Robert Mann(IV)
- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Robert Mann, President and founder of Mannatee Films, began his professional showbiz career performing stand-up comedy as a member of the comedy team Piper & Tupper. Mitzi Shore, owner of The Comedy Store in Hollywood, hired the duo and immediately booked them, showcasing their unique brand of comedy in her clubs. Piper & Tupper performed for over 13 years with thousands of live, television, internet and film performances across the globe.
Mr. Mann founded the independent film company, Mannatee Films, writing, directing, producing and starring in the company's first feature film Trapped. His next feature film writing and directing was The Pumpkin Karver, distributed by First Look Studios. He also directed his first Off-Broadway play in New York, Harold Pinter's Ashes to Ashes.
Back behind the camera, Mr. Mann directed the independent feature film, Shades of Love, staring Beverly Hills 90210's Brian Austin Green. The filmmaker also directed, acted, co-wrote, and was executive producer of Piper and Tupper: Hands Free Born to be Wild, an independent comedy. Piper and Tupper: Hands Free Born to be Wild won the "Audience Choice Award" at the SoCal Film Festival.
Mr. Mann, an accomplished actor, portrayed a grieving father in the festival winning film, Goliath. Mr. Mann then worked on the independent feature film Crossroad as its Script Consultant.
The filmmaker also wrote, directed, acted and produced a surrealistic drama entitled, The Soldier: The Search for Existence. A "Director's Cut" of the film won "Best Sci-Fi" at the Independent Shorts Film Festival and "Best Twist" at the Top Indie Awards film festival. The film also secured domestic and international distribution through Shorts TV.
Mr. Mann's TV credits include portraying a Private Eye on the television show Loredona, ESQ for the Sundance Channel. In addition, Mr. Mann was a production consultant on the feature film, Revival! The indie filmmaker was also invited by Motorola to participate in their Moto X Filmmakers Experience directing a short film narrated by Shamless', Emmy Rossum. After, he once again worked in front of the camera, portraying a battered husband in the dramatic award-winning TV/feature, Steps.
Mr. Mann wrote, directed and acted in his next independent thriller, The Cassie Confession. The film has appeared in 11 film festivals receiving over 15 nominations, winning 8 awards. Including "Best Narrative Short," "Best Film Noir," "Best Writing," "Best Crime Thriller," and "Best Actress." The film obtained domestic and international distribution through Shorts TV.
By the end of 2021 the filmmaker shot his two latest films, the emotional drama Done Talking and the psychological thriller Robert Mann's R BnB. Done Talking won numerous awards at various film festivals including "Best Writing," "Best Editing" and "Best Actress."
Robert Mann's R BnB had its premiere U.S. theatrical release at the Regency Bruin Theatre in February of 2023. The film won Mr. Mann "Best Director" accolades at the Wild River Film Festival and received 9 nominations at the Orlando Film Festival. It is now available on multiple TVOD, SVOD and AVOD content platforms in addition to DVD.
A dedicated nature lover, Robert is an active member of Save the Manatee Club, Greenpeace, World Wildlife Federation, The National Resources Defense Council, Defenders of Wildlife and others. One day he hopes to shoot his first documentary film about endangered wildlife animals, helping shed more awareness on how all of us can help save them from extinction.
Mr. Mann founded the independent film company, Mannatee Films, writing, directing, producing and starring in the company's first feature film Trapped. His next feature film writing and directing was The Pumpkin Karver, distributed by First Look Studios. He also directed his first Off-Broadway play in New York, Harold Pinter's Ashes to Ashes.
Back behind the camera, Mr. Mann directed the independent feature film, Shades of Love, staring Beverly Hills 90210's Brian Austin Green. The filmmaker also directed, acted, co-wrote, and was executive producer of Piper and Tupper: Hands Free Born to be Wild, an independent comedy. Piper and Tupper: Hands Free Born to be Wild won the "Audience Choice Award" at the SoCal Film Festival.
Mr. Mann, an accomplished actor, portrayed a grieving father in the festival winning film, Goliath. Mr. Mann then worked on the independent feature film Crossroad as its Script Consultant.
The filmmaker also wrote, directed, acted and produced a surrealistic drama entitled, The Soldier: The Search for Existence. A "Director's Cut" of the film won "Best Sci-Fi" at the Independent Shorts Film Festival and "Best Twist" at the Top Indie Awards film festival. The film also secured domestic and international distribution through Shorts TV.
Mr. Mann's TV credits include portraying a Private Eye on the television show Loredona, ESQ for the Sundance Channel. In addition, Mr. Mann was a production consultant on the feature film, Revival! The indie filmmaker was also invited by Motorola to participate in their Moto X Filmmakers Experience directing a short film narrated by Shamless', Emmy Rossum. After, he once again worked in front of the camera, portraying a battered husband in the dramatic award-winning TV/feature, Steps.
Mr. Mann wrote, directed and acted in his next independent thriller, The Cassie Confession. The film has appeared in 11 film festivals receiving over 15 nominations, winning 8 awards. Including "Best Narrative Short," "Best Film Noir," "Best Writing," "Best Crime Thriller," and "Best Actress." The film obtained domestic and international distribution through Shorts TV.
By the end of 2021 the filmmaker shot his two latest films, the emotional drama Done Talking and the psychological thriller Robert Mann's R BnB. Done Talking won numerous awards at various film festivals including "Best Writing," "Best Editing" and "Best Actress."
Robert Mann's R BnB had its premiere U.S. theatrical release at the Regency Bruin Theatre in February of 2023. The film won Mr. Mann "Best Director" accolades at the Wild River Film Festival and received 9 nominations at the Orlando Film Festival. It is now available on multiple TVOD, SVOD and AVOD content platforms in addition to DVD.
A dedicated nature lover, Robert is an active member of Save the Manatee Club, Greenpeace, World Wildlife Federation, The National Resources Defense Council, Defenders of Wildlife and others. One day he hopes to shoot his first documentary film about endangered wildlife animals, helping shed more awareness on how all of us can help save them from extinction.
