Eric Nelson

Co-founder at Slapworks Animation

Santa Monica, California, United States

About

Screenwriter, copywriter, producer and general hooligan with 15+ years of industry experience.

Experience

  • Co-Founder at Slapworks Animation
    Jan 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

  • Screenwriting Instructor at New York Film Academy - Los Angeles
    Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos

    NYFA is a film school offering MFA and BFA degrees in the disciplines of filmmaking, screenwriting, producing, 3D animation, cinematography, and game design.

  • Screenwriter at Nickelodeon Original Movies
    2009 - 2010 · 1 yr

    Dad 2.0 -- A teen takes control of his helicopter-dad through a Sims/Second Life program, and turns the tables on who’s in charge.

  • Freelance Copywriter at Trigger Global
    2008 - 2009 · 1 yr

    Developed the content strategy and copy for the NBC/Universal film Couples Retreat marketing campaign, including the Couples “Translator” iOS and Android app.

  • Writer/Creator at Disney Channel
    2006 - 2007 · 1 yr

    Balloon Boy & Porcupine animated series - Pilot. Two unlikely friends must protect the park where they live from Renaissance Fair knights, evil organ grinder monkeys, and mimes who won't shut up.