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Hologram Solutions & Technologies LLCDirector of AI Integrative Performance
Nov. 2023 - Dec. 2023Los Angeles, California, United StatesCoaching actors on performance and character development as well as Creative Programing of Large Language Models. Project Partner: Fox - Untitled Fox Documentary.
StoryFileDirector of AI Integrative Performance
Apr. 2021 - Jan. 2023Los Angeles, California, United StatesWorking on various types of AI integrated performance. Coaching actors in character development, technical performance, and script development. Projects parters include: Medtronic, Walmart, Presidential Performance Project and Santa.com.
VALIS StudioResearch Assistant and Motion Capture Casting
Aug. 2019 - Jan. 2020Los Angeles, California, United StatesResearch Assistant on Time Magazine MLK Documentary and Casting for Motion Capture Performance.
Interlochen Center for the ArtsGuest Teaching Artist
Jul. 2019Interlochen, Michigan, United StatesOnline independent study in Comedy, Scene work and Writing & Performing Original Work. In Person Summer Session Residence, Co teaching with Director Kat Coiro, for high school level actors in film and television. Focus was on camera technique in scene and monologue work.
AMDA College and Conservatory of the Performing ArtsTeaching Faculty
Oct. 2017Los Angeles, California, United StatesTeaching college level professional courses in Acting for the Camera. Subjects include moving from stage to screen, genre, coverage and shot lists, crew and vocabulary definitions, acting on stage vs. screen, art of the close up, and basic filmmaking. Other courses taught; Industry & Networking, Career Prep and Art of the Close Up.
ACEN Studio - Acting Class with Emily NelsonFounder and Lead Teacher
Apr. 2016Los Angeles, California, United StatesCreating a community and series of classes designed to teach students of all ages and experience levels the skills and industry trends for film and television, as well as improvisation and theatre. Training and supervising guest teachers and specialty workshops. Developing my own unique approach while passing on the history and traditions of theatre, film and current industry standards.
International Academy of Film and TelevisionLecturer and Teaching Faculty
Jul. 2014 - Jun. 2016Burbank, California, United StatesTaught and developed curriculum for beginning and advanced actors with influences form Stanislavski, Meisner and Hagen. Taught and developed curriculum for script analysis for film and television. Lectured on various subjects for the professional actor: business of acting, getting started in the Hollywood, vulnerability, hosting guest lecturers.
FILM ACTING CLASS WITH DAVID KAGEN, INCActing Teacher
Jun. 2011 - Apr. 2016Los Angeles, California, United StatesTeaching adult students of all ages acting technique utilizing cold readings of scenes from film and television.
Urban Anthropology ProjectDirector of Curriculum Development
Jun. 2005 - Dec. 2009Los Angeles, California, United StatesDesigned and developed an acting and improvisation curriculum to be used in conjunction with UAP’s One Word program. The curriculum is primarily for after school programs, as well as other applications with community and private groups organizations.
SAG-AFTRAActress
Jan. 2004imdb.me/emilynelson Companies Include : FOX, CBS, NBC, ABC FAMILY, HBO, SHOWTIME, NETFLIX, FX ON Hulu, LIFETIME, YOUTUBE RED.
C.Y.C.L.E. - Creative Youth Community Learning ExperienceTeaching Artist
Feb. 2002 - Jan. 2005Chicago, Illinois, United StatesDesigned curriculum and taught after school programs on: acting, poetry, Shakespeare, improvisation, film, puppets, script writing and other theatre related subjects. Age range of students: six to fifteen. Tutoring and mentoring for children from at risk communities.
Washington Island PlayersTeaching Artist
Aug. 2000 - Aug. 2000Washington Island, WIDesigned and taught a one-week intensive theatre summer camp program. Curriculum based on Spolin and Boal theatre games, as well as Mask Work and Sketch Writing. Age range of students: seven to fifteen.
SEA - Society for the Education of the ArtsTeaching Artist
Apr. 2000 - Jun. 2000New York City Metropolitan AreaDeveloped Story Theatre pieces using a variety of artistic mediums: writing, drawing, dance, reading and performance. Age range of students: K thru 3rd grade, all Spanish/English bilingual classes, with teacher translating.
National Shakespeare CompanyTeaching Artist
Sep. 1999 - May. 2001New York City Metropolitan AreaPresented a wide variety of Shakespeare-themed workshops designed for specific teachers and their students. Age range of students: 5th Grade thru high school, public and private schools. Class sizes from small to 40 students.
Florida Studio TheatreTeaching Artist
Jan. 1999 - Mar. 1999Sarasota, Florida, United StatesTaught program based on the specific training and philosophy of the FST School created by Kate Alexander. Basic Acting Class and Improvisation for Advanced Students. Age range of students: K thru 8th grade. Toured middle and elementary schools presenting workshops on Playwriting and dramatic interpretation based on various novels. This included role playing, directing short skits with students, writing exercises, and group improvisation. Assistant Director for “Greyson Academy, 1925”.
Strike Anywhere Performance EnsembleTeaching Artist
Jan. 1998 - Dec. 1999New York City Metropolitan AreaTaught improvisation based on Spolin and Boal theatre games. Age range of students: K thru 8th grade. Multiple languages and cultures were represented in the classes.
Actor's Creative ExperienceTeaching Artist
Jan. 1998 - Dec. 1999Nyack, New York, United StatesSubstitute Teacher for a variety of classes. Continued with teacher’s curriculum as well as supplemented with my own lesson plans. Students of all ages.
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