Nicole Smolen
- Actress
- Producer
- Writer
After starring in 8 Days, a non-profit film about human trafficking, Nicole traveled to eight cities across America to raise awareness. She ventured to Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town in South Africa. In addition to speaking at benefits, she championed local anti-trafficking organizations and was later interviewed on Steve Harvey. She has also appeared on shows across ABC, CBS, Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon, most notably Criminal Minds and Brothers & Sisters.
In Summer 2017, she received a certificate in Contemporary Drama from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England. Along with classical methods, she has also studied those pioneered by George Morrison, Jack Waltzer, and Ivana Chubbuck.
Nicole was an actor first, so this informs her process at Verve Casting. Since 2018, she has found the right performers for commercials, print jobs, music videos, and a wide range of theatrical projects. Most recently, she cast 150+ performers in the 8-episode revival of the cult classic, Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction, hosted by Jonathan Frakes. She also associate-produced season 5 and wrote an original story in the premiere.
Nicole has a passion for telling stories that raise important questions and challenge viewers to look beneath the surface. In addition to top-tier commercials and music videos, she has produced several award-winning films, many of which have debuted at acclaimed festivals ranging from Palm Springs International Film Festival and Tribeca Film Festival to the Cannes Short Film Corner. Besides being certified in AVID Media Composer, she specializes in Movie Magic Budgeting/Scheduling, Final Cut Pro, Google Drive, and the Adobe Suite.
In 2023, Nicole founded the full-service creative studio Smolder® to help artists and makers bring their unique visions to life.
In Summer 2017, she received a certificate in Contemporary Drama from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England. Along with classical methods, she has also studied those pioneered by George Morrison, Jack Waltzer, and Ivana Chubbuck.
Nicole was an actor first, so this informs her process at Verve Casting. Since 2018, she has found the right performers for commercials, print jobs, music videos, and a wide range of theatrical projects. Most recently, she cast 150+ performers in the 8-episode revival of the cult classic, Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction, hosted by Jonathan Frakes. She also associate-produced season 5 and wrote an original story in the premiere.
Nicole has a passion for telling stories that raise important questions and challenge viewers to look beneath the surface. In addition to top-tier commercials and music videos, she has produced several award-winning films, many of which have debuted at acclaimed festivals ranging from Palm Springs International Film Festival and Tribeca Film Festival to the Cannes Short Film Corner. Besides being certified in AVID Media Composer, she specializes in Movie Magic Budgeting/Scheduling, Final Cut Pro, Google Drive, and the Adobe Suite.
In 2023, Nicole founded the full-service creative studio Smolder® to help artists and makers bring their unique visions to life.
