Making Movies in Minnesota: The Family Behind UNCONTAINED + Red Carpet Premiere for Charity

Behind the Scenes of 'Uncontained' with Morley and Nicole Nelson

In this episode of the South Metro Scoop, Brady sits down with Morley and Nicole Nelson, creators of the film 'Uncontained'.

They share insights about filming in Dakota County during COVID-19, the challenges and joys of including their family in the project, and the collaborative process behind the scenes.

They discuss their inspirations, Morley's filmmaking journey, and the importance of local support for independent films.

Additionally, they talk about a charity event for the film's screening at the Eagan Imagine Theater, benefiting Winning Pathways.

Get Tickets:

https://givebutter.com/c/Ye3k6o

Morley's Social Media:

http://imdb.me/morleynelson

https://www.instagram.com/morley_nelson/

https://www.tiktok.com/@morleymewing

UNCONTAINED:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncontained

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro of the South Metro Scoop
• 0:26 Meet Morley and Nicole Nelson
• 1:21 Morley's Journey in Film and Television
• 3:31 Creating the Movie 'UNCONTAINED'
• 4:28 Filming During COVID
• 5:15 Family Involvement in the Movie
• 8:07 Challenges and Rewards of Filming Locally in Minnesota
• 16:11 Community Support and Budget Constraints
• 20:32 Genre and Themes of 'UNCONTAINED'
• 27:44 Working with Actor Peter O'Meara
• 33:51 Directorial Influences and Style
• 39:14 The Joys and Challenges of Filmmaking
• 40:54 Navigating Film Reviews and Audience Reactions
• 43:18 Unexpected Viral Success on TikTok
• 47:51 Red Carpet Event and Winning Pathways Charity Partnership
• 54:31 The Importance of Community and Support
• 1:07:51 Advice for Aspiring Minnesota & South Metro Filmmakers