Neil Shaw
Neil is an all-round filmmaker: cameraman, video editor, producer, field producer, broadcast journalist and director. Since 1999, he has made 16 documentaries and over 220 TV inserts and shorter videos.
About
Neil is an all-round filmmaker: cameraman, video editor, producer, field producer, broadcast journalist and director. Since 1999, he has made 16 documentaries and over 220 TV inserts and shorter videos. United Nations: three documentaries and 11 shorter videos for UNHCR, UNICEF, UNAIDS and UNDP. Video Journalism: 200 shot, scripted and edited six-minute video news features for Associated Press (Horizons) since 2006 as a regular contributor. Investigative television: 13 x ten-minute inserts for MNET’s Carte Blanche programme. Al Jazeera: two Witness documentaries: “Suzete’s Battle” and “Tresor And The Camp Musicians.” NGO & Government: the UK and South African governments, Translators Without Borders, the International Water Management Institute, and others. Corporate: Cargill, GSK. Adventure and Travel: seven documentaries, including “Cape To Cairo By Train” — sold to channels like Southern Africa Direct, and as in-flight entertainment, and all available on YouTube.
- 28 years' experience
- Joined May 2026
Skills· 6
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- AfrikaansAdvanced
- FrenchIntermediate
- PortugueseBeginner
- Greek, ModernIntermediate
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Non-Profit Organization
- Education
- Professional Services
- Government
Work experience· 30 roles
The Copper Route: Africa West to East By Train
Across the Balkans By Train
Irrigation in South Africa
Education
Certifications and awards
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