From story
to screen.
Producing, development collaboration, project packaging and production leadership for independent films and ambitious television projects.
Chris Nichols · Executive Producer · Los Angeles
Big vision.
Real production.
Rich City.
The world is our set
Film, television and commercial production.
From independent ambition to multimillion-dollar projects, we bring the leadership to move your story forward.
FILM✦TELEVISION✦COMMERCIALS✦ALL BUDGET SIZES✦LOS ANGELES
Featured international production / Chris Nichols
Beyond the Likes.
Across continents.
Chris Nichols served as Producer, coordinating on-set operations and day-to-day production details across filming in Los Angeles, Chicago, Abu Dhabi and Dubai—bringing Beyond the Likes to life as a global project spanning four distinctive locations.
60CREW MEMBERS
4 locationsLOS ANGELES · CHICAGO · ABU DHABI · DUBAI
Television showcase / Los Angeles
Just For Kicks.
Culture on camera.
A lifestyle series exploring sneaker culture, fashion and personal style, with celebrity guests sharing the shoes, stories and influences that shape their identities.
CHRIS NICHOLS · Producer
Project 03 / Eight-episode television series in development
NARC.
South L.A. stakes.
An action crime drama and network proof of concept for an eight-episode television series in development. A Marine veteran’s mission to find her kidnapped brother takes her into the drug trade in South Los Angeles.
IN DEVELOPMENTSTREAMING HOME: TBD
Behind the Producer
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER · FOUNDER · CEO
Chris Nichols.
Vision into action.
Executive Producer · Founder · CEO
Producer · 1st / 2nd Assistant Director · DGA eligible
Chris Nichols is a Los Angeles film and television producer and the founder of Rich City Productions, established in 2015. His path to production began after a career as a CAL FIRE firefighter and paramedic—a background that shaped his approach to teamwork, preparation and leading people under pressure.
Starting as a Production Assistant on Teen Wolf, Chris built his career through Key PA, second and first assistant director roles, and producing. His experience spans approximately 20 feature films, 15 television series and eight commercials, with work across independent projects and major productions.
Creative vision. Practical leadership.
Chris has managed production budgets up to $15 million and coordinated crews, schedules and the logistics that turn a creative plan into a shoot. On Beyond the Likes, his international production work included hiring and managing a 60-person crew, coordinating budgets and schedules, and organizing travel from the United States to the United Arab Emirates for filming in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
His selected producing credits include Just For Kicks and Beyond the Likes. His additional Key PA experience includes Black Panther, Den of Thieves, A Star Is Born, Teen Wolf, Snowfall and The Rookie.
Through Rich City Productions, Chris brings hands-on production leadership to film, television and commercial work across budget sizes. His focus is connecting the story, the team and the resources needed to bring a project to the screen.
$15MPRODUCTION BUDGET
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
60CREW MEMBERS ON
THE UAE PRODUCTION
THE UAE PRODUCTION
2015RICH CITY PRODUCTIONS
ESTABLISHED
ESTABLISHED
Contact Chris
chris@richcityproductions.com ↗Instagram · @RichCityProductions ↗Los Angeles, California · Film · Television · Commercials
Project credits and production experience above refer to Chris Nichols’s individual work.
Action crime drama / Network proof of concept
Bando.
Action. Crime. Drama.
Bando is an action crime drama developed as a network proof of concept. Watch the footage and explore scene stills from the project.
Bando / Network proof of concept
BANDO
Action crime drama · Network proof of concept
BANDO · ACTION CRIME DRAMA · NETWORK PROOF OF CONCEPT01:25 · SOUND ON WHEN YOU PRESS PLAY
Bando / Photo gallery
A closer look.
Select a scene still to view it in full.
Stills extracted from the featured Bando clip.
Your vision. The right production plan.
Any scale.
Full commitment.
From story
Content with
screen presence.
Production planning and execution for commercials and branded content, built around your audience, brief and available resources.
Make the moving
parts work.
Budget and schedule planning, crew coordination, assistant directing and on-set leadership to keep creative teams moving together.
Inside production
Know what it takes.
Build it better.
A producer’s perspective on the decisions that turn a creative idea into a production plan.
01 / GETTING STARTEDWhat makes a project ready for production?
A clear brief or script, defined rights, a realistic scope and a target audience give the team its starting point. From there, build a budget, schedule and staffing plan before committing to shoot dates.
02 / THE BUDGETWhere should your production dollars go?
Start with what the story must show on screen. Locations, cast, crew, equipment, insurance, post-production and contingency all need room in the plan. A strong budget connects creative priorities to real costs.
03 / THE TEAMWhat does a producer actually lead?
A producer connects creative goals with resources, people and decisions. Clear responsibilities, approvals and communication help the director, production team and post-production collaborators work toward the same outcome.
Bring your next project
Let’s make
something
worth watching.
Tell us your project type, timeline and budget range. We’ll start with a conversation about the scope and the team you need.
Los Angeles · Film · Television · Commercials