Neal Ludevig

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Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer @ Snarky Elephant Productions
Barcelona, CT, ES
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About Neal Ludevig

Neal Ludevig is a distinguished producer, artist, writer and director focused on challenging dominant systems in today’s world through storytelling. As a film producer, has been credited across fiction and nonfiction, including the 50th Year Anniversary of Black Woodstock (connected to the award winning “Summer of Soul” documentary), the Winter Jazz Fest concert with Maurice Brown and Anderson .Paak on Quincy Jones’ Network, “Qwest TV”, the acclaimed mini-series “Insomnia”, currently on the Revry Network, and most recently as a producer and director for the Juneteenth Special on FUSE TV with Ja Rule, Ashanti, Lalah Hathaway, Toosii, Tamika Mallory, Chuck D, Herbie Hancock, among others.His project “Rangoli” was awarded the prestigious Rainin Grant by SFFilm, reached the top 10 of the Tribeca Film Festival's "Untold Stories" Competition, and was in the second-round for the 2022 Sundance Producers Fellowship. He is currently also writing a feature film focused on addressing the intersections of identity, race, the artist experience, and mental health.His work has been covered (inter)nationally in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, CBS, ABC, Time Out, and Elle, them.us, and many more. He also hosts and produces the “Leave Looking Up” podcast, was named an Emerging Leader by the Association of Performing Arts Presenters (APAP), is a professional member of the Grammy Recording Academy, and has received a Congressional Proclamation from NYS for his work with the non-profit Harlem Arts Festival. In addition to his work in film and community building, Neal is currently the Chief Creative Officer at Snarky Elephant Productions, a company whose stories “address the elephant in the room”, the CEO and Founder of Moon31, an experiential media and consulting agency, and is currently the Executive Producer for the Revive Big Band’s 1st album, a 20+ piece big band with a collective 27 Grammy nominations and 13 Grammy wins between its members, led by the current MD for Ms. Lauryn Hill. He also helped launched Beyond Better Foods (aka ENLIGHTENED Better-For-You-Snacks), a national consumer package goods company dedicated to creating snacks that are truly healthy for you.

Neal Ludevig's Current Company Details
Snarky Elephant Productions

Snarky Elephant Productions

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Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer
Barcelona, CT, ES
Website:
snarkyelephant.com
Employees:
14
Neal Ludevig Work Experience Details
  • Snarky Elephant Productions
    Co-Founder And Chief Creative Officer
    Snarky Elephant Productions
    Barcelona, Ct, Es
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  • Snarky Elephant Productions
    Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer
    Snarky Elephant Productions Jun 2020 - Present
    New York, United States
    Since 2018 we’ve created content that has explored the underrepresented human experience, and has captured the attention of major festivals, such as the Tribeca Film Festival and Sundance. Our projects have been recognized as the best in their categories, and have been covered in major news outlets, and we aim to keep it that way. We champion new voices, and seek to nurture and foster a new generation of creators aiming to change the status quo culturally, and in our industry.
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  • Moon31, Llc
    Chief Executive Officer
    Moon31, Llc Jun 2018 - Present
    New York, Ny
    Moon31 is all about experiences that bring people together in innovative, unique ways. Through art, storytelling, shows, concerts, exhibitions, festivals, dinners, and more, Moon31 aims to create platforms for meaningful conversation that tackle the important issues of today, that circle around sustainability, LGBT advocacy, community building, civil rights, and gender equality. Under Neal's leadership, Moon31's productions have been covered in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, TimeOut… Show more Moon31 is all about experiences that bring people together in innovative, unique ways. Through art, storytelling, shows, concerts, exhibitions, festivals, dinners, and more, Moon31 aims to create platforms for meaningful conversation that tackle the important issues of today, that circle around sustainability, LGBT advocacy, community building, civil rights, and gender equality. Under Neal's leadership, Moon31's productions have been covered in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, TimeOut NY, Them Magazine, NPR, Us., USA Today, CNN, and more. Show less
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  • Revive Big Band
    Executive Producer
    Revive Big Band May 2020 - Present
    New York, United States
    Currently the acting Executive Producer for Igmar Thomas and the Revive Big Band's debut album. The group is a 20+ piece big band led by Igmar Thomas, current MD for Ms. Lauryn Hill, former bandleader for Nas. Combining jazz, hip-hop, funk, soul, blues & gospel, the band's members are all-stars in their own right, collectively garnering 27 Grammy nominations and 13 Grammy wins between them. Grounded in Black American Music, especially the jazz big band, the Revive Big Band redefines… Show more Currently the acting Executive Producer for Igmar Thomas and the Revive Big Band's debut album. The group is a 20+ piece big band led by Igmar Thomas, current MD for Ms. Lauryn Hill, former bandleader for Nas. Combining jazz, hip-hop, funk, soul, blues & gospel, the band's members are all-stars in their own right, collectively garnering 27 Grammy nominations and 13 Grammy wins between them. Grounded in Black American Music, especially the jazz big band, the Revive Big Band redefines what the big band sounds like. Covered in nearly every major media outlet from the New York Times, to NPR, to Okayplayer, the Revive Big Band has performed all over the world and has collaborated with some of the greatest artists out there today, including Talib Kweli, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Common, Esperanza Spalding, Gregory Porter, Bilal, Robert Glasper, Pharoahe Monch, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Nicholas Payton, Terrence Blanchard, among many others. Show less
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  • Insomnia
    Producer, Writer
    Insomnia May 2018 - Present
    New York, Ny
    INSOMNIA is a new dark comedy series about Nikhil - a queer, Indian American going through an identity crisis. When his aunt's medical bills begin to pile up, he has a chance encounter with a stranger who introduces him to the world of escorting. Through these adventures, he explores his sexuality, experiences euphoria, deals with racism, and suffers with loneliness - all while trying to get a good night's rest!
  • Oceanic Global Foundation
    Oceanic Standard (Ost) Consultant
    Oceanic Global Foundation Mar 2020 - Present
    New York, United States
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  • The Astor Party
    Founder
    The Astor Party Mar 2012 - Present
    Https://Www.Astorparty.Com/
    The Astor Party is the best jam and art-making event there is. We scream heartfelt lyrics at the top of our lungs, grab instruments that we've never played, move in ways that we want to move, and let it all go. The Astor Party is a movement hell bent on defying rules in the arts, facilitating spaces where attendees can get comfortable in their own skin, express themselves and get creative without judgement or consequences. Whether it be dancing, music, theatre, visual arts, everything happens… Show more The Astor Party is the best jam and art-making event there is. We scream heartfelt lyrics at the top of our lungs, grab instruments that we've never played, move in ways that we want to move, and let it all go. The Astor Party is a movement hell bent on defying rules in the arts, facilitating spaces where attendees can get comfortable in their own skin, express themselves and get creative without judgement or consequences. Whether it be dancing, music, theatre, visual arts, everything happens at these sessions. Show less
  • Fed Sessions
    Founder
    Fed Sessions Jul 2014 - Present
    Greater New York City Area
    FED stands for Feed, Education, and Discuss. Curated by a professional chef around each topic of discussion, participants all help cook the meal -- chopping the onions, pouring the wine, and baking the goods! When the meal is ready, participants sit down, share the meal that they all helped create, and break bread together during a provocative discussion lead by thought leaders from around the globe.
  • Selina
    Experience Board Member, New York City
    Selina Oct 2020 - May 2023
    New York, New York, United States
    The Selina Experience Board is a specially curated group of advisors who are passionate about their local culture and community, and advise and support Selina as it aims to become a hub for culture in the community it resides in.
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  • Badassery
    Public Speaker And Member
    Badassery Jun 2020 - May 2023
    Badassery is a highly curated community of public speakers who are on a mission to diversify cultural conversations with real, honest and experience-driven perspectives.We’re a collective of diverse rising leaders who are on a mission to unleash each other’s power. Through community, events, public speaking and member matching, Badassery is made to nurture growth, spark inspiration and create real connections.
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  • Homefreefilm, Llc
    Script Supervisor
    Homefreefilm, Llc Jul 2021 - Sep 2021
    Austin, Texas, United States
    Home Free is a comedy feature film based on a true story about an unhoused professor and the 19-year-olds who took him (and more neighbors) in at their six-bedroom house while attending the University of Austin, Texas. Through the film's powerful premise, the story elevates the important issue of Homelessness which is an ever-growing issue across the country.As the Script Supervisor for the film, I worked directly with the Writer and Director to oversee all continuity for the film. In… Show more Home Free is a comedy feature film based on a true story about an unhoused professor and the 19-year-olds who took him (and more neighbors) in at their six-bedroom house while attending the University of Austin, Texas. Through the film's powerful premise, the story elevates the important issue of Homelessness which is an ever-growing issue across the country.As the Script Supervisor for the film, I worked directly with the Writer and Director to oversee all continuity for the film. In this capacity I was liaising with each department, departments ultimately acting as the editor's and writer's representative as well as being the right-hand aide to the director and the director of photography. Show less
  • Future X Sounds
    Senior Associate Producer (Usa), Nyc Co-Producer And Nyc Curator
    Future X Sounds Aug 2018 - Apr 2020
    New York, Ny
    Currently leading execution, marketing, branding and development on national Future Sounds concert series, and leading curation for the 50th Year Anniversary of the Harlem Cultural Festival (aka Black Woodstock), in collaboration with Summerstage, featuring Igmar Thomas, Talib Kweli, Braxton Cook, Keyon Harrold, and a number of special guests.The event was covered in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, TimeOut NY, Thrillist, CNN, NY1, among many others.
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  • Revive Music Group
    Co Producer
    Revive Music Group Feb 2018 - Aug 2019
    Greater New York City Area
    Co-produced Gary Bartz's 50th Year Anniversary of "Another Earth" and Charles Tolliver's 50th Anniversary of 'Paper Man'. Performed at North Sea Jazz Fest, Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, and the Newport Jazz Festivals. Featuring Gary Bartz, Ravi Coltrane, Charles Tolliver, Nasheet Waits, James King, Jack DeJohnette, Buster Williams, and Jason Moran. I coordinated all aspects of the performance, developed content and copy for the show, created all necessary tech and performance materials… Show more Co-produced Gary Bartz's 50th Year Anniversary of "Another Earth" and Charles Tolliver's 50th Anniversary of 'Paper Man'. Performed at North Sea Jazz Fest, Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, and the Newport Jazz Festivals. Featuring Gary Bartz, Ravi Coltrane, Charles Tolliver, Nasheet Waits, James King, Jack DeJohnette, Buster Williams, and Jason Moran. I coordinated all aspects of the performance, developed content and copy for the show, created all necessary tech and performance materials, finalized negotiations and contracts, and secured a partnership with the National Jazz Museum among others to create additional programming. Show less
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  • Harlem Arts Festival
    Founder | Executive Director
    Harlem Arts Festival Nov 2010 - Sep 2017
    Harlem, New York
    In my capacity as Executive Director I acted as the face of the organization. I worked to build, manage and expand the HAF team and its committees, coordinate the direction and identity of the company, leverage relationships and partnerships to raise the funds, expand HAFs programming, identify, cultivate and secure investors and sponsors, program all of the performances HAF produces, manage HAF's website and marketing/media efforts, and plan the festival's major events. As a board member and… Show more In my capacity as Executive Director I acted as the face of the organization. I worked to build, manage and expand the HAF team and its committees, coordinate the direction and identity of the company, leverage relationships and partnerships to raise the funds, expand HAFs programming, identify, cultivate and secure investors and sponsors, program all of the performances HAF produces, manage HAF's website and marketing/media efforts, and plan the festival's major events. As a board member and co-founder, I established nearly all protocol for the board, found and recruited nearly all of HAF's board until 2017. I handled nearly all of HAF's legal paperwork to ensure its attainment of non-profit status, and raised nearly all of the funds through grant-writing, donations, ticket sales, and sponsorship acquisition. I also played a serious role in our community relations.In only a few short years, HAF showcased more than 200+ artists throughout the year and during its festival. HAF garnered press from media outlets such as CBS News, ABC News, The New York Times, Time Out New York, The New York Daily News, The Village Voice, Amsterdam News, Flavorpill, and more. Attendance grew exponentially since its founding in 2012 with more than 6,000 attendees in 2014 alone. HAF's budget and staff more than quintupled since 2012, with the festival’s reputation growing each year since inception. HAF marked the amphitheater and Harlem as a performance destination for world- class artists while cultivating local talent. Show less
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  • Beyond Better Foods, Llc
    Chief Operating Officer
    Beyond Better Foods, Llc May 2012 - Nov 2014
    New York, New York
    I served as the Chief Operating Officer (C.O.O.) at Beyond Better Foods LLC, a consumer packaged goods company that believes in offering a healthy, delicious product that will make you rethink what “health food” can be. As C.O.O. I managed the company’s national marketing strategy, coordinated all external events, managed its partnerships, leveraged relationships, identified and established all press opportunities, finalized sponsorship opportunities, and was responsible for hiring, training… Show more I served as the Chief Operating Officer (C.O.O.) at Beyond Better Foods LLC, a consumer packaged goods company that believes in offering a healthy, delicious product that will make you rethink what “health food” can be. As C.O.O. I managed the company’s national marketing strategy, coordinated all external events, managed its partnerships, leveraged relationships, identified and established all press opportunities, finalized sponsorship opportunities, and was responsible for hiring, training, and directing staff. While at ENLIGHTENED, in less than a year ENLIGHTENED became available around the country, partnered and established relationships with Avon, Rodale, Niche Media, Whole Foods, The American Diabetes Association, Revlon, the American Cancer Society, The Color Run, and more, and has been featured on Bloomberg, Men’s Journal, Cosmo, Women's Health, Hungry Girl, Redbook, Joan Hamberg, and more. Show less
  • Addeo Music International (Ami)
    Agent / Artist Coordinator
    Addeo Music International (Ami) Jan 2010 - May 2012
    AGENTSupported several music agents in routing, negotiating and booking live concert tours. Was responsible for finding and booking performances for AMI music clients at performing arts centers, venues, music festivals, universities, and jazz clubs in the Northwest territory and New York City in the US.ARTIST COORDINATOR/TOUR MANAGERCoordinated and managed nearly all aspects of upcoming performances for AMI and its music clients: visas, budgeting, schedules, interview & press… Show more AGENTSupported several music agents in routing, negotiating and booking live concert tours. Was responsible for finding and booking performances for AMI music clients at performing arts centers, venues, music festivals, universities, and jazz clubs in the Northwest territory and New York City in the US.ARTIST COORDINATOR/TOUR MANAGERCoordinated and managed nearly all aspects of upcoming performances for AMI and its music clients: visas, budgeting, schedules, interview & press inquiries, travel, group payment, and accommodations, Notable artists include: Robert Glasper, Steve Lukather, Randy Brecker, Robben Ford, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Pete Rock, Paquito D’Rivera, Pharoah Sanders, Roy Ayers, Darryl Jones, Gary Peacock, Lupe Fiasco, Mos Def, MF DoomOFFICE MANAGERHandled incoming email and phone inquiries, calendars, appointments, and office records. Drafted and issued all contracts, prepared all materials and registration for conferences, and maintained website multimedia and content.More information can be found at www.theAMIagency.com. Show less
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  • Base
    Business Development/Press Intern
    Base Jun 2010 - Sep 2010
    Reached out to press and international design competitions regarding current projects and Base news. Created master press lists for the company’s 5 worldwide branches. Updated blog with articles, relevant materials, media, & conducted interviews with notable arts professionals, designers, andarchitects. Strategized to expand Base’s readership and presence online.
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  • Young Acting Training Center (Yatc)
    Advertising And Marketing
    Young Acting Training Center (Yatc) Nov 2008 - May 2010
    An acting training center for youths ages 6 - 21 based in NYC.
  • Grumpy Films
    Musician
    Grumpy Films Dec 2009 - Jan 2010
    An alto and tenor saxophonist composing and performing the horn section, for the short short entitled "Manfoam".
  • Talk Program
    English And Music Teacher
    Talk Program Feb 2009 - Aug 2009
    Working in two schools, I devised a 6 - month English Language for all children in grades 1 - 6. I used a variety of teaching methods that included music, games, acting, & multimedia. I also taught the music classes, helping both individuals and groups with classical music arrangements. While doing this I worked one on one with teachers helping them prepare for their English exams.

Neal Ludevig Skills

Music Arts Administration Festivals Creative Direction Blogging Composition Acting Sponsorship Concerts Teaching Entertainment Training Management Music Industry Jazz Performing Arts Musicians Event Planning Music Production Program Management A&r Nonprofits Tour Management Music Composition Nonprofit Organizations Public Speaking Marketing Event Management Microsoft Office Salesforce.com Adobe Photoshop Indesign Adobe Illustrator Strategic Planning Business Development Leadership Fundraising Public Relations

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Neal Ludevig works for Snarky Elephant Productions

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Neal Ludevig attended Columbia University - Columbia Business School, Brandeis University, Brandeis University.

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Neal Ludevig has skills like Music, Arts Administration, Festivals, Creative Direction, Blogging, Composition, Acting, Sponsorship, Concerts, Teaching, Entertainment, Training.

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