Nick Taussig is a multi-talented individual with a remarkable career spanning across various creative fields. He is a prolific author, having written four novels: Love and Mayhem, Don Don, Gorilla Guerrilla, and The Distinguished Assassin. His literary works have received widespread acclaim, with notable critics and authors praising his unique style and narrative.
In addition to his writing, Nick has also ventured into the world of film and documentary production. He has produced several notable films and documentaries, including the BAFTA-winning Killing Escobar, Stardust, Audrey, McQueen, Churchill, and Lek and the Dogs. His recent productions include Sheffield DocFest-winning, BIFA-longlisted, and BPG-nominated Strike: An Uncivil War, Garbo: Where Did You Go?, Dwarf Story, Charlie Mackesy: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and Me, and Call Me Kate.
Nick has also directed a feature documentary, A Space in Time, in response to the diagnosis of his two sons, Theodor and Oskar, with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The documentary was released theatrically and received a Grierson nomination for Best Single Documentary. He is currently in production on Violent Men, a study of male violence, which he is also directing.
Before pursuing his career in writing and film, Nick studied literature and philosophy at Durham University, where he earned a First-class degree. He later acquired a Master's degree in Russian literature from the UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies.
Nick is also a dedicated philanthropist, co-founding the Mtaala Foundation, an education partnership and sponsorship program to create and support a school for vulnerable children and at-risk youth in Uganda. He is a trustee of Harrison's Fund, the first Duchenne muscular dystrophy mental health charity, and has recently become an ambassador for Just Stop Oil.
Throughout his career, Nick has received numerous accolades and recognition for his work, including praise from notable critics and authors. His dedication to his craft, as well as his commitment to philanthropic causes, make him a highly respected and accomplished individual in his field.
