Nelson Quan
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Nelson Quan is a Chinese-American film editor, director and producer. He is known for editing the Chinese remake, What Women Want (2011)
and produced The Criminally Inept (2006) along with being one of the first students at the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Academy for Creative Media.
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, and raised by two Chinese parents. He attended the University of Hawaii, Mānoa's Academy for Creative Media and attained a B.A. in Film and TV Producing.
Under the mentor and direction of former Tri-Star President of Production, Chris Lee, Nelson joined with three other interns to have an all expense paid internship on the set of Superman Returns (2006)
, directed by Bryan Singer
.
After the internship, Nelson worked along side director, Ryan Ishii to produce his own feature The Criminally Inept (2006). Later after Nelson graduated from college, he went on to pursue learning Mandarin and moved to Beijing in the spring of 2008 and studied for two years. After studying, through the introduction of Chris Lee again, Nelson met up with director, Daming Chen (Director: "Manhole", "One Foot Off the Ground", "What Women Want").
Nelson helped Daming in many projects including revising scripts and providing technical help with computer equipment. Nelson then was awarded the editor position for National Wildlife Federation
and Xing Xing Digital Entertainment's Wild Animal Baby Explorers
where he edited animations and lead the post-production team.
In the summer of 2010, Daming asked Nelson to be his editor for the Chinese remake of What Women Want
.
TV Shows
Short Films
Documentary
Music Videos
Commercials
What Women Want (2011 film)
What Women Want is a 2011 Chinese romantic comedy film remake of the 2000 American film What Women Want. Film stars Andy Lau and Gong Li. It was released in China on 3 February 2011, which is Chinese New Year....
and produced The Criminally Inept (2006) along with being one of the first students at the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Academy for Creative Media.
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, and raised by two Chinese parents. He attended the University of Hawaii, Mānoa's Academy for Creative Media and attained a B.A. in Film and TV Producing.
Under the mentor and direction of former Tri-Star President of Production, Chris Lee, Nelson joined with three other interns to have an all expense paid internship on the set of Superman Returns (2006)
Superman Returns
Superman Returns is a 2006 superhero film directed by Bryan Singer. It is the fifth and final installment in the original Superman film series and serves as a alternate sequel to Superman and Superman II by ignoring the events of Superman III and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace .The film stars...
, directed by Bryan Singer
Bryan Singer
Bryan Singer is an American film director and film producer. Singer won critical acclaim for his work on The Usual Suspects, and is especially well-known among fans of the science fiction and superhero genres for his work on the X-Men films and Superman Returns.-Early life:Singer was born in New...
.
After the internship, Nelson worked along side director, Ryan Ishii to produce his own feature The Criminally Inept (2006). Later after Nelson graduated from college, he went on to pursue learning Mandarin and moved to Beijing in the spring of 2008 and studied for two years. After studying, through the introduction of Chris Lee again, Nelson met up with director, Daming Chen (Director: "Manhole", "One Foot Off the Ground", "What Women Want").
Nelson helped Daming in many projects including revising scripts and providing technical help with computer equipment. Nelson then was awarded the editor position for National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation
The National Wildlife Federation is the United States' largest private, nonprofit conservation education and advocacy organization, with over four million members and supporters, and 48 state and territorial affiliated organizations...
and Xing Xing Digital Entertainment's Wild Animal Baby Explorers
Wild Animal Baby Explorers
Wild Animal Baby Explorers is a television show designed to introduce preschoolers to the world of animals and help them develop important observation, problem-solving and listening skills. The series combines 3D animated characters and wildlife footage to introduce animal facts and nurture young...
where he edited animations and lead the post-production team.
In the summer of 2010, Daming asked Nelson to be his editor for the Chinese remake of What Women Want
What Women Want (2011 film)
What Women Want is a 2011 Chinese romantic comedy film remake of the 2000 American film What Women Want. Film stars Andy Lau and Gong Li. It was released in China on 3 February 2011, which is Chinese New Year....
.
Filmography
Feature Films- Feb 2011: Bona Films - 《我知女人心》What Women Want (2011 film)What Women Want is a 2011 Chinese romantic comedy film remake of the 2000 American film What Women Want. Film stars Andy Lau and Gong Li. It was released in China on 3 February 2011, which is Chinese New Year....
(TRT: 114 min) - Editor - July 2005: Kolokolo Pictures – The Criminally Inept (TRT: 72 min) – Producer / Editor / First AD
TV Shows
- Jun 2010: National Wildlife FederationNational Wildlife FederationThe National Wildlife Federation is the United States' largest private, nonprofit conservation education and advocacy organization, with over four million members and supporters, and 48 state and territorial affiliated organizations...
and Xing Xing Digital Entertainment - Wild Animal Baby ExplorersWild Animal Baby ExplorersWild Animal Baby Explorers is a television show designed to introduce preschoolers to the world of animals and help them develop important observation, problem-solving and listening skills. The series combines 3D animated characters and wildlife footage to introduce animal facts and nurture young...
- Editor / Post-Production Supervisor
Short Films
- Jun 2011: 48 Hour Film Contest - Red Room (TRT 7 min) - Director—Winner of the 2011 48 Hour Film Contest's Beijing Audience Award.
- Jan 2011: Kolokolo Pictures - Killer of Thieves (TRT: 5 min) - Director
- Dec 2004: Kolokolo Pictures – Melting Ice (TRT: 10 min) – Producer / Writer / Director
- Sept 2004: Kolokolo Pictures – Hopeless in Honolulu (TRT: 23 min) – Producer / Editor / Cinematography
- May 2004: ACM - Hawaiian Star (TRT: 25 min) – Producer / Director / Writer
- Jan 2004: Kaupalama's Possession (TRT: 13 min) – Producer / Director / Editor / Co-Writer
- Dec 2001: Chosen Few (TRT: 3 min) – Director/Choreographer/Editor
Documentary
- Feb 2011: Contra/MINI - R60 Countryman China Release: Behind the Scenes (TRT: 5 min) - Director
- Jun 2008: Kolokolo Pictures - Split Spine (TRT: 12 min) - Producer / Director
- Apr 2004: ACM - Humble Beginnings: Derrick Low (TRT: 11 min) – Producer / Director
- Mar 2004: ACM - Hawaiian Dream Documentary (TRT: 12 min) – Co-Editor
Music Videos
- Apr 2008: Kolokolo Pictures - 《北京欢迎你》Parody Music Video - Director
- Jan 2008: Soundfile Productions - "Stay Strong" by: Harrold Perrineau - Assist. Editor
- Jun 2007: Kolokolo Pictures - "Don't Know Why" by: Kamuela Kahoano - Director / Cinematography
- Mar 2004: ACM - Hawaiian Dream: "Car Wash" (TRT: 70 sec) – Producer / Director
Commercials
- May 2011: Lamiu in Maldives - Co-Director / Cinematographer / Editor
- Apr 2011: VolkswagenVolkswagenVolkswagen is a German automobile manufacturer and is the original and biggest-selling marque of the Volkswagen Group, which now also owns the Audi, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, SEAT, and Škoda marques and the truck manufacturer Scania.Volkswagen means "people's car" in German, where it is...
: "People's Car Project" TV Commercial in China - Editor - Aug 2009: Apple, Inc.: "Mac Quicktips" in Beijing, China - Co-Editor