Jeff Nichols (born December 7, 1978; Little Rock) is an American filmmaker, writer and producer. His films are characterized by their Southern United States backdrop and ambience. He is also known for his longstanding collaboration with actor Michael Shannon, who has appeared in all of his feature films to date. After studying filmmaking at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Nichols moved into the independent filmmaking scene with Shotgun Stories (2007). He went on to direct the critically acclaimed films Take Shelter (2011), Mud (2012), Midnight Special (2016), and Loving (also 2016). 제프 니콜스(1978년생, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA) 는 감독으로, 대표작으로 바이크 라이더스, 머드, 테이크 쉘터가 있으며, 그 외에도 미드나잇 스페셜, 러빙, 샷건 스토리즈, Stella Maris, Yankee Comandante, Love Letter to Texas, The Passenger, 킹 스네이크, Noble Chrome Pirates 등 다양한 작품을 연출했다. 특히 2026년에는 Love Letter to Texas에도 참여해서 활동중이다. (오뜨랑에서 실시간으로 번역된 한글 프로필도 확인할 수 있어요) 2026년 Love Letter to Texas 연출을 맡았다. 2026년 Love Letter to Texas 집필을 맡았다. 2025년 기차의 꿈 제작에 참여했다.