Curtis Nicholls: Mississippi’s Film Force | Jackson News

Curtis Nicholls, a trailblazing Mississippi film producer and actor who helped put the state on the map for cinema, has died at 51 from natural causes — leaving behind a legacy as a fierce advocate for independent filmmaking in the South. Known for his hustle from indie films to Hollywood, he produced Bruce Willis’ “A Day to Die” and mentored countless local filmmakers. His sudden disappearance before a fraternity event sparked alarm, but a welfare check confirmed his passing. The Mississippi film community mourns the loss of a force of nature whose passion ignited dreams for regional cinema. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7310acfd61d18fd1