Robert Mann(IV)
- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Robert Mann, President and founder of Mannatee Films began his professional 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.
In late 1990's 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.
In the winter of 2004 Mr. Mann directed his first Off-Broadway play in New York-Harold Pinter's Ashes to Ashes. During that time Mr. Mann also taught professional acting classes in Los Angeles.
Later, Mr. Mann co-wrote and 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 2009 "Audience Choice Award" at the SoCal Film Festival.
Mr. Mann, also an accomplished dramatic actor, portrayed a grieving father in the festival winning film, Goliath. In 2011 Mr. Mann 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. The film was nominated for "Best Dramatic Short" at the Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival.
A "Director's Cut" of the film screened at various film festivals in the U.S and won "Best Twist" and "Best Sci-Fi Short" at the Independent Shorts Awards film festival. The film also secured distribution through Shorts TV.
In addition to writing and directing, Mr. Mann portrayed a Private Eye on the television show Loredona, ESQ for the Sundance Channel. He was a production consultant on the feature film, Revival! and was invited by Motorola to participate in their Moto X Filmmakers Experience directing a short film narrated by Shamless', Emmy Rossum.
Mr. Mann was also cast as the lead in the dramatic feature, Steps. The independent film screening at various film festivals. Mr. Mann then wrote, directed and acted in the acclaimed independent thriller, The Cassie Confession. The film has appeared in 7 film festivals receiving over 14 nominations, winning 8 awards. Including "Best Narrative Short," "Best Film Noir," "Best Writing," "Audience Choice Award," "Best Crime Thriller," and "Best Actress." This film also secured distribution through Shorts TV.
Mr. Mann's latest thriller, R BnB won Mr. Mann "Best Director" accolades at the Wild Rivers Film Festival and a "Best Feature" nomination at the Orlando Film Festival in 2023.
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.
In late 1990's 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.
In the winter of 2004 Mr. Mann directed his first Off-Broadway play in New York-Harold Pinter's Ashes to Ashes. During that time Mr. Mann also taught professional acting classes in Los Angeles.
Later, Mr. Mann co-wrote and 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 2009 "Audience Choice Award" at the SoCal Film Festival.
Mr. Mann, also an accomplished dramatic actor, portrayed a grieving father in the festival winning film, Goliath. In 2011 Mr. Mann 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. The film was nominated for "Best Dramatic Short" at the Melbourne Independent Filmmakers Festival.
A "Director's Cut" of the film screened at various film festivals in the U.S and won "Best Twist" and "Best Sci-Fi Short" at the Independent Shorts Awards film festival. The film also secured distribution through Shorts TV.
In addition to writing and directing, Mr. Mann portrayed a Private Eye on the television show Loredona, ESQ for the Sundance Channel. He was a production consultant on the feature film, Revival! and was invited by Motorola to participate in their Moto X Filmmakers Experience directing a short film narrated by Shamless', Emmy Rossum.
Mr. Mann was also cast as the lead in the dramatic feature, Steps. The independent film screening at various film festivals. Mr. Mann then wrote, directed and acted in the acclaimed independent thriller, The Cassie Confession. The film has appeared in 7 film festivals receiving over 14 nominations, winning 8 awards. Including "Best Narrative Short," "Best Film Noir," "Best Writing," "Audience Choice Award," "Best Crime Thriller," and "Best Actress." This film also secured distribution through Shorts TV.
Mr. Mann's latest thriller, R BnB won Mr. Mann "Best Director" accolades at the Wild Rivers Film Festival and a "Best Feature" nomination at the Orlando Film Festival in 2023.
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.