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Spencer is an award-winning commercial and documentary cinematographer from Mapleton, Utah. He started his film career as a young kid running around his block making short films with his friends.
He is currently a videographer/creative lead for Ken Garff Automotive and a freelance cinematographer. Spencer graduated from BYU last April and has already 5 years of professional experience on top of 10 years of general film production experience.
He is passionate about filmmaking that inspires, and he has developed a strong ability to tell a story through cinematic lighting. When he's not filming, Spencer enjoys studying Scandinavian culture, drawing, and exercising with his wife.
2024 National Student Judges Choice Addy Award: Cinematography
2024 AAF Gold Award: Cinematography
2024 AAF Gold Award: Television Advertising
2024 AAF Silver Award: Cinematography
2024 Clio Awards Bronze Winner: Sound Design
2024 Clio Awards Short List: Cinematography
2024 Clio Awards Short List: Cinematography
2023 D&AD New Blood: Graphite Pencil
2023 The One Show Brief: Young Ones Student Merit
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Spencer Nelson
801.634.8690
spencerrnelson27@gmail.com
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