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.
Entertainment & Sports Spotlight hosted by Malibash. EP. 6: Weathering the Industry As A Script Writer & Director – with C. Neil Davenport. (May 17, 2025) Student Television Network presents, Unscripted hosted by Van Emberger and Nicole Borman. EP.4: How to Make a Short Film (Nov. 17, 2023)
I didn’t come from money. Didn’t have legacy connections. Didn’t even have a blueprint – All I had was a dream, a blue-collar work ethic, and a family who told me; “If you’re going to chase this, chase it all the way.” “Roadside Attractions has acquired the U.S. rights to “Camp Hideout” and will release the […]
More Essays on: https://substack.com/@cneildavenport
“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 […]