Chelsea Pictures Announces Launch of Chelsea UK

Chelsea Pictures has announced the launch of Chelsea UK with Nell Jordan appointed as executive producer. This expansion will provide the European market greater access to Chelsea’s roster of renowned directors including David Gordon Green, Nisha Ganatra and Alex Gibney among many others. 

As a long time creative leader, Chelsea has cultivated a unique and diverse culture of filmmakers who are leaders in advertising, digital, film, television and photography. A passion for creative excellence has led them to both critical and commercial acclaim, garnering the industry's top accolades from Oscars to Emmys, Lions to Pencils and Cubes. The work of their directors is perennially showcased at Festivals including Sundance, Venice, Toronto, Tribeca, Berlin and Cannes. 

“2020 was one of the most exciting creative years on record for Chelsea. With recent UK successes #wombstories for AMV/BBDO and an equally exciting soon-to-be released project with The Brooklyn Brothers, it is the perfect time for us to expand our global reach. We will continue to do what we love: tell impactful stories, tap into pop culture and influence the world around us. We are overjoyed to have Nell heading up Chelsea UK with her unsurpassed producing prowess and keen eye for the best creative,” said Chelsea owner, Lisa Mehling. 

Chelsea is well regarded for discovering director talent and offering long term creative management. With offices in NY and LA, Chelsea is one of the only women owned and managed commercial production companies, making them uniquely positioned to help the industry become more inclusive and equitable. 

Nell Jordan has produced an impressive number of award-winning projects with top directors over the past three decades. “I am thrilled to now be a part of the Chelsea team and am looking forward to collaborating with them on their new venture in Europe, working with their diverse and exciting roster,” stated Nell.

Originally from Sydney, Nell began her career working in television and outside broadcasts including Formula 1, International Cricket, America’s Cup, The Olympics, live concerts and music videos. She then moved on to commercial production, working with brands such as Qantas, British Airways, Fosters and Pepsi before relocating to London and resuming shooting around the globe. Nell continues to serve as long standing executive producer at O-Positive London, concurrently managing both Chelsea and O-Positive.