User:Holycow101

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Timothy Jon Nelson, Senior

Filmmaker who believes people are affected by what they see. Nelson is a child advocate who has dedicated his career to empowering youth through stories on film. His 33 year career in the film and entertainment industry spans from his roots working on the NBC television series "Life and Times of Grizzly Adams" to owner and founder of Holy Cow! Productions and But Wait! There's More, LLC. Tim has written produced and directed 7 feature films. He was recently an Executive Producer on a Trevor Albert / James Keach film titled "Waiting for Forever" as well as the remake of "The Velveteen Rabbit" which received kudos from Daily Variety magazine.

Nelson is currently a representative on the Governor's Office of Economic Development's Motion Picture Advisory Committee (Utah) and recently stepped down as Chairman of the Board of the Motion Picture Association of Utah where he served two consecutive terms. He was a 12 year member of The Sundance Film Festival's organizing committee since its inception in 1987.

Tim Nelson is a colorectal cancer survivor with a grueling 6 year battle with the disease. He is a public speaker on the subject and is currently in post production on a documentary about colorectal cancer called "Smart Ass." As a self-proclaimed smart ass, Nelson is an activist in colorectal cancer screening awareness. His credits also include acting in several television movies and low budget feature films.