Nic Collins is a writer and director known for the SXSW Official Selection Beached and the Adult Swim series Thoron the Conqueror. With a background in directing music videos in Chicago's hip-hop and punk scenes, he specializes in character-driven stories that blend dramedy, grounded realism, and noir aesthetics, using sound design and music to create immersive experiences. His work has been featured at festivals such as SXSW and DTLA, programs like the Sundance New Voices Lab, and platforms including Adult Swim, MTV, and DUST. Currently, Nic is producing Six Feet Under, The Undertaker's podcast, and writing/directing the second season of Thoron the Conqueror for Adult Swim. He enjoys pro wrestling, '80s comic books, and salmon rolls.