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Indie Film Producer | 1st AD
My name is Dalin Nelson, and I'm an Indie FIlm Producer and 1st Assistant Director.
I have led union-compliant productions in the indie, corporate, and commercial worlds so I understand the importance of setting high standards while providing space for creatives to do their best work.
Actively pursuing DGA membership.
Based in Los Angeles
2025 10 minutes Short Film, Drama, Animation
Starring:
Michaela Jill Murphy, Anja Kao Nielsen
Produced by:
Dalin Nelson, Maya Weldon-Lagrimas
Written & Directed by:
Maya Weldon-Lagrimas
Awarded the 2025 Audience Choice Award at the NFFTY Festival, 2008 offers an authentic, youthful perspective on a crucial time in LGBTQ+ history when California repealed marriage equality.
"Dalin has the coolest head in stressful situations, and never raises his voice. He’s very methodical and great at laying out options in tight spots, then executes quickly."
- Taylor McMahon
Producer/Director at Weatherlight Media
Selected Projects
2020 14 minutes Short Film, Drama
A week before her mother's birthday, Jade discovers a her mom is having an affair.
Role:
Writer, Director, Producer
SAG/AFTRA Certified 60+ Cast/Crew
2025 3 minutes Advertisement
Ecolab, and the California Water Resilience Initiative, are turning asphalt into green spaces that save water and keep the school children safe.
Role:
Production Manager, 1st AD
FilmLA, LAUSD Permits Fortune 500 Client
2025 30 seconds Advertisement
After an adventurous day in Rancho Murieta, relax with friends, at the Murieta Inn & Spa.
Role:
Production Manager, 1st AD
9 locations, 12 hours Coordinated Animals & Airplanes
"With the threat of an historic global crisis as a backdrop, Dalin was able to provide solid leadership for his cast and crew as they worked to complete the film..."
- Tom Fraterrigo
Professor of Cinema and Television Arts,
Columbia College Chicago
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