Nelson E. Coates, a prominent Cambridge Who’s Who member, was recently selected as the Executive of the Year in Film Production for his outstanding achievements in the field. The award-winning film production designer provides exceptional costume design services and is well-versed navigating through the film production process as he oversees settings and augments services rendered by the entertainment firm for which he works. Mr. Coates has a discerning eye tailor made for film production with a focus on motion pictures; he has demonstrated excellence in the creation of visual effects, and supervision of setting and costume activities.

An early interest in theatrical acting prompted Mr. Coates to enter the field of film production. He became increasingly involved with the industry during his college years, as he began focusing on design. After joining an acting company, a natural progression of opportunities ensued. Mr. Coates has remained dedicated and passionate to his craft and has seen his talents grow to outstanding heights. In 1994 he was nominated for The Emmy Award for his work on the series “The Stand” – an accomplishment he considers the highlight of his career.

Mr. Coates graduated with a Bachelor of Mass Communication with a focus on design from Abilene Christian University in 1984. His professional affiliations include the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Art Directors Guild. As he continues on his successful line of business, Mr. Coates remains as focused as ever on the film production industry; he intends to release two films in the near future.

Nelson E. Coates became a Cambridge Who’s Who Executive of the Year in May 2008. Cambridge Who’s Who offers its members recognition and exposure of their accomplishments, credibility in their field and networking opportunities to stimulate career growth. Mr.Coates was selected for the Cambridge Who’s Who Wiki because of his noteworthy achievements, expertise in the creation of visual effects, and proficiency in the oversight of settings and costumes.