Neil Druckmann

Neil Druckmann‎; born December 5th 1978 is an Israeli-American writer, creative director, and programmer, and head of creative and president of Naughty Dog, known for his work in the video games The Last of Us and Uncharted Series. He was born and raised until the age of 10 in Israel, where his experiences with entertainment would later influence his storytelling techniques. He studied computer science at Carnegie Mellon University, before searching for work in the video game industry.

Works

Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II

Learn directly from the team at Naughty Dog about what it took to bring the acclaimed sequel The Last of Us Part II to life, with a new behind-the-scenes look at development.

Release Date: 2024-02-02

Character: Self - Director, Co-Writer, Vice President

Vote Count: 8

Making of The Last of Us

Featuring extensive interviews with the cast and crew, this all-access documentary gives a rare glimpse into the daunting behind-the-scenes efforts that went into the production of the HBO Original smash hit series The Last of Us.

Release Date: 2023-03-12

Character: Self

Vote Count: 23

Making of The Last of Us

Release Date: 2023-03-12

Department: Creator

Job: Creator

The Last of Us

Twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed, Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse the United States and depend on each other for survival.

Release Date: 2023-01-15

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Episode Count: 16

Vote Count: 5726

Uncharted

A young street-smart, Nathan Drake and his wisecracking partner Victor “Sully” Sullivan embark on a dangerous pursuit of “the greatest treasure never found” while also tracking clues that may lead to Nathan’s long-lost brother.

Release Date: 2022-02-10

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Vote Count: 6225

Naughty Dog: 30th Anniversary Video

Naughty Dog was founded in 1984. This in-depth documentary takes us on a journey from the beginning of the company to the household name we now know today.

Release Date: 2014-12-23

Character: Himself

Vote Count: 1

The Last of Us: One Night Live

To celebrate the launch of the PS4 version of The Last of Us, Naughty Dog brings last year’s Game of the Year to life in front of hundreds of fans in Santa Monica. This special one night only event will celebrate the artistry behind the game with a performance of the score, plus a “live read” of key scenes featuring the principal actors, as directed by Neil Druckmann

Release Date: 2014-07-28

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Character: Self

Vote Count: 10

From Dreams – Making “The Last of Us: Left Behind”

Go behind-the-scenes to explore the themes of love and loss and how The Last of Us: Left Behind single player story chapter was created.

Release Date: 2014-02-28

Character: Self

Vote Count: 9

How Videogames Changed the World

From Pong to Grand Theft Auto, Charlie Brooker delves into the history of videogames and pulls out a selection of its most significant titles. From Atari to Angry Birds, How Videogames Changed the World explores how interactive entertainment evolved from a penny arcade diversion into a medium that some believe is art, and shows how it is changing the way we work, communicate and, of course, play. Joined by Jonathan Ross, Dara O'Briain and gaming legends like Will Wright and John Romero, Brooker looks at how videogames have become the most progressive art form of the last 40 years. This humorous and insightful tour will surprise and entertain the uninitiated and dedicated gamers alike.

Release Date: 2013-11-30

Character: Self

Vote Count: 31

Grounded: Making The Last of Us

A feature-length exploration of the game's creation, and a love letter to the trials of exploring new territory. There are no road maps or guide books for creating a new world. The only way through is to fail—over and over again. This is the story of how a team of artists, musicians, programmers, writers, actors, filmmakers, playtesters, and a lonely UI designer—came together and pushed each other to build something larger than themselves.

Release Date: 2013-06-14

Character: Self

Vote Count: 34

Face Off

In this competition/elimination series, special effects make-up artists participate in elaborate challenges for a grand prize and the honor of being Hollywood's next great effects artist.

Release Date: 2011-01-26

Character: Guest Judge

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 79

Uncharted: Eye of Indra

In this motion comic set before the events shown of Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Nathan Drake is hired by the sinister Daniel Pinkerton to track down a treasure called the Eye of Indra.

Release Date: 2009-10-22

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Vote Count: 7

Uncharted: Eye of Indra

A motion comic set before the events of Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. It was released to promote the game Uncharted: Eye of Indra (2009).

Release Date: 2009-10-22

Department: Directing

Job: Director

Episode Count: 4

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Motion Comic

A motion comic adaptation of the prologue of Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (2007) released to promote the game.

Release Date: 2007-07-07

Department: Creator

Job: Creator