Neil Sandoz
I’m a creative storyteller, editor, director, and producer with 14+ years of experience developing commercial, documentary, and narrative work.
About
I’m a creative storyteller, editor, director, and producer with 14+ years of experience developing commercial, documentary, and narrative work. I blend the instinct of a deeply creative filmmaker with the structure and discipline honed through years in agencies, nonprofit, and freelance production.
I directed Open Your Eyes, a feature-length documentary that earned international recognition and was selected as an Official Selection at the 2025 NBO Film Festival in Nairobi, Kenya. I’ve produced 100+ films, led multi-cultural creative teams, built production pipelines, and delivered campaigns for global NGOs and major U.S. brands. I’ve lived in Nairobi (Kenya) from 2017–2025, drawing on cross-cultural communication, creative flexibility, and the ability to navigate complex production challenges.
- 16 years' experience
- Joined February 2026
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Non-Profit Organization
- Professional Services
- Software & Internet
Work experience· 5 roles
Directed and managed a feature-length documentary from concept through international festival release; led all aspects of production including story development, interviews, cinematography, editing, and color; secured official selections and international recognition. Coordinated partnerships, field logistics, creative direction, and international collaboration.
Helped launch and build a successful film making startup serving East African clients; created foundational workflows, pitches, pricing structures, and creative direction for early projects; guided the team in producing fundraising campaigns that generated nearly $850,000; fully transitioned the company to local leadership and now operates independently.
Produced 60+ internal and external film projects spanning documentary, campaign, and social content; led a multidisciplinary creative team (video, audio, photo, written storytelling).
Education
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