Julio Neri

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Producer at Various
January 1, 1978 - December 31, 2007
Produced and directed 3 feature films and more than 12 short films, as well as several TV programs and series. Recipient of multiple international and national awards for film work. Member of juries at numerous international film festivals across Spain, France, Canada, Iran, Belgium, USA, and Venezuela between 1980 and 2006. Served as jury member for Emmy International USA from 2004 to 2007.
Executive Producer at Channel 8 Venezuela
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1992
Executive Producer of 'Premiere,' a variety magazine program in 1984, and 'Mundo Económico,' a business magazine in 1991/92.
Founder and Distributor at Latin American Independent Network (LAIN)
January 1, 1981 - December 31, 2003
Founded LAIN, a Latin American television program distribution group in 1981. Launched LAIN International in Miami in 1992, later selling it to a technology public company in 2003.
Founder and Manager at Cinemania Network / LAINca
January 1, 1982 - June 1, 2024
Founded Cinemania Network in 1999 and LAINca in 1982. Launched Cinemania.TV, the first Spanish Language Film Streaming channel on the internet in 2000. Currently managing and programming over 20 streaming and social media video channels.
Festival Producer and Organizer at Various Film and TV Festivals
January 1, 1976 - December 31, 2007
Produced The Vanguard Film Festival (1976-1982), The International TV Festival (1986), and was an active member of the organizing committee of The Miami Latino Film Festival (2003-2007).
Producer and Director at Various (feature films, short films, TV programs and series)
January 1, 1978 - Present
Produced and directed 3 feature films and more than 12 short films, as well as several TV programs and series. Won multiple international and national awards.
Executive Producer at Channel 8 Venezuela
December 31, 1992 - July 9, 2025
Executive Producer for "Premiere" variety magazine (1984) and "Mundo Económico" business magazine (1991/92). Managed production and programming at channel level.
Producer at The Vanguard Film Festival, Caracas, Venezuela
December 31, 1982 - July 9, 2025
Produced and managed the Vanguard Film Festival which ran for multiple years from 1976 to 1982.
Producer at The International TV Festival, Caracas, Venezuela
December 31, 1986 - July 9, 2025
Produced the International TV Festival in Caracas in 1986, contributing to festival organization and operations.
Founder and Executive at The Latin American Independent Network (LAIN)
December 31, 2003 - July 9, 2025
Founder of LAIN, a LATAM television program distribution group. Launched LAIN International in Miami in 1992 and sold it in 2003. Also founded Cinemania Network and LAINca and launched Cinemania.TV as the first Spanish language internet film streaming channel.
Executive Producer at Channel 8 Venezuela
December 31, 1984 - July 9, 2025
Managed and executive-produced television magazine programs including 'Premiere' (variety) in 1984 and 'Mundo Económico' (business magazine) during 1991-1992.
Produced Film Festivals at Various
December 31, 2007 - July 9, 2025
Produced The Vanguard Film Festival (1976-1982) and The International TV Festival (1986) in Caracas. Active member of the organizing committee for the Miami Latino Film Festival (2003-2007).
Founder and Executive at The Latin American Independent Network (LAIN)
January 1, 1981 - Present
Founded LAIN, a Latin American television program distribution group (1981). Launched LAIN International in Miami in 1992, which was sold to a technology public company in 2003. Founded Cinemania Network and launched the first Internet Spanish Language Film Streaming channel: Cinemania.TV in 2000.
Executive Producer at Premiere variety magazine, Channel 8 Venezuela
December 31, 1984 - September 18, 2025
Executive Producer - 'Premiere' variety magazine
Executive Producer at Mundo Económico, Channel 8 Venezuela
December 31, 1992 - September 18, 2025
Executive Producer - 'Mundo Económico' business magazine
Producer at The Vanguard Film Festival
December 31, 1982 - September 18, 2025
Produced and directed The Vanguard Film Festival (Caracas, Venezuela)
Producer at The International TV Festival, Caracas
December 31, 1986 - September 18, 2025
Produced The International TV Festival, Caracas (1986)
Organizer/Committee Member at The Miami Latino Film Festival
December 31, 2007 - September 18, 2025
Active member of the Organizing Committee of The Miami Latino Film Festival (2003-2007)
Founder at The Latin American Independent Network (LAIN)
January 1, 1981 - Present
Founder of LAIN, a LATAM television program distribution group
Founder/CEO at LAIN International
December 31, 2003 - September 18, 2025
Launches LAIN International in Miami, FL; sold to a technology public company in 2003
Founder at Cinemania Network
January 1, 1999 - Present
Founded Cinemania Network
Founder/Project Lead at Cinemania.TV
January 1, 2000 - Present
Launched first Internet Spanish Language Film Streaming channel: Cinemania.TV
Jury Member - Cinema at Various International Festivals
January 1, 2006 - September 18, 2025
Member of the Jury at international film festivals in Spain, France, Canada, Iran, Belgium, USA and Venezuela (1980-2006).
Jury Member - Emmy International at Emmy International
January 1, 2007 - September 18, 2025
Member of the Jury for four consecutive years (2004-2007).
Executive Producer at Channel 8 Venezuela
January 1, 1984 - Present
Executive Producer - Premiere variety magazine.
Executive Producer at Channel 8 Venezuela
January 1, 1992 - September 18, 2025
Executive Producer - Mundo Económico business magazine.
Producer at The Vanguard Film Festival
January 1, 1982 - September 18, 2025
Produced the Vanguard Film Festival, Caracas, Venezuela.
Producer at The International TV Festival
January 1, 1986 - Present
Produced The International TV Festival, Caracas, Venezuela.
Organizer/Committee Member at Miami Latino Film Festival
January 1, 2007 - September 18, 2025
Active member of the Organizing Committee of The Miami Latino Film Festival, Miami, FL, USA.
Founder at Latin American Independent Network (LAIN)
January 1, 1981 - Present
Founder of LAIN, a LATAM television program distribution group.
Founder at LAIN International
January 1, 1992 - Present
Launches LAIN International in Miami, FL.
Founder at Cinemania Network / LAINca
January 1, 1982 - Present
Founder; LAINca (1982) and launched Cinemania.TV (2000).
Founder/Director of Content at Cinemania.TV
January 1, 2000 - Present
Launched the first Internet Spanish-language film streaming channel: Cinemania.TV.

Education

Computer Science at Central University of Venezuela
January 1, 1967 - December 31, 1968
School of Cinematography at Boston University
January 1, 1969 - December 31, 1969
School of Cinematography at Orson Welles Film School, Cambridge, Mass.
January 1, 1969 - December 31, 1971
School of Cinematography at Simon Bolívar University, Caracas Venezuela
January 1, 1972 - December 31, 1972
National School of Journalism at National School of Journalism, Caracas Venezuela
January 1, 1974 - December 31, 1974
Bachelor's at Central University of Venezuela
January 1, 1967 - December 31, 1968
School of Cinematography at Boston University
January 1, 1968 - December 31, 1968
School of Cinematography at Orson Welles Film School, Cambridge, Mass.
January 1, 1969 - December 31, 1971
School of Cinematography at Simon Bolívar University, Caracas Venezuela
January 1, 1972 - December 31, 1972
Journalism Diploma at National School of Journalism, Caracas Venezuela
January 1, 1974 - December 31, 1974
Bachelor's degree at Central University of Venezuela
January 1, 1967 - December 31, 1968
School of Cinematography at Boston University
January 1, 1969 - December 31, 1969
School of Cinematography at Orson Welles Film School
January 1, 1969 - December 31, 1971
School of Cinematography at Simon Bolívar University
January 1, 1972 - December 31, 1972
National School of Journalism at Caracas Venezuela
January 1, 1974 - December 31, 1974
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at Central University of Venezuela
January 1, 1967 - December 31, 1968
Cinematography study at Boston University
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025
Film School at Orson Welles Film School
January 1, 1969 - December 31, 1971
Cinematography at Simon Bolívar University
January 1, 1972 - September 18, 2025
Journalism at National School of Journalism
January 1, 1974 - September 18, 2025
Computer Science at Central University of Venezuela
January 1, 1967 - January 1, 1968
Cinematography at Boston University
January 11, 2030 - September 18, 2025
Cinematography at Orson Welles Film School
January 1, 1969 - January 1, 1971
Cinematography at Simon Bolívar University
January 1, 1972 - January 1, 1972
Journalism at National School of Journalism
January 1, 1974 - January 1, 1974

Qualifications

Palm D’Or
January 1, 1978 - December 31, 1978
Special Jury Award, Biarritz Film Festival
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1979
Special Jury Award, Cartagena International Film Festival
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 1980
Member of Juries at International Festivals
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 2006
Emmy International Jury Member
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Member of Jury - International Film Festivals
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 2006
Member of Jury - Emmy International, USA
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Member of Jury - International Film Festivals
January 1, 1980 - December 31, 2006
Member of Jury - Emmy International, USA
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Other