Natalie Manns
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In 2007 Natalie and her husband, Gregor Manns, created and co-founded MannsMade Productions, an independent film production company focused on fostering creativity and positive expression. Natalie made her film directorial debut in 2007 with MMP’s first comedic short, "Before and After" which she also wrote and received a “Best Comedy” nomination in 2008. They went on to write and produce three additional productions that have found successful runs and awards in over 25 festivals.
Destined To Be (TV Pilot)
Comedy - 2014
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This grown-ass comedy from actor/writer Gregor Manns, tells the story of two unlikely people who find each other at a crossroads in their lives. They discover that trust, respect, and love is boundless.
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Directed by Allen L. Sowelle , Written by Gregor Manns
Five Acre's Digital Storytelling Experience
Documentary - 2010; Rev. 2014
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The journey of 10 foster youth is explored in this short documentary about an agency who used film as a therapeutic tool to get them to tell their digital story.
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Directed and Written by Natalie Manns
Winner: Best Documentary Short
2014 Los Angeles Cinema Festival of Hollywood
Somebody's Gonna Pay
Drama - 2008
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When two Hit Men take on a job for a major crime boss its just business as usual. But when Old Skool finds himself at a crossroad while training his cockier counterpart, this story of obligation, revenge and sacrifice takes a complicated turn. And as a result, somebody's gonna pay.
Directed by Mike Madrid; Co-Produced with DotFilmz
Written by and starring Gregor Manns
Winner: 2010 DV Award for Outstanding Achievement in Digital Video Production with DotFilmz
Before and After (B4 and Afftah)
Comedy - 2007
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Two disillusioned classically trained actors, tired of rappers taking their gigs, are convinced to act like rappers for a reality show where the prize is their own TV series. Conflict arises as these comedic non-rappers surprisingly ascend to the quarterfinals. They ultimately win more than the prize; they win their self-respect.
Directed and Written by Natalie Manns
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