Neil studied architecture at the Architectural Association in London before he became a film maker. He took film courses at Birbeck College in London and went on to learn his craft working on short and feature films. He formed a company with three other film makers and went on to produce a 'BAFTA' nominated documentary for Channel 4. He subsequently formed 'RABOTAT' where he directed a 'BAFTA' winning title sequence for Channel 4 and has directed and produced several short films which have been shown at film festivals around the world. He has also sat on juries at International Film festivals, has been invited to the 'Talent Campus' at the Berlin Film Festival and is now developing two feature films.