Our Mission:

"To connect audiences with entertainment that matters. We develop and produce film, television, and new media projects not only to change the world around us, but to open hearts and minds through art. Mannifest Productions projects focus on entertaining audiences, breaking stereotypes, and impacting viewers through compelling, original storytelling.

Our Values:

Environmental Sustainability
Economic Equality
Representation in Film, on Television, in the Media

Equity and Dignity For All People
Diversity and Inclusion
Anti-Bullying

Our Founder:

Mike Manning is an Emmy-winning actor, writer and producer of film and television. On screen, Manning is most known for his roles in Disney's "Cloud 9," on MTV's "Teen Wolf," as Charlie Dale in NBC's "Days of Our Lives," and as The Manny on NBC's "This Is Us." Mike began his producing career with the documentary "Kidnapped for Christ" alongside Tom DeSanto ("Transformers"). The film won numerous awards before selling to Showtime, and was responsible for legislation in California and other states to protect children from abuse at "camps for troubled youth." He continued producing documentary features and eventually transitioned into scripted content. Mike's other producing credits include: the Tribeca comedy "Folk Hero & Funny Guy," the coming-of-age drama "Jinn" (won the Audience Award at SXSW and sold to MGM), the Netflix Original "The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson" with Oscar-nominated director David France, the SXSW revenge thriller "M.F.A.", concept pilots for Lifetime TV, the powerful Barry Brown civil rights drama "Son of the South" executive produced by Oscar-winner Spike Lee, the homeless youth documentary "Lost in America" featuring Oscar-winner Halle Berry, Rosario Dawson and Grammy-winner Tiffany Haddish, and the anti-bullying horror/thriller "Slapface," which won the Audience Award at the Cinequest Film Festival before being released by Shudder and AMC+. Having lobbied Congress in Washington, D.C. on MTV's "The Real World" before moving to Los Angeles, Mike has worked with many non-profit organizations throughout the country. He's currently an ambassador for Boo2Bullying, a board member for Thirst Project, the largest youth-focused clean water organization in the world, and a board member for Legacy Youth Leadership, which aims to train and empower young people towards activism.

"I'm extremely grateful for the fact that I get to create and tell stories for a living. I never want to take that for granted, and I want to help others to achieve the same - to wake up and have the ability to work on projects that excite them, that push them, that enable them to inspire others. There have been individuals in the industry who have helped me along the way, and my hope is that I can do the same for other filmmakers and storytellers.

One of my favorite quotes is: 'When you have more than you need, build a longer table not a higher fence.' (Tamyl Tomita) Mannifest Productions strives to do just that, to create access for those that will manifest amazing film, television and stories with their talents. The right story can change the world." - Mike Manning