Nikki Groton is a writer and director living in Los Angeles. A graduate of Florida State University’s Film School, one of her most prestigious accomplishments is her feature documentary THE MELTING FAMILY (2015), which she produced, directed, and edited. Working on a bare bones budget with minimal crew, Groton spent over five years compiling archive footage and interviews. The film made its world premiere at DOC NYC. She has written and directed two short narrative films, one of which made its premiere at the LA Femme Film Festival. Most recently, Groton has finished post-production for her narrative feature film debut DARKNESS IN TENEMENT 45, a psychological thriller that she wrote, directed, and produced.

Nicole Groton has also been recognized for her screenwriting. She was a quarterfinalist at Storypros Screenplay Contest and the Script Pipeline Screenwriting Contest as well as a semifinalist at the Creative World Awards. She won Best Feature Screenplay at the Orlando Film Festival and Second Place for Best Comedy Screenplay at the LA Screenplay Contest.