Lee Nelson is the President and CEO of Envision Media Arts (EMA), the award winning Production Company he launched in 2002.  Since its inception EMA has produced Films, TV shows and Television Commercials all over the world including Belgium, Brazil, China, England, Germany, Mexico, Romania, Russia, South Africa and around the US.

Nelson is also a founding board member of the Temper of The Times Foundation.  Started with his family’s company, the Foundation underwrites advertising that promotes the conservation and restoration of native wildlife, plants, and ecosystems all around the United States and the Caribbean.  Since its inception the Foundation has given Millions of Dollars to more than seventy different Environmental Organizations.

Most recently, Nelson financed and Produced the feature film CELESTE AND JESSE FOREVER, starring Rashida Jones, Andy Samberg, Elijah Woods and Emma Roberts. The film had its World Premiere as an official selection of the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. It was released by Sony Pictures Classics on August 3^rd 2012.

In 2011, Nelson financed and Produced the psychological thriller CHAINED directed by Jennifer Lynch.  The film stars Vincent D’Onofrio, Julia Ormond, Jake Weber and Gina Phillips, and it will be released in 2012 by Anchor Bay Films.

Nelson also provided partial financing and Executive Produced the feature film JANIE JONES, which received a standing ovation after its World Premiere as an official selection in the 2010 Toronto Film Festival. The film stars Abigail Breslin, Allessandro Nivola and Academy Award nominee Elisabeth Shue.

Over his career Nelson has Executive Produced and Produced award-winning commercials for Coca-Cola, Sony, Ford, Toyota, and T-Com among hundreds of other prestigious brands.  Notably, his commercials have aired during both the Academy Awards and the Super Bowl.

In 2004, Nelson launched Canvas Advertising, Inc., as Managing Partner and Chief Creative Officer.  From 2004 to 2007 Canvas generated 100% of the broadcast TV commercials for Marshall Fields, the Minneapolis based retailer with annual sales in excess of two and a half billion dollars.  Other clients include: The Russian Government, Macy’s and Express.

Nelson graduated from Bard College with a BA in history and received a certificate in French civilization from the Sorbonne in Paris.  He lives in Los Angeles, CA with his wife actress and activist Gina Philips and almost 3 children (they are expecting their newest edition).

As President of Commercial Production at Envision, Andrew Halpern develops clever and result oriented production solutions for directors, agency producers and creatives; he joins Envision with a deep background in both advertising and production.

In his repping and producing career began when Ray Lofaro, late great pioneer of Directing Artists, convinced him to embark on a new incarnation as a Directors Representative and producer.

Halpern worked with noteworthy production companies including RSA, MJZ, Chelsea and Plum. His strong bond with agencies and advertisers to promote creative excellence stems from the origins of his career on Madison Avenue including a stint at DDB, where he won a Clio for his creative work on Volkswagen.

Halpern was one of the original participants in the management and operation of the CCI account at Pictures In a Row, where he worked as a non-exclusive consultant and representative for over 22 years.  He has participated in several of the readjustments for better communication and introduced the Tier III Program to the menu of services offered at Pictures in a Row.

He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, son, daughter, dog and 1959 Studebaker truck.

As President of Film & TV at Envision Media Arts, David Buelow oversees business and creative aspects of the company.  He’s currently in pre-production on “Freezer” and in post-production on “Teen Beach Musical” for Disney Channel.  Buelow has extensive experience in the motion picture industry. He recently produced “Chained” starring Vincent D’Onofrio and “Celeste and Jesse Forever” which sold at Sundance to Sony Pictures Classics.  Before Envision, he served as President of Brookwell McNamara Entertainment (BME) where he produced such films as “Bring It On: Fight to the Finish” for Universal “Into the Blue 2: The Reef” for Fox and “Legally Blondes” for Fox/MGM – a sequel to the wildly successful “Legally Blonde” franchise executive produced with Reese Witherspoon.  Buelow also co-executive produced the teen drama “Beyond the Break” for Teen Nick and Cartoon Network’s first live-action/animation series “Out of Jimmy’s Head.”  Prior to joining BME, he was Creative Executive of production for First Family Entertainment, where he packaged and produced “The Cutting Edge: Going For The Gold” for MGM/Sony. Buelow had previously been Executive Vice-President of Creative Affairs at The Don Johnson Company for seven years throughout production of the CBS series “Nash Bridges” and a range of other television and film properties.

Johnson has worked in film and TV for more than 15 years.  While at MGM, she oversaw production on the long-running sci-fi series STARGATE SG-1 and the critically acclaimed Showtime series DEAD LIKE ME.  She also served as Associate Producer at ABC Family on the series KYLE XY.  Her previous feature credits include working on the William Friedkin directed remake of 12 ANGRY MEN.

Johnson worked with the Envision team on CHAINED and CELESTE AND JESSE FOREVER and will continue to oversee both production and post on their upcoming films.

dtish@envisionma.com
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As the Director of Development at Envision, David Tish assesses and drives forward new film and television projects while helping with the management of the day-to-day needs of the company.   He brings an established background in the entertainment industry to the Company, having worked at Sony Pictures and Starz on series such as Spartacus, Party Down, Camelot, Crash and Torchwood.  Tish also has significant film experience, including a five year term at Dreamworks Animation working on The Shrek franchise, Wallace and Gromit, Madagascar, Over the Hedge and Kung Fu Panda.  Additionally, he worked with producers at Firm Films on the features 11:14 and After the Sunset. Tish grew up in Colorado and graduated from CU, Boulder with a BFA in film production.

R2 represents a roster of high-end creative talent for the advertising community. Our roster includes live action, animation, editorial and music. We strive to provide the perfect fit to each client we serve, matching sensitive production specs to the person or company to make their vision a reality. With years of experience in the industry, we take pride in our ability to service our clients and to keep them abreast of trends and updates within the creative community.

R2 represents a roster of high-end creative talent for the advertising community. Our roster includes live action, animation, editorial and music. We strive to provide the perfect fit to each client we serve, matching sensitive production specs to the person or company to make their vision a reality. With years of experience in the industry, we take pride in our ability to service our clients and to keep them abreast of trends and updates within the creative community.

Robin Pickett moved to Chicago from Hawaii with her sax playing boyfriend in the eighties, determined to find a cool job where she wouldn’t have to cut her hair and wear business suits.  Armed with a BA from the University of Illinois in Liberal Arts & Sciences with a major in Communications, having studied art and gained experience in radio,  she hooked up with established film rep Linda Youngblood and began her journey in film and advertising. Robin’s firm, Robin Pickett & Associates, was established in 1990.

Cut to 20 years later and Robin has made a successful career of representing Directors.  She has established herself as a resource for Midwest agencies and earned the respect of agency Creatives and Producers as well as her peers.

Robin and Dez, the sax player, finally tied the knot in Hawaii after a 20 year engagement. This came at the request of their “children,” standard poodles Koko and Lulu, who realize they are still bitches but no longer wished to be considered “bastards.”

Robin Pickett is an Aries. She loves meeting new people and spreading the good word about the talented people she represents.  She also has a passion for all dogs, live music, beautiful pools, and good weather. Robin divides her time between Chicago and Austin, TX.