Norry Niven

Director · DGA

NORRY NIVEN

Directors Guild of AmericaDirectors Guild of America

The Director

Known as an actor's director, Norry started out in college directing MTV music videos and has been represented and worked globally as a commercial director since he was 22 years old. His memorable commercial work and Super Bowl spots caught massive attention for global brands including:

GatoradeFordLincolnMcDonald'sHBOShowtimeKIAFOXPepsiDisneyVisaAmerican Express
Norry Niven on set

On Set

"A" List Talent

He's directed with an array of "A" list talent including:

Jennifer Lopez·Don Cheadle·Claire Danes·Rosamund Pike·William H. Macy·Edie Falco·Michael Sheen·Queen Latifah·Mariah Carey·Kiefer Sutherland·Andrew Scott·Dakota Fanning·Damian Lewis·Mandy Patinkin·Michael C. Hall

Emmy & Award-Winning Television

Norry has won numerous Emmy and Promax directing gold awards for his work on:

RAY DONOVAN
HOMELAND
THE TUDORS
WEEDS
BEL-AIR
SHAMELESS
24
WHEEL OF TIME
RIPLEY
NURSE JACKIE
DEXTER (first 8 seasons)

Feature Films

GET BACK UP

Norry's current released documentary feature earned 9.5 out of 10 stars on Film Threat. The film won the prestigious Special Jury Remi Award.

FROM ABOVE aka CHASING SHAKESPEARE

Starring Danny Glover and Graham Greene, the film won more than a dozen "Best Film" and "Best Director" awards at festivals from Hawaii to Cannes, along with an Audience Award at SXSW. The film was also honored at the Dallas Museum of Art.

Upcoming Projects

TO SAVE A SON

In post-production — due out next year

WILDCATS

Limited series pilot — co-written, set to direct, filming 2026

THE MONA LISA HEIST

True story of the 1911 heist — written & set to direct

KAIA

Sci-fi fantasy adventure — Valerie McCaffrey casting & co-producing, prep 2026–27

Museum of Modern Art

To see some of his work, stop by the Museum of Modern Art in New York — it's hanging in the permanent "Film-as-Art" collection.

Museum of Modern Art, New York

Museum of Modern Art · New York