Matthew S. Nelson

Dan and I are coming to Pensacola on November 2 to talk film and TV scoring, creativity, and the intersection of art and faith. The event will benefit our friends at the Center for Sacred Space. For more information and for tickets, visit

Chosen Event Join Us for an Evening of Musical Storytelling

Dan Haseltine and I are speaking at Music City Cinema Conference. Registration link:

Music City Cinema Conference | Trevecca Nazarene University Join us at the 2025 Music City Cinema Conference at Trevecca Nazarene University, featuring industry professionals in film and television. Expand your network and knowledge in the entertainment industry.

My partner Dan Haseltine and I are speaking at the Music City Cinema Conference. See you there!

2025 Music City Cinema Conference Speaker Highlight: Matt Nelson. (Conference dates: Jan. 31st (evening) and February 1st (all day). Registration Link in Bio!

Our most talented music editor on The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Movie, Joseph DeBeasi, scored this short film. He’d love it if you went to see it at Gardena if you’re in the area. Cheers, Joe!

97TH ELIGIBLE SHORT FILMS (2024) Standard 2D Indoors (9/23-29) A series of short films shown during a 7-day qualifying commercial theatrical run.

Headfirst into season five of The Chosen this week with my friend and musical partner Dan Haseltine 🤍🎣

Adventure time.

And here’s a sneak peek at the music, too. 😉

The Herdmans got a sneak peek 👀 of the #BestChristmasPageantEver movie. 🎁🎄

How we know it’s getting close to Chosen time again.

This is going to be a blast. Thanks to Dallas Jenkins for bringing Dan Haseltine and me into this fun and meaningful story. The music will feature some of our favorite collaborators, too: Avery Bright, John Painter, Tears for Fears drummer Jamie Wollam, Phil Madeira and the Red Dirt Boys, and much more! 🎄

Hold on to your jingle bells, because the Herdmans are coming to church! Grab your family because #TheBestChristmasPageantEver is in theaters starting November 8th! 🎉🎄

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'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' First Look: Judy Greer Brings Iconic Holiday Book to Screen (Exclusive) Judy Greer, Pete Holmes, Elizabeth Tabish and Lauren Graham star in 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,' an adaptation of the 1974 children's novel by author Barbara Robinson, in theaters Nov. 8.