As a director with a specialty in comedy, storytelling, and heartwarming subject matters, Neal cut his teeth as a performer on stage before transitioning to writing and directing. He signed the worldwide distribution deal for his micro-budget horror film while working at South Loop Elementary, where he wrote and directed children’s theatre in between bathroom breaks and time outs. Neal’s unique background and experience coupled with his obsession for coffee, Australian football, and bad 80’s movies give him a distinct voice in which he embeds in all of his work. Although getting Shortlisted at Cannes with a Super Bowl campaign is a career highlight for Neal, his favorite directing accomplishment is a ‘Thank You’ note and flowers from actor Bill Pullman for his comedy directing work on ‘Once Upon A Rom Com: The Bill Pullman Story’.