Todd Nelson was born and raised in the Los Angeles area.  After spending four years living on "The Sunset Strip" in West Hollywood his interest in movies and art in general changed. "I started looking around and meeting all these great artists and found this I had this hidden passion for the art of writing." After studying his new found love and writing a few screenplays Todd thought that studying the art of his muses would be of great benefit, so he began to learn about acting and performing arts. "I am a singer and have always been interested in music but never considered it a viable career choice" Todd says." The first thing I had to do is change my mind about how I looked at life. It isn't all about money. I have learned more than anything to see the artists’ plight, that is why I feel the ISFFH is so vital to the future of the film medium. There are so many talented young people that given the opportunity will have the chance to find out what amazing talents lurk inside their hearts." Todd now feels that the expression of art far outweighs the pursuit of money. He considers it an honor to be able to work with all of those involved with ISFFH.