Biography

Neal Dhand is a writer, director, producer, and teacher from Philadelphia. He makes genre films that are socially aware and frequently revisionist.

 In fall 2021 Neal directed the feature film Dark My Light from his own script. Dark My Light is a sci-fi drama and thriller for the modern age. It’s currently in post-production for a 2023 release. 

Neal’s short films include selections at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, Sidewalk Film Festival, Cinequest, and many others. His screenplays have placed in a variety of competitions, including the Nicholl Fellowship, American Zoetrope, and Austin.

Neal has taught screenwriting, directing, producing, and film analysis at universities in Pennsylvania, New York, and the Czech Republic. He received his BA from the University of Chicago, and his MFA from the Rochester Institute of Technology.