FEATURE FILMS
THE COMPETITION
Lauren Mauldin (Thora Birch) is a strong-willed but misguided young woman who encourages her millions of blog followers to apply her scientific formula to all relationships in order to prevent heartache. If you follow her six-month “PIG Theory,” you will always have the upper hand and you will NEVER be cheated on! Her plan works smoothly until her sister Gena introduces her to the charming and undefeated women’s advocate attorney, Calvin Chesney (Chris Klein).
- 2017
- Thora Birch, Chris Klein, Claire Coffee
G[r]o[w]ing Up
G[r]o[w]ing Up is a short film about falling in love with Mr. Wrong on your way to finding Mr. Right. Mary Kate Wiles (“The Lizzie Bennet Diaries”) stars as Abby, a naive elevator operator who becomes smitten when she meets a winsome new tenant in the spring. She falls deep in love over the summer only to hit troubled times in the fall. Frozen by her predicament, she withdraws through the winter. Will she find love before spring returns?
Awards
Back in the Box Film fest: Winner – Best Short & Best Director
Best Shorts Film Fest: Winner – Award of Excellence
LA Shorts Fest: Official Selection
La Femme Film Fest: Official Selection
Burbank Film Fest: Official Selection
CHRISTMAS IN THE HEARTLAND
Kara Gentry has always had everything money can buy. Jessie Wilkins is from the other side of the tracks. When seated next to each other on a plane headed home for Christmas, these two teenage girls strike up an unlikely friendship. They soon find they’re both being forced to spend the holidays in the same small town with relatives they’ve never met. Neither girl is happy about their holiday arrangements so they devise a plan to switch places for Christmas. Jessie finds herself living lavishly with Kara’s wealthy grandparents. Kara finds herself with Jessie’s fun, quirky grandmother and the most genuine, modest family she’s ever met. With a little help from Santa and a Christmas wish, Kara and Jessie find the families they’ve always wanted and discover an even bigger surprise they never expected.
- 2017
- Shelley Long, Bo Derek, Brighton Sharbino, Sierra McCormick, Christian Kane
MONDAY AT 11:01 A.M.
The film is a suspense thriller about Michael, who brings his girlfriend Jenny to a beautiful yet strange mountain town where everyone seems familiar. But he begins to see and hear things that no one else can. After many hallucinations and then losing sight of Jenny, Michael is brought to the brink of insanity. He finds himself frantically questioning what is real and what it isn’t.
•2016
A Play On Words
Professor Olga Pavlic is lecturing her students at a college, on the origin of man and the English language. When she receives an anonymous love letter, she is faced with the challenge of her life.
Featuring: Kathleen Gati, Katharina Magdalena , Susan Zeigler, Tom Groenwald, City Michael Vaccaro
•2014
SAY IT IN RUSSIAN
Jacqueline, a Paris society hostess introduces a fellow American, businessman Andrew Lamont to a beautiful young Russian girl, Daria Larina
Featuring: Rade Serbedzija ,Faye Dunaway , Agata Gotova ,Steven Berkoff ,Steven Brand & Alex Nesic
•2007
MUSIC VIDEOS
Artist: Josh Gallagher
Song: “Pick Any Small Town”
Artist: Wé McDonald
Song: “Wishes”
Artist: Tristam
Song: “Crave”
ENDORSEMENTS
“Manny is one of the most generous people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. His masterful eye coupled with his unparalleled work ethic puts him at the top of his field.”
— Jerry Avenaim, Photographer
“One of the most talented and dedicated Directors of Photography I have ever worked with, Manny has photographed more than 60 different spots over the last decade for the networks of NBC Universal. These ranged from an international multi-million dollar commercial campaign for General Electric to award-winning Olympics spots, some of the most memorable launches in NBC history. Whether the budget is half a million or $50k, Manny brings creative ingenuity and incredible passion to each project. He is truly a unique talent and an asset to any production.”
— Joseph Lee, VP/Creative Director at NBC
“Having worked with Emmanuel on many projects over the past 15+ years, I cannot say enough good things about him. He has an impeccable eye and is truly amazing with his ability to light. Emmanuel is definitely the go-to Director of Photography when we want the project to look high-end and polished. Whenever I work with him, I know the film is going to blow my client’s mind. His track record is solid, always has a great crew and always, always delivers!”
— Shaun Conrad, Director, Ebb & Flow, American Crew
I am the President of The Theory, Inc. and a film producer. We had the pleasure of having Emmanuel I. Vouniozos work as our Director of Photography on our recent film, “The Competition,” starring Thora Birch and Chris Klein. As head of our camera department, Mr. Vouniozos was confident, organized, and firmly in charge of the camera department on set. He was very thorough in requiring a tech walk through of all sets well in advance of our shooting days. He collaborated well with the director and other members of the camera, lighting, and art teams as they planned the technical and physical requirements for each set prior to our shoot dates.
Mr. Vouniozos is a true artist. His eye for color, texture, and movement within a scene is unparalleled. His direction of photography resulted in the richly colored and energy-filled scenes that drive our movie forward. I would highly recommend Mr. Vouniozos to any other film producer and believe he would be an asset to any film team or talent group.
Sincerely – Kelsey Tucker, The Theory ,Inc