Ramesh Nicolas (Nic) Iyer grew up in a small, Twin Peaks-like town in Washington State with a British mother, and an Indian father, a confusing combo that was an endless source of comedic gold.
Summers were spent in a Victorian mansion in England with his aunt, a fine artist and head of the Society of Wood Engravers. The kitchen hosted a revolving door of artists, photographers, and designers swapping stories, and Nic absorbed every word.
A chance encounter with director Peter Weir convinced him a dedicated "art life" was actually possible.
As a DGA director, Nic blends European sensibility with American accessibility, balancing observational humor and authentic emotion. His instinct for genuine performances has attracted notable talent, and his commercial work includes a recent Apple iPhone 17 launch spot, Netflix's first LED Volume stage production, and a Super Bowl spot for Pizza Hut that reached 20 million viewers (mostly people who "watch for the commercials"). An AICP Award, seven Addys, ADC Young Guns nominations, and work in MoMA's permanent collection round out the resume
Now he's turning that director's eye toward the page, bringing the same obsession with character, tone, and emotional precision to screenwriting.
His modest goal is making you feel something genuine and wondering whether anyone actually reads to the end of these bios. You just did, so he must be doing something right.
Summers were spent in a Victorian mansion in England with his aunt, a fine artist and head of the Society of Wood Engravers. The kitchen is where a parade of artists, photographers, and designers would share stories and ideas, and Nic would absorb it all.
A chance encounter with Australian director Peter Weir ignited his passion for filmmaking as he realized a dedicated "art life" was possible.
Nic blends European sensibility with American accessibility, balancing observational humor and authentic emotion. His eye for GENUINE PERFORMANCES has attracted celebrity talent.
Commercial highlights include a recent spot for Apple's iPhone 17 launch, Netflix's first LED Volume stage production, and a Super Bowl spot for Pizza Hut that reached 20 million viewers, mostly people who "watch for the commercials." His AICP Award, seven Addys, ADC Young Guns nominations, and work featured at MOMA speak to his talent.
His modest goal is making you feel something genuine and wondering if anyone reads to the end of directors' bios. You just did, so he must be doing something right.