Nicole Atalla is a young and emerging cinematographer and camera operator based in London and Amman. After graduating from Met Film School London, Nicole has served as Director of Photography on a range of narrative projects and was nominated for Best Cinematography at the Tietê International Film Awards for the electrifying short Lady Clytemnestra. She previously worked extensively as a camera assistant, building strong technical foundations and practical on-set experience.

Her debut feature, All That Glitters, directed by Peter Lavery and starring Paul Ready and Elliot Grihault, is now complete and preparing for its upcoming festival run.

Nicole recently shot two short films as part of the AFAC x Netflix Women in Film – Bring Your Story to Life initiative. Both films are currently on the international festival circuit, including screenings in the “New Vision” section at the Red Sea International Film Festival.

Nicole will begin her MFA in Cinematography at the National Film and Television School (NFTS) in January 2026, continuing to refine her craft and expand her creative voice.