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Romanian film director, producer, and screenwriter based in Bucharest, with a track record across historical drama, mockumentary black comedy, and genre comedy. Experienced across the full production lifecycle—from concept and script development through financing, casting, production, and post-production supervision. Known for distinctive visual storytelling paired with practical production management, Theo integrates new technologies (including AI-assisted A/V workflows) into traditional filmmaking. He also shapes festival positioning and release strategy while leading teams and coordinating stakeholders end-to-end.…Romanian film director, producer, and screenwriter based in Bucharest, with a track record across historical drama, mockumentary black comedy, and genre comedy. Experienced across the full production lifecycle—from concept and script development through financing, casting, production, and post-production supervision. Known for distinctive visual storytelling paired with practical production management, Theo integrates new technologies (including AI-assisted A/V workflows) into traditional filmmaking. He also shapes festival positioning and release strategy while leading teams and coordinating stakeholders end-to-end.

Theo Thorn Neagu

Film Director, Film Producer, Screenplay Writer, +4

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Romanian film director, producer, and screenwriter based in Bucharest, with a track record across historical drama, mockumentary black comedy, and genre comedy. Experienced across the full production lifecycle—from concept and script development through financing, casting, production, and post-production supervision. Known for distinctive visual storytelling paired with practical production management, Theo integrates new technologies (including AI-assisted A/V workflows) into traditional filmmaking. He also shapes festival positioning and release strategy while leading teams and coordinating stakeholders end-to-end.…Romanian film director, producer, and screenwriter based in Bucharest, with a track record across historical drama, mockumentary black comedy, and genre comedy. Experienced across the full production lifecycle—from concept and script development through financing, casting, production, and post-production supervision. Known for distinctive visual storytelling paired with practical production management, Theo integrates new technologies (including AI-assisted A/V workflows) into traditional filmmaking. He also shapes festival positioning and release strategy while leading teams and coordinating stakeholders end-to-end.

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Romanian film director, producer, and screenwriter based in Bucharest, with a track record across historical drama, mockumentary black comedy, and genre comedy. Experienced across the full production lifecycle—from concept and script development through financing, casting, production, and post-production supervision.

Known for distinctive visual storytelling paired with practical production management, Theo integrates new technologies (including AI-assisted A/V workflows) into traditional filmmaking. He also shapes festival positioning and release strategy while leading teams and coordinating stakeholders end-to-end.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Director at Kaufland (commercial campaign) – "Paștele ca la noi acasă"

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Directed a commercial campaign for Kaufland, leading on-set creative execution and production coordination for the campaign deliverables.

Producer at Kickstarter (short film)

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Produced the short film from concept through completion. Coordinated financing, casting, and production logistics while safeguarding the creative vision through delivery and overall production management.

Director at Vasile și naveta spațială (Vasile and the Space Shuttle)

January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Directed a Romanian comedy blending everyday village life with an unlikely space adventure. Created the film’s intro using AI models trained on stills from the film, generating the shuttle’s trajectory through the cosmos. Contributed to the film’s popular Romanian cinema style within an ongoing body of work.

Producer, Director, Screenwriter & Concept Originator at Mourning Shift (feature film)

January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026

Produced and directed the mockumentary black comedy following four professional mourners navigating a single day of funerals. Originated the concept and co-wrote the screenplay. Managed the project from development and financing through production and post-production, coordinating budget, casting, and creative alignment across departments. Developed festival submission positioning and promotional strategy ahead of release.

Director at Radio RFI (online commercial)

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Conceived and directed an online commercial for Radio RFI, overseeing creative development through final direction for the commercial deliverable.

Director, Co-Writer & Concept Originator at Avram Iancu Against the Empire

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Directed and co-wrote a historical feature about Avram Iancu and the 1848 revolution in Transylvania, originating the concept behind the screenplay. Managed full post-production and implemented AI-generated A/V transitions to modernize storytelling while keeping a classic historical narrative feel.

Co-Director at Transilvanian Ninja

January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Co-directed a genre-blending comedy about two peasants who learn martial arts to defend their village from local bullies. Oversaw post-production to ensure the final cut matched the intended comedic/genre tone.

Director at Kadjavsi – "Sidelines" (artistic music video)

January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Directed the artistic music video for Kadjavsi, translating the creative vision into a filmed narrative and production execution.

Director, Screenwriter & Producer at Some Sail to None (short film)

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Directed, wrote, and produced a short film as a bachelor’s thesis project. Achieved selection at genre festivals including Filmmaker Sessions Volume 8, Lift-Off Global Network, and Buzduganul de Aur.

Screenwriter & Director (Proof of Concept) at Exito (proof of concept)

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Adapted Adrian Georgescu Jr.’s novel Exitus into a feature screenplay. Wrote and directed a proof of concept intended to develop the story into a feature film.

Director at D'Aucy (TVC)

January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

Directed a series of 7 television commercials for D'Aucy, starring Cătălin Scârlătescu as the protagonist.

Film Director at Freelancer

May 1, 2018 - Present

Directed the film "Transilvanian Ninja" and the film "Avram Iancu: Împotriva imperiului" for which I also wrote the screenplay. Directed a series of 7 commercials for D'Aucy. Adapted and directed the film "Exito" (2018), based on the novel Exitus by Adrian Georgescu Jr. Wrote and directed two short films. Directed the documentary "Copiii nimănui" (2017), investigating the dark side of Romania's social assistance system. Led a campaign against domestic violence, preceding the launch of the novel "Scrisoare către Ceaușescu" by George Burcea. Directed the music video "Stockholm" (2018) for the band Adam's Nest, which competed for Best Romanian Music Video at the Piatra Neamț Film Festival in 2018.