Cameron Nielsen
Cameron is an award-winning documentary filmmaker on a mission to tell stories that inspire environmental and social justice. His newest film Rewilding Honeybees has been selected by film festivals such as Mountainfilm and UNAFF and will be broadcasted on regional public television. Cameron has worked as the director a number of short films, editor for a documentary series, and cinematographer for a feature-length documentary. He is also a biodynamic beekeeper, horticulturists, and avid rock climber.
EDUCATION
Master of Journalism (Class of 2022)
University of California, BerkeleyBachelor of Arts and Science
Quest University Canada
• Self designed major with focus on Documentary Filmmaking and Conservation Biology
• Thesis documentary film on mechanisms for advancing bee conservation through community-based art-activism
EMPLOYERS
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Freelance Filmmaker
AWARDS & HONORS
Dean's Merit Fellowship (2020-2022)
Jury Award: Best Documentary Short (SIFF)
REPORTING INTERESTS
Alternative Education, Art Activism, Food Justice, Pollinators, Rewilding, sustainability