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Ian Anthony Nelson is a filmmaker from Santa Rosa, California. A lifelong passion of observing and learning about wildlife in their natural habitats has shaped his work. Ian has collaborated with organizations such as Pepperwood Foundation, American Bird Conservancy, Kaua’i Endangered Seabird Recovery Project, Pacific Rim Conservation, Bay Nature, Golden Gate Audubon Society, and others on various films. His partnerships with environmental and wildlife organizations have helped raise global awareness of the diverse ecosystems and species on Earth and highlight efforts to protect and preserve the environment.

About Me


An award certificate with a red background, featuring a stylized torii gate graphic at the top and text recognizing Ian Nelson for work on 'Pepperwood: Rising from the Ashes', awarded at the Japan International Film Festival, dated October 31, 2022.
Black background with white laurel wreath and text that reads 'Finalist Vaasa Wildlife Festival 2022'.
Black and white award logo for the 2022 Reims Film Awards, with a silhouette of a director holding a clapboard and a monocle, surrounded by laurel branches.
Graphic for the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, 2022, indicating official selection.
Design of an award trophy with text indicating the World Premiere of the Wildlife Conservation Film Festival in 2021, featuring a circular emblem with a mountain and animal silhouette, held by two hands.
Black award plaque with white laurel branches and text reading "Best Feature Documentary Paris Film Awards."
Gold laurel wreath surrounding a blank white shield or badge.
Black background with white laurel leaves and text that reads "Semi Finalist Palermo International Film Festival Spring 2023".
Black background with white text saying 'Winner' in large cursive font, surrounded by a laurel wreath, and smaller text below stating 'Official Selection'.
Black background with white laurel wreath surrounding text indicating official selection of Sonoma International Film Festival 2022.
White emblem with the text "Klaf" in large letters, surrounded by a laurel wreath, with smaller text below reading "The 14th Int'l KL Eco Film Fest 2021."
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