Nicole Layson

Nicole Layson

A West Virginia native, Nicole Layson, received her degree in Theatre from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she acted in and directed countless plays. She continued her acting career in Los Angeles and became a member of SAG/AFTRA after playing supporting roles in Independent Feature Films. While on set as an actor, Nicole fell in love with what happens behind the camera. Which lead her to pursue a Film Degree from the Los Angeles Film School. After graduating, she wrote, produced, and directed her own award-winning short films and began working in production. Within two years of finishing her degree in 2014, she has production managed, and line produced multiple television series and feature films, including Hitting the Breaks, Reborn, and American Fighter. She has also produced numerous music videos, commercials, and shorts, many of which she developed.

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