Nik Beachman is a Producer and Executive Producer of acclaimed and award winning short films, feature films, commercials and VFX film content. Nik has a diverse background in the NZ Film industry. Nik ran a NZ Film Commission short film group that developed and funded a hat trick of three Cannes Film Festival selected short films and three consecutive NZ Film Best short film Awards in addition to multiple international film festival selections and awards. He has Executive Produced and co-produced two acclaimed NZ feature films, ‘Mahana’ and ‘Vermilion’
Nik took his skills of talent development into commercials. Nik co-founded Thick as Thieves with director Alex Sutherland. Nik has been successful in developing and fostering the vibrant careers of many celebrated NZ directors; David Rittey, Sima Urale, Leo Woodhead, Zoe McIntosh, Michele Saville, and THUNDERLIPS. Nik is the only NZ Producer to be nominated for the Producer Award at the Cannes Lions Young Director Awards.
Nik has recently served as the Executive Producer at Fathom VFX, a new visual effects company based in Auckland, and a Producer at lauded sister studio Assembly. Working on international and local projects Nik’s clients include Apple, HBO, Autodesk, Spark, ASB, Toyota and many others.
Nik’s recent work has been awarded locally with Gold at the 2024 Axis Awards, and internationally with a Yellow Pencil at D&AD 2025. Other award recognition from the Effies in NZ, Award Australia, DGA Australia, ADC & One Club in the US, The Cannes Lions, D&AD Awards in London, and others. Nik has served as a Jury Member for the Cannes YDA and Shots awards. Nik is a past Chairman of the producers group NZAPG / APA and is a current board member of the NZ VFX Guild.
Phone: +64 021 280 1981
