ABOUT ME
I'm a creative professional with 18+ years in media production and nonprofit marketing. I have had the honor of producing Hawaiʻi’s largest student video awards competition, writing and performing in a live musical production honoring the state's top advertising and creative talent, leading a major nonprofit rebrand in Nevada, and directing audiovisual experiences for live events and multimedia broadcasts across TV and digital platforms.
With a background in filmmaking, communications, and performing arts, I craft strategic, emotionally resonant media that drives engagement. My work has earned over 40 local, national, and international awards, but what motivates me most is the opportunity to collaborate, create meaningful content, and bring bold ideas to life.
Wanna read the longer version of my bio? Dane Neves is an award-winning filmmaker, marketing strategist, and advocate for innovative storytelling. With expertise spanning directing, screenwriting, editing, and photography, his independent films and corporate media projects have received recognition at local, national, and international levels. Neves holds a degree in Film from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Academy for Creative Media, where he honed his skills in visual storytelling and media production. His career began at ʻŌlelo Community Media, Oʻahu’s Public, Educational, and Government (PEG) access television provider. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in strengthening media literacy and engagement within Honolulu’s communities, providing production training and resources to the public. His leadership in the organization’s marketing department resulted in the creation of numerous television campaigns, graphic advertisements, and communication strategies. He also served as the longtime producer of Youth Xchange, Hawaiʻi’s premier statewide student video competition. Beyond traditional filmmaking, Neves has expanded his artistic repertoire to include live performance and music composition. In 2017, he was commissioned to write, direct, and perform puppetry for the Pele Awards, one of 15 District Competitions for the American Advertising Awards. His success in this role led to the production of Felt Something Beautiful, a music album featuring 10 original compositions written and performed by Neves. Committed to fostering the local film community, Neves joined the board of directors for the Hawaiʻi Filmmakers Collective in 2021, supporting emerging filmmakers and independent productions. Now based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Neves serves as the Marketing Manager at Spread the Word Nevada, the state’s largest children’s literacy nonprofit. In this role, he leverages his expertise in media production and strategic communications to amplify the organization’s mission of promoting literacy and educational equity.