VIDEO SELECTED AS SEMI-FINALIST AT PARIS INTERNATIONAL SHORT FESTIVAL

September 12, 2023 

Paris International Short Festival

Hello Neil w, 
We would like to notify you that the status of your project has been updated. Your project has now been recognized as Semi-Finalist in the festival for September 2023. We extend our congratulations on your achievement. 

The final results of this season, along with the names of the winners, will be announced on Oct 10. 

At this time, we do not require any additional materials from you. 

Best regards, 
Paris International Short Festival

"WHAT IN THE WORLD IS THE WORLD COMING TO" video selected as a Semi-Finalist - a collaborative production by Neil w Young - lyricist, vocalist, video director; Michael Gogol - composer;Trevor Titian - editing and mixing engineer; Jody Matheson - video producer. 

Video available on YouTube.

 

NEIGHBOURS OF PARIS ON THE GRAND

January 2022 issue

I am truly honoured to be featured in the January issue of the local magazine, ‘NEIGHBOURS OF PARIS ON THE GRAND – quite an uplifting honour indeed to begin the New Year on.

2021 IAIA (International Academy of Independent Artists) Golden Kayak Awards   

Neil was the recipient of the Golden Kayak in the 2021 IAIA (International Academy of Independent Artists) Golden Kayak Awards for Best Country Song 2020 for his song There Won’t Be Any Arizona – Radio Mix.

2021 IAIA (International Academy of Independent Artists) Golden Kayak Awards   

Neil was the recipient of the Golden Kayak in the 2021 IAIA (International Academy of Independent Artists) Golden Kayak Awards for Best World Song 2020 for his song What In The World Is The World Coming To

Described as a ‘great tribute to the truth’ the song was a collaborative work between Neil and musician Michael Gogol of Germany. Michael composed the galvanizing ElectroPop music while Neil wrote the Dylanesque-like lyrics and performed the compelling vocals. 

Neil also directed the powerful and riveting YouTube video for the song. The video can be seen at https://youtu.be/sr_bvGomKu4

2021 IAIA (International Academy of Independent Artists) Golden Kayak Awards  

Neil was nominated for Best Male Artist 2020, Best Country Song 2020 – There Won’t Be Any Arizona – Radio Mix, Best World Song 2020 – What In The World Is The World Coming To, and Best Miscellaneous Song 2020 - The Silver Cross Medal of Honour.