Jodi Nelson -- Biography
Jodi Nelson has an extremely diverse professional entertainment background, extensive training and experience in Acting (theatre/film/television), film production (both narrative fiction and documentary) and music. She is actively involved in the arts and entertainment industry as an accomplished Artist, Actor, Writer, Filmmaker and Musician.
Since 2000 she has lived in Los Angeles and performed on many top network television shows such as; 'The West Wing', 'The Geena Davis Show', 'Life with Bonnie', 'The District' and 'The Guardian', as well as book three Series Regular roles on Pilots for television. Her independent film work includes recently starring in 'Man.Woman.Blackbird.' (Sally) with Julian Stone, starring in 'Chasing Life' (Annie Chase) with J.G. Hertzler, 'Puppet Master vs. Demonic Toys' with Corey Feldman and starring in 'Far West' (Sally) with Tiaraju Aronovich. Her other film work includes voice-over, ADR and Foley talent in two films with Bruce Campbell.
Ms. Nelson has also appeared on the theatrical stages in Los Angeles, Dallas and Oklahoma City starring in such productions as; 'Three Sisters' (Olga) with John Hertzler, 'The Manchurian Candidate' (Eugenie), 'John Gabriel Borkman' (Ella), 'Jake's Women' (Julia), 'MacArthur's Querida' (Pinky) with Rocco Sisto, 'Trojan Women' (Sei) with Tom Fitzpatrick, 'Into the Woods' (Florinda) and 'McBeth! The Musical' (Lady McBeth).
As a Filmmaker and Founder of Hip Chik Productions, an Independent Production company specializing in Film, Music and Digital Media, Ms. Nelson has produced feature films, an Award winning short, documentaries, music videos and music albums under its shingle. Through her company she has also developed and implemented successful marketing and public relations campaigns to deliver those projects into niche marketplaces, film festivals and markets through DIY, alternative distribution initiatives. Her films have been screened in multiple festivals around the world including the International Chinese/Los Angeles Fest, Global Cinema Fest in India, Charleston International Fest and Broad Humor Festival in Los Angeles as well as traveling to the Hong Kong Fest and Cannes Intl Festival.
In addition to her acting and film production, she is also a prolific singer/songwriter and recording artist. Recognized as an emerging talent in music, she has been published in various local, regional and national press outlets and received radio airplay both nationally and internationally for her CD debut "Maybe, I Will..." Her musical television debut occurred on 'Austin Music Network's Breakin' In', in Austin, TX and most recently she performed music from the film soundtrack 'Chasing Life' on the cable show 'Long Beachin' with Mo' in Long Beach, CA. Ms. Nelson was also a Top 20 finalist in Grammy winner Sarah McLachlan's 'Lilith Fair' musician competition, for both the Austin and Dallas, TX competitions.
Born and raised in Oklahoma, Ms. Nelson has a Masters of Fine Arts in Acting from California Institute of the Arts and a Bachelor of the Arts in Journalism & Public Relations from the University of Oklahoma. Actively involved in the Los Angeles arts community, she spends a significant amount of time mentoring fellow artists and giving her time to foundations that support Arts for social change. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Critical & Creative Practices in Film and Media Studies at the University of Sussex in Brighton, England focusing on Digital technology, social media and the emerging alternative documentary film production methodologies.
She is also an active member of Women in Film, International Documentary Association, ASCAP and Film Independent. She teaches Acting and Film courses at East Tennessee State University and to private students online through her company. When she's not working, she loves spending time walking her dog, Fiona, going to the beach, doing Yoga, reading how-to and adventure/travel books, listening to music, international travel, writing, and hanging out with her best friend and sister Jen.
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During a blackout on a hot summer night, a woman's long-suppressed rage materializes from the shadows as she confronts her philandering husband in a candlelit death-dance of seduction, suspicion, and murder. Starring Jodi Nelson Julian Stone Directed by Scott Floyd Lochmus Produced by RJ Comer...
A rock and roll singer and her band on their way from Florida to LA to sign a record contract and make it big. But when they break down in a small, racist town in Texas, Annie's past comes back to haunt her and a murder mystery will have to be solved before she can get her life back. Starring...
