
2026
Love Letter to Texas
A cinematic tribute to the spirit and landscape of Texas, following a lone character who travels across its vast terrain in search of a life that better fits who he is.
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Filmmaker
Born
1978-12-07 · 47 yrs
From
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Known for
Directing
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).