Pursuing truth through fiction.
Neil H. Weiss sees more than you know. A veteran playwright, screenwriter, and director, Neil pierces through the clutter to bring captivating stories of real-life struggle and triumph to both screen and stage.
With keen insight and a natural ability to uncover the hidden threads that connect us all, Neil will not only bring your vision to life, but elevate it to unite, entertain, and inspire the world.
Our Crossroads
Latest project.
Written and directed by Neil H. Weiss, Our Crossroads follows a young couple in 1969 rural Ohio who are called by their faith to take in six recently orphaned siblings (ages 4 - 18). Decades later, in present day Arizona, a spiritually troubled photographer is forced to confront his skepticism when a simple portrait session introduces him to the family and he witnesses their unwavering selflessness in the face of adversity.
Based on true-life events, discover an inspiring movie of faith, loss, and redemption in Our Crossroads.
Wielding a deeper perspective.
Neil H. Weiss specializes in creating captivating stories of real-life struggle and triumph for film and theatrical productions. Whether writing, directing, or producing, he provides a unique ability to discover universal truths that resonate with a wide audience range.
Whatever your passion, Neil can help you find your voice and transform your story into something powerful and accessible. Working together to reveal the spark that makes your story unique, he’ll guide you through the process from concept to postproduction, and all the way to stage or screen.
Accolades.
EPIPHANY, 2016
(DIRECTOR, PRODUCER)
TOURED NORWAY AT INVITATION OF
NORWEGIAN CULTURAL ARTS COUNCIL
THE BRONZE STAR, 2013
(DIRECTOR, CO-PLAYWRIGHT)
KATCF SELECTION, WESTERN REGION
KENNEDY CENTER AWARD, BEST PRODUCTION
A SMALL ACT, 2010
(ASSOCIATE PRODUCER)
EMMY NOMINATION, BEST FEATURE DOCUMENTARY
SUNDANCE PREMIERE
HE ASKED FOR IT, 2008-2009
(DIRECTOR, PRODUCER)
OVATION NOMINATION, WORLD PREMIERE PLAYWRITING
GLAAD MEDIA NOMINATION, OUTSTANDING LA THEATER
FRONTIERS MAGAZINE, TOP 10 PLAYS OF 2008
LA LISTA NEGRA, 2006
(PRODUCER, SCRIPT CONSULTANT)
KATCF SELECTION, WESTERN REGION
KENNEDY CENTER AWARD, BEST PRODUCTION
Modoc, 2000
(SCREENWRITER)
Finalist Sundance lab
Finalist IFP/West producers lab
Quarter-finalist FADE In
YOUR OWN BEST ENEMY, 2000
(DIRECTOR, SCREENWRITER, PRODUCER)
UCLA SPOTLIGHT AWARD
JIM MORRISON AWARD
FUGUE, 1998
(DIRECTOR, SCREENWRITER, PRODUCER)
WASSERMAN FELLOWSHIP
CHANGING GUARD, 1995
(DIRECTOR, SCREENWRITER, PRODUCER)
MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION AWARD