KJ

Kevin J. Nelson

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I’m Kevin J. Nelson, a Los Angeles-based founder and filmmaker who writes, directs, and produces narrative features, shorts, and proof-of-concept projects through my company, 1804 Pictures.

About

I’m Kevin J. Nelson, a Los Angeles-based founder and filmmaker who writes, directs, and produces narrative features, shorts, and proof-of-concept projects through my company, 1804 Pictures. Since 2012, I’ve led independent productions from development through production, building a body of work that includes completed distribution-ready projects and ongoing pursuit of new releases.

My recent credits include producing The Good Wife (2024) for Tubi and The Christmas Dance (2020) for Sling TV, and writing, directing, and producing the feature Phels High (2023) starring Omari Hardwick. I also wrote, directed, and produced proof of concept Don’t Wake Up (2022) and short film Dude Next Door (2019), while maintaining extensive writing output across original projects and confidential assignments.

  • Joined October 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Projects · 1

My Director Reel. I’ve also written every film in the video.

  • Film Director
  • Screenplay Writer

Work experience· 6 roles

Writer · Above AverageSep 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

To complete a slate of 4 films no more then 90 pages each...

Writer · Phels HighNov 2020 – Dec 2020 · 2 mos

Writer/Director

Assistant Director · Independent ProductionsJan 2014 – Present · 12 yrs 11 mos

Assistant director work including second assistant director and progression to first assistant director. Coordinate shooting schedules, communicate with crew, and support on-set execution across production departments.

Writer · 1804 filmsSep 2013 – Present · 13 yrs 3 mos
Founder, Writer - Director and Producer · 1804 PicturesJan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos
Production Assistant · Independent ProductionsJan 2009 – Jan 2014 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Education

Bachelors Degree · Morehouse2026 – 2010

Certifications and awards

ABFF Best screenplay2022
HAPA Awards: Best Screenplay/Director2023
Newark International Film festival: Best Screenplay2024

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