Gareth Neame represents the fourth generation of a remarkable dynasty that has made a significant contribution to the world of Cinema and Television over the past century. His great-grandparents were the distinguished society photographer and pioneer film-maker Elwin Neame (1885 - 1923) and the film actress and renowned beauty Ivy Close (1890

1968) and his grandfather was the durable cinematographer,

screenwriter, producer and director Ronald Neame (1911 - 2010). His great uncle was the author and screenwriter Derek Neame (1915 - 1979) and his father was the film and television producer and writer Christopher Neame (I) (1942 - 2011. He has established himself as a successful producer in his own right and runs the production company Carnival Films.