Neal Marshad
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Neal Marshad is an American film and television producer, director, cinematographer, Internet strategist, and designer.
and grew up in Croton-on-Hudson, New York
. Starting in 1971, Neal attended New York University
, Tisch School of the Arts for Film and TV.
over a 20 year period, starting in 1978.
In 1982, Marshad won his first Emmy award for outstanding achievement in directing and cinematography for his work for CBS Sports’ coverage of Super Bowl XVI
In 1983, Marshad formed Neal Marshad Productions, as an entity to produce television shows and corporate television programs.
In 1989, Marshad produced and directed the film The Conspiracy of Silence
with actress Kathleen Turner
.
In 1993, while working for IBM Latin America, creating a film about making the Vatican Library accessible online, Marshad pioneered streaming video on the internet, and was first to stream a video on a BBC
’s website in 1995.
In 1996, Marshad formed Marshad Technology Group and was hired by clients including Chanel
, Neiman Marcus
, La Prairie, and the BBC to strategize their internet businesses. In the same year, he was commissioned by Speedo
, the swimwear manufacturer, to create and launch Speedo.com. He was the first to enable email communication between Olympic athletes and sports fans online. This was for the Olympics Summer games in Atlanta, Georgia.
Neal Marshad was director of photography (videographer) for the USC Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education
interviews in West Hampton, New York. Under the direction of Steven Spielberg
, the Foundation has collected the permanent testimony of over 52,000 holocaust survivors, liberators, rescuers, and war crimes trial participants.
Marshad collaborated with playwright Edward Albee
to create videos of his performances at the Jack Lenor Larsen
sculpture garden at Longhouse Reserve, East Hampton, New York in 1999.
Marshad is currently an executive producer for EuroCinema, the Video-On-Demand television network available specializing in European box office films that is in 30 million United States homes.
Marshad was hired in November 2010 by Iron Chef America
Cat Cora
to design her new website CatCora.com.
In August 2011 Neal Marshad signed an agreement with the Apollo Theater
to exclusively develop, joint venture and produce musical and comedy shows and events as filmed entertainment specifically designed for online streaming to worldwide audiences.
Personal life
He was born on April 25, 1952 in Peekskill, New YorkPeekskill, New York
Peekskill is a city in Westchester County, New York. It is situated on a bay along the east side of the Hudson River, across from Jones Point.This community was known to be an early American industrial center, primarily for its iron plow and stove products...
and grew up in Croton-on-Hudson, New York
Croton-on-Hudson, New York
Croton-on-Hudson is a village in Westchester County, New York, United States. The population was 8,070 at the 2010 census. It is located in the town of Cortlandt, in New York City's northern suburbs...
. Starting in 1971, Neal attended New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
, Tisch School of the Arts for Film and TV.
Career Timeline
After graduating New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in 1974, Marshad produced and photographed films for NBC’s Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live is a live American late-night television sketch comedy and variety show developed by Lorne Michaels and Dick Ebersol. The show premiered on NBC on October 11, 1975, under the original title of NBC's Saturday Night.The show's sketches often parody contemporary American culture...
over a 20 year period, starting in 1978.
In 1982, Marshad won his first Emmy award for outstanding achievement in directing and cinematography for his work for CBS Sports’ coverage of Super Bowl XVI
Super Bowl XVI
Super Bowl XVI was an American football game played on January 24, 1982, at the Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan to decide the National Football League champion following the 1981 regular season. It marked the first time that a Super Bowl was held at a cold-weather city...
In 1983, Marshad formed Neal Marshad Productions, as an entity to produce television shows and corporate television programs.
In 1989, Marshad produced and directed the film The Conspiracy of Silence
The Conspiracy of Silence
The Conspiracy of Silence is a documentary TV film that was broadcast three times on PBS in the United States in 1995 and 1996. The title is formed from the assumption that there is a conspiracy of silence that surrounds domestic violence...
with actress Kathleen Turner
Kathleen Turner
Mary Kathleen Turner is an American actress. She came to fame during the 1980s, after roles in the Hollywood films Body Heat, Peggy Sue Got Married, Romancing the Stone, The War of the Roses, Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Prizzi's Honor...
.
In 1993, while working for IBM Latin America, creating a film about making the Vatican Library accessible online, Marshad pioneered streaming video on the internet, and was first to stream a video on a BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
’s website in 1995.
In 1996, Marshad formed Marshad Technology Group and was hired by clients including Chanel
Chanel
Chanel S.A. is a French fashion house founded by the couturier Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, well established in haute couture, specializing in luxury goods . She gained the name "Coco" while maintaining a career as a singer at a café in France...
, Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus, formerly Neiman-Marcus, is a luxury specialty retail department store operated by the Neiman Marcus Group in the United States. The company is headquartered in the One Marcus Square building in Downtown Dallas, Texas, and competes with other department stores such as Saks Fifth...
, La Prairie, and the BBC to strategize their internet businesses. In the same year, he was commissioned by Speedo
Speedo
Speedo International Ltd. is a manufacturer and distributor of swimwear and swim-related accessories. Founded in Australia in 1914, the industry leading company is now a subsidiary of Pentland Group Plc. Today, the Speedo brand can be found on products ranging from swimsuits and goggles to wrist...
, the swimwear manufacturer, to create and launch Speedo.com. He was the first to enable email communication between Olympic athletes and sports fans online. This was for the Olympics Summer games in Atlanta, Georgia.
Neal Marshad was director of photography (videographer) for the USC Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education
USC Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education
The USC Shoah Foundation Institute for Visual History and Education, formerly Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation, is a nonprofit organization established by Steven Spielberg in 1994, one year after completing the Academy Award-winning film Schindler's List...
interviews in West Hampton, New York. Under the direction of Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg
Steven Allan Spielberg KBE is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, video game designer, and studio entrepreneur. In a career of more than four decades, Spielberg's films have covered many themes and genres. Spielberg's early science-fiction and adventure films were seen as an...
, the Foundation has collected the permanent testimony of over 52,000 holocaust survivors, liberators, rescuers, and war crimes trial participants.
Marshad collaborated with playwright Edward Albee
Edward Albee
Edward Franklin Albee III is an American playwright who is best known for The Zoo Story , The Sandbox , Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? , and a rewrite of the screenplay for the unsuccessful musical version of Capote's Breakfast at Tiffany's . His works are considered well-crafted, often...
to create videos of his performances at the Jack Lenor Larsen
Jack Lenor Larsen
Jack Lenor Larsen is a textile designer, author and collector and promoter of traditional and contemporary craftsmanship in all its forms.-Early life and education:...
sculpture garden at Longhouse Reserve, East Hampton, New York in 1999.
Marshad is currently an executive producer for EuroCinema, the Video-On-Demand television network available specializing in European box office films that is in 30 million United States homes.
Marshad was hired in November 2010 by Iron Chef America
Iron Chef America
Iron Chef America: The Series is an American cooking show based on Fuji Television's Iron Chef, and is the second American adaptation of the series, following the failed Iron Chef USA. The show is produced by Food Network, which also carried a dubbed version of the original Iron Chef. Like the...
Cat Cora
Cat Cora
Catherine "Cat" Cora is a Greek-American professional chef best known for her featured role as an "Iron Chef" on the Food Network television show Iron Chef America.-Early life:...
to design her new website CatCora.com.
In August 2011 Neal Marshad signed an agreement with the Apollo Theater
Apollo Theater
The Apollo Theater in New York City is one of the most famous, and older, music halls in the United States, and the most famous club associated almost exclusively with Black performers...
to exclusively develop, joint venture and produce musical and comedy shows and events as filmed entertainment specifically designed for online streaming to worldwide audiences.
External links
- http://www.marshad.com
- http://caudalie-usa.com/
- Marshad Technology Group/Neal Marshad Productions' Facebook Page
- NYT.com Style Section article