Nicholas "Nick" Peterson is an American film director and visual effects artist. He graduated from the Experimental Animation program at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). After working in visual effects, he transitioned to directing. His films have been screened at festivals such as Sundance and South by Southwest (SXSW). Peterson has directed award-winning music videos that have garnered over 500 million views. Notable works include the short film Dark Mind and a Chrysler commercial that aired during the Super Bowl.