GOOD TALK WITH DANIEL NELSON
Director, Producer & Director of Photography of AND SO I STAYED
Co-Director/Producer/Director of Photography Daniel Nelson has been studying intimate partner violence for nearly a decade. He emphasizes a trauma-informed approach in filmmaking, which is desperately needed when making films about sensitive issues. As a Director of Photography and Cinematographer, Daniel is acutely aware of the power dynamic that having large camera gear can bring to a set and makes sure he is transparent about that with the people in front of the camera before recording.Expertise
My expertise is in the topic of intimate partner violence and how to tell a visual story in a trauma-informed way. I also think it's important to talk about the idea of vicarious trauma in filmmaking and how that can affect the storytelling process if not treated appropriately.
Speaking History
I have spoken at many film festivals and individual screenings including:
- Brooklyn Film Festival
- Law Offices of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
- Interval House (CT)
- St. Louis International Film Festival
- Law Offices of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- Logan Correctional Center (IL)
- Maine International Film Festival
- Law Offices of Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP