Nick Lyon is an award-winning American / German filmmaker who has made a name for himself in the horror, action, war, and thriller genres.

 

Lyon is an accomplished director, writer, and producer with the ability to create big worlds on a budget. Lyon's work is characterized by its intense, atmospheric style and an emphasis on suspense and tension.

 

Stylistically, Lyon combines strong performance together with action, visual effects, lighting, sound design, and camera angles his films keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Lyon’s filmmaking motto is “ It doesn’t cost a lot to set up great camera angles, and for actors to deliver great performances”, which is at the heart of all of his movies. A craftsman with the ability to transcend across genres, Lyon’s films have been commercially well-received, and he continues to be a respected and influential figure in the world of gritty drama, science fiction, horror, disaster, and thriller filmmaking.

 

In his most recent theatrically released film “On Fire” which Lyon co-wrote, directed, and produced, he tells the story of a family who must escape the flames of a forest fire that threatens their home and lives. The film stars Peter Facinelli, Fiona Dourif, Asher Angel, and Lance Henriksen. Lyon created the film to bring awareness to the growing problem of wildfires worldwide. 

 

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