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“The Wallet” Takes “Best Drama” at FirstGlance Philly!

Mike — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:16:34 +0000

BME Films took home “Best Drama” in the Shorts 2 category this year at the FirstGlance Films Festival in Philadelphia, PA. The film screened to a packed house on Friday, Oct 14th at The Franklin Institute. Congrats to the cast and crew of The Wallet and thanks to all who came out to support independent filmmaking!

See “The Wallet” in Philadelphia

Mike — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:08:11 +0000

Tickets are now available for the FirstGlance Philadelphia Film Fest. The Wallet is screening on Friday, Oct 14th at 8pm at The Franklin Institute. If you’re in the area, please come out to support. Tickets are only $10.

Named one of the “Best Film Festival Investments” by Movie Maker Magazine and “One of the Festivals for the Rest of Us” by Time Magazine, FirstGlance has become a leader in mid-sized film festivals. The festival will take place from October 13-16 at the Franklin Theater at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA.

FirstGlance Film Fest presents “The Wallet”

Mike — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:47:24 +0000

BME Films is honored to be invited to screen The Wallet in Philadelphia as an Official Selection of the FirstGlance Film Fest. Named one of the “Best Film Festival Investments” by Movie Maker Magazine and “One of the Festivals for the Rest of Us” by Time Magazine, FirstGlance has become a leader in mid-sized film festivals. The festival will take place from October 13-16 at the Franklin Theater at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA. Tickets and screening information is not yet available, so stay tuned for more details!

LA Shorts Fests presents “The Wallet”

Mike — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:59:51 +0000

BME Films is honored to be invited to screen The Wallet at this years LA Shorts Fest as an Official Selection in competition. The winning shorts from this festival are granted eligibility to be considered for an Academy Award nomination. Also up for grabs is a $60,000 camera package from Panavision!

The festival runs from July 21-29 at the Laemmle Sunset 5 Theaters in Hollywood. We will be screening on July 25th at 7:45 as part of Program 23. Tickets are available at the theater box office or can be purchased online at Laemmle’s website. For more information on Program 23, go HERE.

BME Films to be Showcased at the CHS Media Academy Homecoming Film Festival

Mike — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:29:16 +0000

On April 30th at 10am, the Cleveland High School Media Academy will host its annual showcase at the Laemmle Fallbrook 7 theater in West Hills. Dubbed this year as the “Homecoming Film Festival,” the festival will showcase the work of three former Media Academy graduates, along with this years batch of student filmmakers. Of the three alumni to be featured is BME’s Mike Manning. Tickets are $5 and the proceeds go right back into the department so that the students can keep making films.

The Cleveland Media Academy is something that I hold dearly to my heart. I’m really proud of the program and I credit my passion to be a filmmaker to it, the facilities and the amazing teachers who run it.

As I’m sure you’re aware, the public education system in America has suffered extreme budget cuts since I graduated in 2004. The CHS Media Academy has struggled to make use of its budget ever since its inception and, now more than ever, it’s in trouble. They’re running on fumes… The Arts are simply not a priority when it comes to spending, which is why they need your support and your presence (and your $5) at the “Homecoming Film Festival.”

So what does it mean that the festival will feature me? Film teachers Evelyn Seubert and James Gleason offered me the opportunity to show whatever I wanted, on the condition that they could screen a scene from the film I made in high school, Pieces of fruit. Following that, I’ve chosen to premier The Wallet in it’s first public screening (a day before its scheduled screening at the Newport Beach Film Festival). So for those who are unable to attend the NBFF, this is a perfect opportunity to see the film on the big screen and, even more importantly, support a worthy cause.

I’ll be there, along with fellow BME’ers Dane Naimy and Sebastian Stenhøj. Come hang with us and watch some movies by the next generation of filmmakers from Cleveland High School.

“The Wallet” at NBFF 2011

Mike — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:04:04 +0000

BME Films is honored to be returning to the Newport Beach Film Festival this year with The Wallet, which has been selected by the festival as a 2011 Official Selection. The festival will be held from April 28th to May 5th. Stay tuned for the official announcement along with screening and ticket information.

A WORK OF ART AT THE WEST HOLLYWOOD FILM FEST

Mike — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:27:07 +0000

A Work of Art will be screening at The West Hollywood International Film Festival as an “Official Selection” on Friday, August 7th, 2009. For all the screening info, visit the B-Side page HERE.

Newport Beach Screening!

Mike — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:15:34 +0000

Thanks to all who came out!

From left to right: Sebastian Stenhøj (Arthur), Mike Manning (Director), Mara Herbkersman (The Girl), and Wes Barker (Producer)

Directors' Q & A: Sam Wasserman (The Journal), Mike Manning (A Work of Art), and Mary Wickliffe (Here's Herbie)

METHOD FEST RED CARPET

Mike — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:51:58 +0000

Left to right:
Sebastian Stenhøj (Arthur), Mara Herbkersman (The Girl), Mike Manning (Director), Bryan Chesters (Dr. Waneka)

…and after the screening

Newport Beach B-Side Up!

Mike — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:54:25 +0000

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