Eshom Nelms (c. 1978)[1] and Ian Nelms (c. 1979)[1], together known as the Nelms brothers,[2] are American filmmakers.[3][4][5][6] They are known for directing Fatman (2020) and Red Right Hand (2024).[7] They also directed the films Waffle Street and Small Town Crime (2017).[8][9]

They grew up in Woodlake, California.[1] They attended and graduated from Mt. Whitney High School.[10]

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  1. ^ a b c Larsen, Peter (November 9, 2020). "It took 2 brothers 14 years to make 'Fatman,' a Santa Claus movie with gunfights and Mel Gibson". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  2. ^ Dass, William (March 20, 2018). "The Nelms Brothers Dish on Making A Contemporary Western with Octavia Spencer". Film School Rejects. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  3. ^ Pennacchio, George (November 29, 2020). "'They were a precious commodity:' Cookies take spotlight with cast, crew of new holiday movie 'Fatman'". KABC-TV. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  4. ^ Buffa, Dan (February 1, 2021). "Interview; How Eshom and Ian Nelms made an unusual Christmas Classic in 'Fatman'". KSDK. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  5. ^ Hermanns, Grant (November 13, 2020). "CS Video: Writer/Directors Ian & Eshom Nelms on Dark Comedy Fatman". Comingsoon.net. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  6. ^ "Exploring 'Red Right Hand': An In-Depth Interview with Filmmakers Ian and Eshom Nelms". Film Threat. February 29, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  7. ^ Bunch, Sonny (March 2, 2024). "The Nelms Brothers Talk 'Red Right Hand'". The Bulwark. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  8. ^ Kroll, Justin (April 17, 2017). "'Small Town Crime' Helmers Sign With ICM Partners and LBI Entertainment". Variety. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  9. ^ Galuppo, Mia (February 13, 2018). "Brother Directing Duo Tapped for Thunder Road Thriller 'Capture' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  10. ^ Ward, James (March 20, 2018). "Mt. Whitney grads make 'Small Town Crime' payoff at movies". Visalia Times-Delta. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
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