Biography

Cerves McNeill started his career as a storyteller working as a Writer-Director-Producer at major ad agencies on both coasts and Midwest conceiving and producing strategic branding messages for global clients. Prior to his ad career, Cerves was introduced to the world of film as the 15 year old bassist on the music score of Robert Downey, Sr.'s "Chafed Elbows." Two year later, Cerves also acted in the advertising cult film "Putney Swope" by Robert Downey, Sr. while studying writing and directing at New York University's Undergraduate Institute of Film and Television. Being a native New Yorker has given Cerves a multi-culti awareness and sensitivity, which serve as an inspirational wellspring for compelling stories with unforgettable characters. In 2000, Cerves launched Freelancealot Productions, an entertainment and marketing firm specializing in long and short format projects cross-platforming Hollywood, Madison Avenue and Silicon Valley. Cerves wrote "Zodiocracy" a stage play produced in Los Angeles in 2002, and has several big screen projects in development.
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