Nigel Bellis - Guest Speaker Motivational Speaker from Studio City, CA

YOU CHOOSE A THEME - TV ADVENTURES, or A BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT MAKING TRUE CRIME SHOWS. Imagine you are walking around a lake in Africa while an A list actress takes a refreshing dip when you stumble across a sign that says, “No swimming – crocodiles.” Or find yourself peering out of an open helicopter door hovering above a full navy task force when a voice in your headset asks, “What formation would you like the boats to line up in?” Or experience the fear of becoming lost down an Amazonian river without a paddle. These are just a sample of some of the extraordinary experiences award-winning TV Producer and Director Nigel Bellis shares as he discusses his TV ADVENTURES – and the lessons that they offer to daily life and career success. Nigel, who has just joined gigmasters, is currently finalizing a book on the subject. Nigel's assignments over the years have included running true crime, paranormal, reality and wild animal shows… editing a popular nightly news magazine program… producing WW2 and action documentaries… and spending 3 years traveling the world for a hard-hitting current affairs series. His engaging talks are full of dramatic stories and humor, and inspire listeners to think differently about the possibilities in their own lives. His alternative topic, which is very much in vogue, is A BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT THE MAKING OF A TRUE CRIME SERIES. A friend jokes that the murder capital of America is, “Wherever you happen to be living.” That's because Nigel has produced over 200 crime stories for US and international broadcasters. Making true crime shows is recognized in the industry as a specialized “dark art.” There is no teaching manual and every episode brings its own challenges. From researching the stories… to persuading families to take part… to recreating romance one minute and violent encounters the next. Nigel provides an insight into why these types of shows are proving so popular and reveals some of the secrets of producing a hit series.