In this episode of The Inner World of Filmmaking, join us as we delve into the creative minds of Ian and Eshom Nelms. The dynamic duo opens up about their collaborative journey as co-directors and writers, providing insights into the intricate process behind the making of acclaimed films such as Fatman, Small Town Crime, and their latest project, Red Right Hand. Discover the unique approach Ian and Eshom employ during the editing phase, shedding light on their methods for working seamlessly with actors to capture the essence of each scene. Gain valuable perspectives on film funding strategies, scene choreography, storyboarding, and the art of tailoring their approach to each actor's needs. Tune in for a captivating exploration of the Nelms brothers' filmmaking world.
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THE NELMS BROTHERS, filmmakers Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms, grew up in central California waging two-hundred-man G.I. Joe wars and dreaming in John Ford landscapes. Though their evolving passions temporarily took them in different directions – Ian first went to college on a wrestling scholarship, along the way discovering an interest for English Literature, and Eshom pursued an education in fine art, but then found the illustration of comic books better suited his tastes - the two would always find themselves returning to their love of film.
The Nelms Brothers have written and directed numerous award-winning and critically acclaimed films. With each of their endeavors exuding a unique look and feel, the Nelms Brothers are known for their ability to traverse from one genre to another, seamlessly, from drama to comedy to thrillers. Their film, LOST ON PURPOSE (2013), was a heartfelt coming-of-age love letter to their small hometown. From there, the siblings wrote and directed WAFFLE STREET (2015), a comedic turn based on an autobiographical memoir about a billion-dollar hedge-fund manager turned waffle house server starring James Lafferty and Danny Glover. Their film, SMALL TOWN CRIME (2018) is a crime thriller that premiered at SXSW and BFI London Film Festival and received positive reviews by top critics upon its theatrical release. It featured a stellar ensemble cast that included John Hawkes, Anthony Anderson, Octavia Spencer, Robert Forster, Clifton Collins Jr., Michael Vartan, and Caity Lotz. Their next film, FATMAN (2020), starred Mel Gibson, Walton Goggins, and Marianne Jean- Baptiste, and centers on a neglected and precocious 12-year-old who hires an unorthodox hitman to kill Santa Claus after receiving a
lump of coal in his stocking.
In January 2021,” Everyone is Doing Great,” a comedy television series created by actors/producers James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti and executive produced by the Nelms Brothers, was acquired and released by Hulu (U.S.) and Paramount+ (international territories). In 2022, in addition to executive producing season two of “Everyone is Doing Great”, the Nelms Brothers directed the feature RED RIGHT HAND, starring Orlando Bloom, Andie MacDowell and Garret Dillahunt.
