Keith Nelson: Acting on Your Dreams While Following God’s Path

In this conversation, I had the joy of sitting down with Keith Nelson, a recent college graduate and emerging filmmaker whose passion for storytelling is both grounded and inspiring. We talked about his journey after graduating from Texas State, his move back to the Beaumont/Houston area, and how he’s finding his footing in the independent film and television world. Keith shared what it’s really like to establish yourself creatively outside of major studio systems—working in indie film, learning on the job through television production, and staying creatively fulfilled while building experience, relationships, and resilience in a challenging industry.

What stood out most was Keith’s clarity around collaboration and alignment. He spoke beautifully about how filmmaking is rarely a solo pursuit and how the relationships formed early—often in school—become the core teams that grow together over time. We talked about building trust, creative communication, and staying aligned in vision, especially when resources are limited and the work requires deep commitment. From developing sizzle reels to fundraising for upcoming projects like his short filmSkyward, Keith embodies what it looks like to create opportunities rather than wait for them.

At the heart of our conversation was something even deeper than film: faith, purpose, and integrity. Keith shared how his discipline of faith continues to ground him as a young professional navigating an ever-changing industry. His commitment to treating people with respect, staying accountable, and remembering that he is both supported by God and responsible to others was incredibly powerful. This conversation was a reminder that when you stay rooted in who you are and why you’re here, your work becomes more than a career—it becomes a calling. I’m so grateful for this conversation and excited to watch Keith’s journey continue to unfold.