Biography

Dane Neves is an accomplished filmmaker, marketing professional, and champion of creative storytelling. With skills ranging from directing to writing to editing to photography, Neves' independent films and corporate promotional videos have garnered local, national, and international recognition.

Neves earned a film degree through the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Academy for Creative Media. Following his passion for storytelling and social engagement, Neves began his career at Olelo Community Media, Oahu's PEG access television provider. Throughout his tenure, Neves developed deep ties within the communities of urban Honolulu, providing media training and production services to the public, eventually advancing into the company's marketing department. In addition to the many TV spots, graphic ads, and communications materials he created, Neves served, for many years, as the awards show producer of Youth Xchange, Hawaii's largest statewide student video competition.

Neves continuously strives to expand his skill set with alternate forms of artistry. In 2017, he was invited to write the libretto for, direct, and perform puppetry for the Pele Awards, one of 15 District Competitions for the American Advertising Awards recognizing the best advertising and creative design work in Hawaii. His success with this live stage production led to the opportunity to record a music album, Felt Something Beautiful, featuring 10 original songs written and performed by Neves himself.
- IMDb mini biography by: Dane Neves

Frequently features puppets in his films.