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Stewart Nelsen is a cinematographer / editor based in Durham, North Carolina. He received his training in filmmaking while a student in the graduate program at the University of Iowa. Upon completion, he moved to Los Angeles where he worked for three decades, earning an Emmy Award in the process. Throughout his career, Stewart has contributed to film and television productions ranging from studio releases to independent projects. His versatility in the various roles involved with media creation, from pre-planning to production and post, make him a multi faceted filmmaker. He has built up a clientele of diverse storytellers who can attest to his skill as a valued collaborator. In addition to his professional work, Stewart has taught digital filmmaking to students at the Carolina Friends School and with the summer program hosted by the public access station in Durham.
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Work Experience
Post Audio Sound and Mix at Bulls and Saints (PBS POV)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Post audio sound and mix for a PBS POV prime-time documentary project.
Editor and Post Audio Mix at The Herb Train (Black Lion Films)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Editor and post-audio mix for an urban comedy feature.
Post Audio Sound and Mix at ¡Fiesta Quinceañera! (Indie Lens PBS Digital series)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Post audio sound and mix for the PBS digital series.
Editor at When All That’s Left is Love
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017Editor for a documentary feature examining Alzheimer’s disease and caregiver tolls.
Director, Videographer, Editor at Durm Hip Hop Summit
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016Documentary short on the annual festival.
Co-Director, Editor at Southern Documentary Fund (Chairman Jones - An Improbable Leader)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015SDF-sponsored documentary on NC’s first African American school board chairman.
Editor at Love Pyar Whatever
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Editor for Bollywood feature-length romantic comedy filmed in San Francisco.
Editor at Sons of Our Fathers
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Editor for dramatic Civil War period piece.
Editor at Wake Drama and Zoning Media (Running In Place, Hold Onto Your Dreams, The Agent, The Cameraman)
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Editor for music videos and short films.
Editor at IE Films (Behind the Seen)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Editor for a documentary feature on PTSD in children and the use of art in their therapy.
Editor at Daved Productions (Passport to Explore)
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Editor for syndicated NBC2 TV series featuring city explorations.
Videographer / Interviewer / Editor at An Interview with Tony Tripoli
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012Documentary interview project with Tony Tripoli.
Director at Trio Films (The Brass Teapot)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Director for a documentary web series.
Editor at RWH Foundation Films (Building Homes in Ayiti)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Editor for humanitarian Haiti documentary.
Videographer at RWH Foundation Films (Pisco, Peru)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Documentary on relief efforts after the 2007 earthquake in Peru.
Segment Producer/Director at OUR view
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Weekly web series focusing on LGBT issues.
Videographer, Editor, Writer at Seattle International Film Festival
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Produced short documentaries for on-line distribution while covering screenings and events.
Editor at Mary Wagner (Poco a Poco)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Editor for a documentary feature on a Guatemalan coffee-growing cooperative.
Contract Videographer at Orion Photo Group
January 1, 2021 - PresentWedding videography; lead videographer; captured over 100 weddings.
Cinematographer/Editor at Bull City Turn Around
January 1, 2023 - PresentDocumentary feature examining gun violence and critical issues in Durham, NC.
Post Audio – Sound and Mix at Bulls and Saints
January 1, 2023 - PresentPBS POV prime time documentary directed by Rodrigo Dorfman; post audio sound and mix.
Editor and Post Audio Mix at The Herb Train
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Urban comedy feature produced by Cayenne King for Black Lion Films; editor and post audio mix.
Post Audio Sound and Mix at ¡Fiesta Quinceañera! Indie Lens PBS Digital series
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Post Audio Sound and Mix.
Director, Videographer, Editor at Passport to America and Maisha Majuu
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015Pilot soaps for Kenyan TV.
Co-Director, Editor at Chairman Jones - An Improbable Leader
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014SDF sponsored documentary on NC’s first African American school board chairman.
Director, Editor at Running In Place, Hold Onto Your Dreams, The Agent, The Cameraman
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Music videos and short films; editor.
Editor at Behind the Seen
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013Documentary feature on PTSD in children and art therapy.
Editor at Passport to Explore
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Syndicated NBC2 TV series; editor.
Director at The Brass Teapot
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011Documentary web series; director.
Editor at Building Homes in Ayiti
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Documentary about earthquake relief in Haiti; editor.
Videographer at Pisco, Peru
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010Documentary on relief efforts following the 2007 earthquake.
Editor at Poco a Poco
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Documentary feature; editor.
Editor, Sound Designer, Narrator at Inside Darkness
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008Dramatic web series; editor, sound designer, narrator.
Producer/Director of archival material at Dr Bronner’s Magic Soapbox
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Documentary feature about Dr. Bronner; archival material.
Co-Director, Videographer, Editor at Syndrome / Mr. O’Donnell
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007Dramatic shorts; co-director, videographer, editor.
Director, Videographer, Editor at Ausgang
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006Documentary feature; director, videographer, editor.
FX Editor at Ronin
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998FX Editor.
DIAL Editor at Groom Lake
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002FX/DIAL Editor for TV project.
ADR Supervisor at Bubba Ho Tep
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002ADR Supervisor for feature.
FX Editor at Pulp Fiction
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994DIAL Editor for feature.
Wedding Videographer at Orion Photo Group
January 1, 2021 - PresentContract videographer; captured over 100 weddings.
Editor and Post Audio/Mix at The Herb Train
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Editor and Post Audio/Mix for an urban comedy feature produced by Cayenne King for Black Lion Films.
Post Audio Sound and Mix at ¡Fiesta Quinceañera!
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019Indie Lens PBS Digital series directed by Rodrigo Dorfman, produced through the Southern Documentary Fund.
Videographer / Interviewer / Editor at Passport to Explore
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012Syndicated NBC2 TV series targeted to teens. Season 2.
Director at The Brass Teapot
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011Documentary web series exploring the legend of the brass teapot.
Director, Videographer, Editor at Running In Place, Hold Onto Your Dreams, The Agent, The Cameraman
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Music videos and short films.
Sound Designer at The Intervention
January 1, 2008 - PresentSOUND: The Intervention Sound Designer.
Foley Editor at Smiley Face
January 1, 2007 - PresentFoley Editor for First Look Studios.
Editor at Ghosts (DIAL)
January 1, 2006 - PresentEditor for Nick Broomfield project.
DIAL Editor at Love Song for Bobby Long
January 1, 2004 - PresentDIAL Editor for Columbia Pictures film.
ADR Supervisor/DIAL Editor at Die Mommie Die
January 1, 2003 - PresentADR Supervisor/DIAL Editor for Mark Rucker.
FX Editor at Groom Lake
January 1, 2002 - PresentFX Editor for Sci Fi Channel.
FX Editor at Bubba Ho Tep
January 1, 2002 - PresentADR Supervisor.
FX Editor at Riding In Cars With Boys
January 1, 2001 - PresentFX Editor for Columbia Pictures.
DIAL/ADR Editor at Equilibrium
January 1, 2001 - PresentDIAL/ADR Editor for Dimension.
DIAL/ADR Supervisor at Lessons Learned
January 1, 2001 - PresentHBO Pilot.
DIAL Editor at Little Nicky
January 1, 2000 - PresentDIAL Editor for New Line.
DIAL/ADR Editor at Million Dollar Hotel
January 1, 2000 - PresentDIAL/ADR Editor for Icon/Wim Wenders.
DIAL Editor at Daddy and Them
January 1, 2000 - PresentDIAL Editor for Miramax.
DIAL/ADR Supervisor at My Dog Skip
January 1, 2000 - PresentDIAL/ADR Supervisor for Warner Bros.
DIAL/ADR Editor at The Water Boy
January 1, 1998 - PresentDIAL Editor for Touchstone.
FX Editor at Gang Related
January 1, 1997 - PresentFX/ADR Editor for Orion.
FX Editor at George Wallace
January 1, 1997 - PresentFX Editor for TNT.
FX Editor at Long Kiss Goodnight
January 1, 1996 - PresentFX / Foley Editor for New Line.
FX Editor at Sunchaser
January 1, 1996 - PresentFX Editor for Warner Bros.
DIAL Editor at French Kiss
January 1, 1995 - PresentDIAL Editor for 20th Century Fox.
DIAL Editor at Forget Paris
January 1, 1995 - PresentFoley Editor for Castle Rock.
FX Editor at Panther
January 1, 1995 - PresentFX Editor for Gramercy.
DIAL Editor at Pulp Fiction
January 1, 1994 - PresentDIAL Editor for Miramax.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Photography at University of Nebraska
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026Graduate Program in Speech and Dramatic Arts at University of Iowa
January 11, 2030 - January 15, 2026BA in English Literature and Photography at University of Nebraska
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026Graduate Program in Speech and Dramatic Arts at University of Iowa
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Photography at University of Nebraska
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026Graduate Program in Speech and Dramatic Arts at University of Iowa
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026BA at University of Nebraska
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026Graduate Program in Speech and Dramatic Arts at University of Iowa
January 11, 2030 - March 12, 2026Qualifications
Emmy Award
January 1, 1986 - January 15, 2026Emmy Award for Best Sound in a Mini-Series
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026Emmy Award for Best Sound in a Mini-Series
January 11, 2030 - February 2, 2026Emmy Award (Sound for Film and Television)
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1986Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other
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