Neal produced his first major event bringing the popular NYC networking and education event “Global Entertainment Media Summit” to Connecticut in 2005 with 2 full days of panels, live music, a fashion show, organizational directors and keynote speakers such as Lee Abrams, CPO of XM satellite Radio, Broadway producer of Hair, Michael Butler, and Indie Filmmaker Lloyd Kaufman, Troma Entertainment (Toxic Avenger). From 2007 to 2013, Neal set out on his own creating the Film Industry Mixer, focusing on the driving force behind most projects; the filmmaker, along with writers, producer, directors. He grew the event from 150 attendees to 500 attendees showcasing local, regional, and national filmmakers, talent, and organizations. The event consisted of Panelist, VIP interviews, and talent showcase in music, acting, and fashion. The events included notable guest speakers: Executive producers like Mark Lipsky (Eddie Murphy Movies), Stephen Simon (What Dreams May Come, Bill & Ted’s excellent Adventure), Larry Meistrich (Sling Blade), Barry Kats (Dane Cook Movies: Good Luck Chuck, My Best Friends Girl, Employee of the month) along with a long list of people with Network TV/Film credits: Norman Bryn (Make up artist, Cloverfield, Saturday Night Live). Neals goals were to bring enough talent in to start attracting distributors like Doug Schwab of Maverick Entertainment and ultimately, financial investors. During the years above, Neal produced several features: “London Betty” narrated by Clint Howard (The Waterboy) with actor Danial Von Bargain (Super Troopers, Malcolm in the Middle, Seinfeld) Trailer (video link) and was associate producer on Diamond Ruff starring (Fredro Starr, Felicia “Snoop” Pearson (The Wire) Trailer (Video Link) and took on various production roles for network TV including boom mic operator for Toddlers and Tierras, music video for American Idol winner Nick Fradiani (Video link), and videographer, lighting and sound for Country Music Television (Kid Rock and Cheryl Crow) (Video Link) Neal is a strong supporter of union jobs for people working for cast and crews of major studios in hollywood and networks with budgets, but also believes in supporting non union productions of students and independents just starting out with little to no budgets. Neal currently works in the communications department for the American Federation of Teachers Connecticut, shooting and editing videos supporting Teachers, PSRP’s, State Employees, & Healthcare workers since August 2000