Reared by a blue-collar family, screenwriter/producer, C. Neil Davenport develops award-winning stories about entrepreneurial underdogs who shoot for the stars while the world holds them down. His work inspires the pursuit of success and examines the essence of hope.
Neil has two produced features, Camp Hideout (2023) and Bryn Gets a Life (2021) as well he has three films in development, Eight Years, All In and Vultures. He has a Master of Fine Arts in screenwriting from the University of North Carolina, a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Humanities & Social Sciences from Augusta University and an Associate Degree in Paralegalism from the University of North Florida.
Neil believes in the power of community. He sees filmmaking as a piece of art which can only be achieved through the collective act of many talented people in pursuit of a singular goal and as a business venture, he seeks opportunities that will help those creatives excel in their craft. Building a film is a commutative endeavor and it's only through the success of the community that true accomplishment can be realized.
“Roadside Attractions has acquired the U.S. rights to “Camp Hideout” and will release the family comedy theatrically in the fall.” “We’re excited by the warmly moving and funny CAMP HIDEOUT, and to continue Roadside’s theatrical success with faith-based films such as I CAN ONLY IMAGINE and the recent FAMILY CAMP,” Roadside Attractions’ co-president, Howard Cohen said. “How […]
Someone Had The Same Idea As Me (And That Is A Good Thing) “When I came across the upcoming feature film, The Apprentice, my heart sank. For the previous year, I have been developing the same idea about a young Donald J. Trump making a name for himself.” Artists Need To Be Animals “At its core, […]
I began a career in the insurance industry in 1974, but the real excitement began when I started handling medical malpractice claims. In 1995, I became a Claim Manager and had authority to decide whether a case was settled or was in the hands of a jury to determine the outcome. When I retired in 2014, I had taken […]
“My name is David H Hanks, author of The Disappearance and the Carson Griffin Nuclear Thriller Series. I have also published many scientific papers over my career as an International Nuclear Safeguards Analyst with the U.S. Government. Earlier in my career I was appointed to a United Nations Inspector post for the International Atomic Energy […]
“Working with Neil has not only been a pleasant experience but also a professional one. He was able to help me talk though my idea for my script to know what I wanted. He was then able to take my ideas and put them on paper. He was easy to work with, very knowledgeable and […]
Jason Brown. CEO of Called Higher Studios, Inc.
“Neil was instrumental in bringing Called Higher Studios’ idea for Camp Hideout to fruition. As a kids camp movie, there were a lot of moving parts, research, comedic elements, location visits, pranks and more… Neil was involved in all of those aspects. He was able to take direction well and help us craft a great […]
“I collaborated with Neil on the creation of a series of interconnected blog posts about film – from writing scripts to enjoying films to reviewing them. Throughout the process, he was laser focused, always ready and willing to discover how to take his writing to the next level. His passion shines through – and so […]
Jason Brown. Co-Founder of Aro Lucha, Inc.
“Working with Neil has been an absolute pleasant experience. We first met Neil during a production where he came to help out and crew. You were able to see his work ethic and his drive even then. Later we learned that he was a writer and through multiple conversations we decided to hire him to […]
Cameron Logan. Founder of Logan Social Entertainment
“C. Neil is such a pleasure to work with. He has the amazing ability to take an idea and expand on it in a way that not only improves the script, but enhances the story. A student of film, he knows the ins and outs of telling an interesting, entertaining, coherent narrative, while taking the […]
Keith M. Jowers. Founder of Dads 4 Life
I hosted C. Neil Davenport recently for a Screenwriters Workshop to benefit our local production club. The five-hour session was an excellent workshop. All attendees learned so much and were able to immediately put into practice what they learned. I highly recommend Neil for any event where his services may be utilized. Neil is a […]