top of page

In Memory of CJ Neels

Our industry has lost a great one. 

Thank you for your generous contribution in the memory of CJ. He was a beloved part of our Texas production community and will be deeply missed. 

"CJ started his career in motion pictures at the Austin Film Society.  As well as many television series and commercials, he worked on the films of Temple Grandin, True Grit, Parkland, Boyhood, Transformer: Age of Extinction, Manglehorn, Men, Women, & Children, and Everybody Wants Some.  After joining the Director’s Guild of America, CJ worked as an Assistant Director on the films, The Founder, Marshall, and the series American Crime.  He was nominated for a Director’s Guild of America Award for his work on the Netflix series Godless.  His colleagues in the industry will remember him for his dedication to his co-workers, incredible work ethic and talent, and the lasting mark he left on the Austin, Texas film community." To read his full obituary please click here

To make a contribution to TXMPA

in CJ's honor please click here.

IMG_0829.jpeg

"The Long Road Home"

bottom of page