Director - Mike Nicoll
Mike Nicoll grew up playing AAU basketball in West Los Angeles with teammates (and future NBA players) Trevor Ariza and Gabe Pruitt. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2007 – where he discovered a flair for filmmaking to pair with his longstanding love for the game of basketball.
After two years working on projects in Chicago and Shanghai, Mike returned to Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts in 2009. He spent his time at USC focusing on writing & directing – specifically within the field of Sports Documentaries.
Mike spent two years working in the post-production department at Sony Pictures Television where he helped coordinate shows including AMC’s ‘Breaking Bad’ and TNT’s ‘Justified’. While at Sony he also worked as a special assistant on the 2010 motion picture “Moneyball”. Mike has been developing ‘At All Costs’ since the Fall of 2011, and looks forward to premiering the film in the Summer of 2015.
After two years working on projects in Chicago and Shanghai, Mike returned to Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts in 2009. He spent his time at USC focusing on writing & directing – specifically within the field of Sports Documentaries.
Mike spent two years working in the post-production department at Sony Pictures Television where he helped coordinate shows including AMC’s ‘Breaking Bad’ and TNT’s ‘Justified’. While at Sony he also worked as a special assistant on the 2010 motion picture “Moneyball”. Mike has been developing ‘At All Costs’ since the Fall of 2011, and looks forward to premiering the film in the Summer of 2015.
Producer - Ian Ward
Ian graduated from Cornell University in 2008 where he concentrated on theater and film. He received his MFA in film and television production from USC's school of Cinematic Arts where he concentrated in producing. Ian's producing work has premiered at South by Southwest, the Palm Springs International Film Festival, the Cannes "Court Metrage", and other prestigious showcases. For his producing efforts Ian has been named a Coca-Cola "Refreshing Filmmaker", a Subway "Fresh Artist", and received a college television award from the Geena Davis institute on Gender in Media and Television.
Editor - Evan Schrodek
Evan grew up in Santa Barbara, CA and is currently a full time film editor and a graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts. In 2002, Evan moved to Los Angeles to pursue an undergraduate degree in film production at Cal State University Northridge. Recently, Evan has worked primarily in feature films and network television. His editorial department credits include the 2013 feature film "The Call" starring Halle Berry and Season 4 of AMC's The Walking Dead.
Outside the edit suite, Evan is an avid Bay Area sports fan, claiming both the 49ers and Giants as his home teams.
Outside the edit suite, Evan is an avid Bay Area sports fan, claiming both the 49ers and Giants as his home teams.
Executive Producer - Nick Henry
Nick was born and raised in Santa Monica, CA, where he currently resides. After graduating from Washington University in St. Louis with a BSBA degree in Accounting, Finance, and International Business, he spent a few years working for Deloitte Tax, LLP and a smaller boutique accounting firm before founding Forbes Capital Solutions, a business management and financial consulting practice in 2010. In addition to his role as Founder & CEO of FCS, Nick is an active principal in a NYC/LA-based real estate investment and development partnership with his father and brother, and heads up Henry Capital Partners, a niche venture capital/private equity group focused on early stage investments in the hospitality and entertainment industries.
Having grown up playing AAU basketball from an early age, Nick immediately recognized the unique and compelling nature of the At All Costs project, and is thrilled to be a part of the production team.