Both Michael's parents grew up in Prague, Czechoslovakia and moved to the United States three years prior to his birth. Michael's father, a classically trained art director and pianist, filled his childhood in Chicago with modern images, Czech puppetry, and a strict musical education.
By the age of eight, Michael was shooting and editing filmed narratives. He then attended various art schools, including the Art Institute of Chicago. The National High School Institute at Northwestern University is where Michael lived at age 15. He studied television and film prior to college.
He later returned to Northwestern University to get his Master's degree. Undergraduate Bachelor's were completed at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. All degrees focused on Film Production for Television Application. Throughout his studies, Michael worked at NBC and CBS Television in Chicago.
Seven years at DMB&B producing for clients such as American Dairy Association, Crest Toothpaste, Budweiser and Amoco Oil helped Michael to fully understand the needs of agencies and their clients.
Michael Neumann's One World Productions has been thriving for over a decade. Now in a large sunny loft at 824 West Superior Street in Chicago, One World's facility includes an arsenal of 35mm, ARRI Alexa, RedCam, Various HD & Super16mm cameras as well as full finishing AVID, HD Final Cut, Animation & After Effects suites.