Directing

Nils Megret-Leander

Born December 9, 2007 · North London, England, UK (age 18)

Since the young age of five, Nils has been hard at work writing, directing, filming and editing short films. He is now 17 and has made over 200 films, feeling completely ready to make his mark on the film industry. He is most known for his work on the award-winning "MIMIC" (2025) - which he wrote, directed, edited, composed and shot himself - as well as the award-winning "G.L.A.D.I.S." (2025) for …

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Setting Sail

Setting Sail · 2026

MovieFantasyDrama

This short film was made by 16 young filmmakers as part of EE’s Set The Stage programme, in partnership with BAFTA. “Setting Sail” explores the themes of "Growing Up in Britain Today". Following Hannah, and her younger self, Peanut, on a nostalgic treasure hunt.

PLUGGED-IN

PLUGGED-IN · 2026

MovieScience FictionThriller

In a dystopian society where people are fully emotionally dependent on music, Paul, having broken his listening devices, tries to find his own sound.

MIMIC

MovieComedyThriller

Paul, a teenager incapable of having an original thought, goes on a journey to discover his originality to prepare for his first date.

G.L.A.D.I.S

G.L.A.D.I.S · 2025

MovieRomanceComedy

Four unruly volcanology students arrive at Europe's most active volcano, Mount Etna, to test G.L.A.D.I.S - their eruption prediction device. But as their priorities shift and romances simmer, all readings point to catastrophe: guaranteed.

COERCION

COERCION · 2025

Due to his family struggling financially and his mother’s recent cancer, Sebastian feels a weight of responsibility to contribute financially to his family's current situation so he enquires support from his best friend Gabriel who is part of a drug gang where he suggests Seb takes a loan of money from the gang to help support his family. In spite of that, Seb learns that the gang is untrustworthy and even Gabriel is a threat.

Fool's Gold

MovieDramaThriller

After a failed robbery, three friends face the consequences of their actions.

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Setting Sail

Setting Sail · 2026

MovieFantasyDrama

This short film was made by 16 young filmmakers as part of EE’s Set The Stage programme, in partnership with BAFTA. “Setting Sail” explores the themes of "Growing Up in Britain Today". Following Hannah, and her younger self, Peanut, on a nostalgic treasure hunt.

Cinematography

PLUGGED-IN

PLUGGED-IN · 2026

MovieScience FictionThriller

In a dystopian society where people are fully emotionally dependent on music, Paul, having broken his listening devices, tries to find his own sound.

Director

MIMIC

MovieComedyThriller

Paul, a teenager incapable of having an original thought, goes on a journey to discover his originality to prepare for his first date.

Director

G.L.A.D.I.S

G.L.A.D.I.S · 2025

MovieRomanceComedy

Four unruly volcanology students arrive at Europe's most active volcano, Mount Etna, to test G.L.A.D.I.S - their eruption prediction device. But as their priorities shift and romances simmer, all readings point to catastrophe: guaranteed.

Cinematography

COERCION

COERCION · 2025

Due to his family struggling financially and his mother’s recent cancer, Sebastian feels a weight of responsibility to contribute financially to his family's current situation so he enquires support from his best friend Gabriel who is part of a drug gang where he suggests Seb takes a loan of money from the gang to help support his family. In spite of that, Seb learns that the gang is untrustworthy and even Gabriel is a threat.

Director of Photography

Fool's Gold

MovieDramaThriller

After a failed robbery, three friends face the consequences of their actions.

Director of Photography