Neil Mandt

Neil Mandt
Million Dollar Arm World Premiere at The El Capitain
OccupationsProducer, Director, Tech Entrepreneur
Known for
WebsiteNeilMandt.com

Neil Mandt is an American television and film producer, director, and technology entrepreneur. Based in Los Angeles, he has worked across broadcast television, feature films, and digital media since the 1990s. He is known for creating the ESPN series Jim Rome is Burning (2003) and Destination Truth (2007),[1] co-producing the Disney film Million Dollar Arm (2014), and executive producing the 79th Golden Globe Awards (2018).

Biography

Born in Czechoslovakia, Mandt moved to Los Angeles in the late 1980s and spent the 1990s directing three movies Hijacking Hollywood, The Million Dollar Kid and Arthur's Quest. He subsequently worked for NBC as a producer on its coverage of the 2000 Summer Olympics. In 2001, Mandt and his brother Michael Mandt founded Mandt Bros. Productions.

In 2003, the Mandt Brothers created Jim Rome Is Burning for ESPN.[1] In 2007 they created Destination Truth for the Sci Fi Channel, a series in which host Josh Gates investigated reports of mythical creatures and unexplained phenomena around the world.[2] In 2006, Mandt wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the independent film, Last Stop for Paul.[3] Last Stop For Paul was released theatrically in North America in March, 2008.[4]

In June 2011, Mandt and his brother partnered with Ranik Ultimate Fighting Federation (RUFF) China, a government-sanctioned MMA organization based in Shanghai, to oversee creative strategy and content production for live events and television series.[1] In 2013, Mandt became engaged to marketing executive Lauren Dixon.[5]

Mandt founded MANDT VR, a Los Angeles-based virtual reality and 360-degree video production company. In 2016, the company produced over 20 videos in 360-degree video format, creating content for PodcastOne and Oklahoma State University.[6][7] In January 2017, MANDT VR partnered with Forbes and PodcastOne to release 30 virtual reality 360-degree videos, totaling more than an hour of content.[8] That same month, MANDT VR formed a partnership with the Pittsburgh Steelers to produce immersive 360-degree virtual reality videos focused on game day experiences. In April 2017, MANDT VR partnered with the College Football Playoff to produce content for the College Football Playoff National Championship.[9]

In late 2017, IndyCar announced a partnership with MANDT VR to produce augmented reality and virtual reality content for the racing series.[10] In spring 2018, Mandt received a Clio Award for the 360-degree video production The Road to the Super Bowl, featuring the Philadelphia Eagles.[11] In 2020, Mandt and his wife Lauren Mandt released the CrimeDoor app on iOS and Android, an augmented reality platform focused on true crime content. The app allows users to access content related to real crime cases, and features AR reconstructions of crime scenes.[12] In January 2022, Mandt executive produced the 79th Golden Globe Awards.

References

  1. ^ a b c Graser, Marc (2012-01-19). "Mandts, Ranik ramp up MMA in China". Variety. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  2. ^ Jacobs, Evan (2007-05-24). "Josh Gates and Neil Mandt Look for Destination Truth". www.movieweb.com. Archived from the original on 2007-10-10. Retrieved 2008-03-19.
  3. ^ Anderson, John (2008-03-04). "Last Stop for Paul". Variety. Retrieved 2008-08-27.
  4. ^ "Last Stop for Paul". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  5. ^ Flans, Lindsay (2013-06-06). "FilmDistrict's Kimberly Smith Weds, Producer-Director Neil Mandt Engaged". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  6. ^ Hamilton, Ian (2016-09-19). "MANDT VR Plans To Produce Hundreds Of 360-Degree Videos". UploadVR. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  7. ^ Burns, Mark J. (2016-11-03). "Oklahoma State changing game with virtual recruiting". SI.com. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  8. ^ DVorkin, Lewis (2017-01-03). "Inside Forbes: We're Kicking Off 2017 By Embracing The Next Wave Of Media Realities". Forbes. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  9. ^ "This Week in VR Sport: MANDT VR and College Football Playoff and the NBA's Phoenix Suns Further Utilise VR". VRFocus. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  10. ^ "MANDT VR to Capture IndyCar Season Like Never Before". SportTechie. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  11. ^ "Philadelphia Eagles - Road to the Super Bowl". Clio Awards. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
  12. ^ Finley, Tara (2021-02-05). "Solving Cold Cases from Home with CrimeDoor". LA Weekly. Retrieved 2026-03-18.
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