety of projects for NBC, NatGeo, HBO, FOX, & many others. John’s primary focus is being a DP, Drone Pilot, Editor, & Colorist.

John utilizes his strong local connections to provide visiting productions everything they need. He currently resides in Missoula, MT where he owns Shoot Montana, Big Sky Production Services, and Treasure State Studios.


Special Skills & Experience

FEATURE FILMS / DOCUMENTARIES / SHORT FILMS:
Cinematographer, Producer, Drone Pilot, Camera Operator, Director

POST PRODUCTION:
Editor, Colorist, Post Production Supervisor

LIVE STREAMING:
Technical Director, Production Coordinator, Drone Pilot, Camera Operator

REALITY:
Camera Operator, Drone Pilot, Production Coordinator

Credits

  • CAMERA - Camera Operator - Aerial Drone (Certified FAA Part 107*)
  • 2023: Saving For The Day
  • 2023: Slant Streets
  • 2023: Women Are Sacred
  • 2021: HBO Real Sports S27E11 - "Montana Skateparks"
  • 2020: Montana Story
  • 2018: National Geographic Explorer S11E07 - "Human Towers" Grizzly Bear segment
  • 2018: The Drummer Monk
  • CAMERA - Director of Photography - Feature & TV
  • 2023: A Different Deadly Beast
  • 2023: Saving For The Day
  • 2023: Wed The Dark
  • 2020: Trail of Justice
  • 2017: Grid Street
  • 2008: Cowboy Reckoning
  • 2004: LITTLE (feature)
  • CAMERA - Director of Photography - Short Film
  • 2023: Double Nickel
  • 2008: Cowboy Reckoning
  • EDITING - Editor - Video
  • 2023: A Different Deadly Beast
  • 2023: Bitterroot
  • 2023: Saving For The Day
  • 2020: Dawson's Adventures
  • 2008: Cowboy Reckoning
  • POST PRODUCTION - Colorist
  • 2023: A Different Deadly Beast
  • 2023: Saving For The Day
  • 2023: Wed The Dark
  • 2021: Bitterroot
  • 2021: The Drummer Monk
  • 2020: Dawson's Adventures
  • 2018: The Conservationist
  • PRODUCER - Feature & TV
  • 2023: A Different Deadly Beast
  • 2023: Saving For The Day
  • 2023: Wed The Dark
  • 2019: Zombies In Zootown (Series)
  • 2004: LITTLE (feature)
  • PRODUCER - Short Film
  • 2023: Bitterroot
  • 2023: Double Nickel
  • 2022: Captive
  • 2020: Dawson's Adventures
  • 2008: Cowboy Reckoning

Affiliations
  • No Affiliations
  • License: N/A

  • Color Code Key
  • Willing to work statewide