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DCN - Directing, Cinematography, Editing Welcome, here you will find the complete works of David C. Nelson. You will see Videos, Photos, Music and other creative endeavors.

What creeps in the night, and lies heavy on your chest in the witching hour? All Trades presents “Apnea”StaringSuzana No...
09/18/2026

What creeps in the night, and lies heavy on your chest in the witching hour?

All Trades presents “Apnea”

Staring
Suzana Norberg

Introducing
S 🧚🏻‍♂️

Produced by
Tom Frawley
Nate

Sound Recording
Steve

Gaffer
Daniel Acevedo

Post-Production Sound
tlatoanidelvalle

End Credit Music performed by
Matt Irwin
Chuck Stearns

On Set Photographer
Mariah

Poster 1 by
Cate Anderson

Poster 2 by
Michael

Written, Directed, Shot and Cut by
Dave Nelson

Thank you WitnessTree Film Festival for having memoriaobscura.film be apart of your festival and for the nominations. If...
08/22/2026

Thank you WitnessTree Film Festival for having memoriaobscura.film be apart of your festival and for the nominations.

If you’re in San Diego this weekend or this week, please come down to UltraStar Mission Valley and checkout the blocks of films from some really great filmmakers.

You can find tickets and times on WitnessTree Film Festival page.

07/14/2026

We’re bringing MEMORIA OBSCURA to FilmCon San Diego.

Co-directors David C. Nelson and Connor Ryan will be at Spark Studios and Encore Events Center July 16th & 17th, showcasing our award-winning short and sharing what’s next as we develop it into a feature.

Come by and say hello and learn more about the development of the project.

Visit FilmCon San Diego for more info and a link to purchase tickets.

03/05/2026

If your shots look flat, this is the easiest fix.

Backlight.

One simple light behind your subject instantly creates depth, separation, and that cinematic look filmmakers chase.

And the best part?
You do not need expensive gear.

A cheap light…
A lamp…
Even sunlight through a window can create beautiful backlighting.

Small lighting changes = huge visual difference.

Follow for more 30 Second Film School tips and start making your footage look cinematic.





What a night, it is an honor to win Best SFX/VFX of the year for Memoria Obscura for 2025. Thank you for hosting an ama...
01/11/2026

What a night, it is an honor to win Best SFX/VFX of the year for Memoria Obscura for 2025. Thank you for hosting an amazing festival where I met so many talented filmmakers and new friends.

This award is shared with and for it would not be possible without collaboration and the time we spent making the film.

There is much more to come this year from our team, we look forward to the films ahead.

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