Trey Nelson | Director

Brain Games Set Ratings Record for Nat Geo

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:01:00 +0000

Via the Hollywood Reporter...

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/tv-ratings-brain-games-premiere-444723

Brain Games premiers April 22nd at 9pm on Nat Geo

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:08:00 +0000

This series was a blast to direct, but also one of the most challenging. The shooting style shifted from scripted, to hidden camera, to complex motion graphics. Without a doubt, it was a "Brain Game" to make. Check out some behind the scene videos of the "making of" the show open and other fun stuff here: Brain Games

On A Horse with No Name

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 02:10:00 +0000

Some Desert shooting with Brain Games in Henderson, Nevada.

Suspended Animation

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:43:00 +0000

These little cubes hanging from string are part of a show open I directed this week. Kudos to the artist, Brusspup, for his amazing creation.

Set Photo from Brain Games

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:06:00 +0000

Can't Wait for Everyone to see the new show I'm directing for Nat Geo. Here's a taste of one of the big set pieces for the show...the box game.

New Show

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:24:00 +0000

Ingenious/Hilarious steadicam rig for a new show I'm directing. Featuring Joe Gabriel (DP) and Rusty Bennett (Dolly Grip).

Set Photo

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:54:00 +0000

Fantastic Set Photo from Rob Barocci.

Fage Yogurt Web Series with Bobby Flay

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:42:00 +0000

From Hummus to Salmon, Bobby Flay demonstrates how the extraordinary Fage Yogurt can be used in everyday cooking. Watch them here: http://www.fageusa.com/plainkitchen/

Fage Yogurt Web Series

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:50:00 +0000

Shot this Fage Yogurt Web series with Bobby Flay. Will post links to the spots on Fage's website soon.

Mercedes Benz + Fixed Gear Bikes

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 14:48:00 +0000

Mercedes-Benz is featuring a 60 second spot I directed on bike maker Thomas Callahan in their MB magazine. Check out the article and watch the video, if you haven't already. Here's the link:

http://mb.mercedes-benz.com/en/article/2634/Addicted+to+(Single)+Speed

Steak + Bourbon

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:46:00 +0000

Here's new spot I made with the help of my closest collaborators. Check it out here.

Thanks to Sara from The Meat Hook for all of her help!

Photos from New Commercial

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:09:00 +0000

Here are some Photos from our newest commercial. We'll post the commercial soon. Thanks to Sara, the butcher, from Meathook for her help!

James Beard Nomination!

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:50:00 +0000

Alex's Day Off is nominated along with Top Chef and Spice Goddess for a James Beard Award for best television program in studio or fixed location.

See all the nominees here:

More Photos from our Spec Commercial

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:52:00 +0000

Thomas the Bike Maker

A Bell

Thomas and a Wheel

Horse Cycles Logo

Still Photo from Spec Commercial

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 02:31:00 +0000

Horse Cycles makes custom bikes. We shot

with Thomas (the artist) for a spec commercial

at his Brooklyn workshop. Sweet footage to come...

The Real Face of Jesus? is Nominated...

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:20:00 +0000

History Makers 2011 has nominated The Real Face of Jesus? for Best Historical Drama Production. Past Award winners include HBO's Trouble the Water and Busting the Berlin Wall. Awards will be announced Jan 26th thru 28th in NYC.

Jefferson Premiers August 24th

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:56:00 +0000

History Channel will premier Jefferson Tuesday Night (Aug 24th) at 8pm. This documentary embraces and celebrates Thomas Jefferson's complicated life and legacy. It is the story of an American icon who remains, in historian Joseph Ellis' memorable phrase, "a great American Sphinx."

I directed the documentary and collaborated with the same brilliant group that produced Stealing Lincoln's Body and The Real Face of Jesus? Check it out here.

New Clips from The Real Face of Jesus?

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Fri, 07 May 2010 16:58:00 +0000

Click here.

Lost in the Sun attaches Casting Directors

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:23:00 +0000

The Lost in the Sun team has attached the amazing casting duo - Kerry Barden and Paul Schnee. Most recently, Kerry and Paul cast the new Hilary Swank film Betty Anne Waters and the Conan re-boot. Past credits include New York, I love you, Funny Games, World Trade Center, The Visitor, and Boys Don't Cry. More about about Kerry here and Paul here.

We hope to announce additional attachments soon.

The Real Face of Jesus premiers March 30th at 9pm on History Channel

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:08:00 +0000

The documentary I directed with the Left/Right team will premiere on March 30th at 9pm eastern. This documentary is unlike anything I've worked on. Ray Downing, 3D artist, attempts to decode information and bring to life the image that is embedded in the Shroud of Turin.

The doc doesn't attempt to solve any religious mysteries but simply aims to see what the person behind the shroud actually looked like.

I was skeptical about Ray's ability to bring to life an accurate image of the man in the shroud. But the results are amazing. Whether you believe in the authenticity of the shroud or not, this doc should please. It's about Ray's process of decoding the info in the cloth as well as the long history of shroud itself.

For more info, check out history channel or the press release here:

From the Set of a New Doc

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:05:00 +0000

Here are some shots from a new documentary I'm working on with the same team that made Stealing Lincoln's Body. From the pics, you might be able to tell the content. Stayed tuned to History Channel for more about the doc.

Set Photos from Stealing Lincoln

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:16:00 +0000

Embedded below are some set photos from Stealing Lincoln's Body. If you'd like to see more, Ronnie Porto has posted them here. Thanks Ronnie!

NY Times Review of Stealing Lincoln's Body

noreply@blogger.com (Trey Nelson) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:46:00 +0000

The New York Times posted a review of the documentary I directed for the History Channel called "Stealing Lincoln's Body." Check it out at:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/16/arts/television/16linc.html?ref=telelvision