Russ Nelson

Russ Nelson is a writer and producer with a background in filmmaking and history. A lifelong lover of cinema and art history, Russ brings deep knowledge, sharp storytelling instincts, and steady guidance to Old Scout Productions. As a scriptwriter, he crafts stories with heart, wit, and historical nuance. Russ first introduced his son Aiden to film in the most tender way—watching samurai movies with a sleeping baby on his chest. As the team’s “sherpa,” Russ is both the grounding force and the creative compass, carrying the vision forward one carefully considered step at a time.