MICHAEL NEIPRIS
Founder - Nautical Film Services

Growing up in Southern California, Michael graduated with a degree in business from the University of California at Long Beach in 1984.

In 1983 Michael started a company specializing in event marketing, planning, management and promotions. In just a year, Michael, at the age of 24 had successfully created a company that had offices in Southern California and Honolulu. Since 1986, Michael has consulted in the event marketing, event production, and event management industry.

Michael has received recognition for his work, including commendations from the Governors of Hawaii and California, and the City of Los Angeles. His work has been featured in TIME and NEWSWEEK magazines, and local, national, and international publications. Michael has lectured at major universities, conventions, and business groups on film production event marketing, event planning, promotions and management.

Michael's nautical film related services, event marketing, and event management experience includes working with blue chip corporations, advertising and promotional agencies, major sporting and entertainment events, theme parks, television and movie groups, and non-profit organizations on a regional, national, and international level. Highlights of his consulting work include: the Olympics, Super Bowl Half Time Show, World Cup Soccer, America's Cup, and wide array of nautical related film, television, and print work.