My name is Michael, my stage name while hosting is 'Mick Manhattan'. I am the founder/creator of The Scene Snobs. Not only a growing channel of fun and entertaining shows both LIVE and recorded but also a host of one of the top podcasts globally, 'The Scene Snobs Podcast'. (More on The Scene Snobs below)
The podcast is only a small part of the bigger picture in our productions. I have worked in the film industry for over 20 years. Primarily as a producer and line producer. I refocused toward a career in Digital Marketing and building my own company that produces entertaining shows that cover a variety of topics and entertainment news. 10 years ago, I started that journey writing movie reviews on a Facebook page and since then it has grown to channel of almost 15 shows and growing. With a wonderful team of 11 people which is also growing with expectations of doubling that in the coming few months.
As of 2022, I was brought on as a Co-Director of the 11th Annual Skyline Indie Film Festival which has a wonderful history and is located in Winchester, Virginia. We are 501(c)3 not for profit organization with an emphasis on celebrating and fostering the indie spirit of filmmaking. This years festival will be September 7-10th 2023.
I also write/have written for various entertainment publications, such as , , NJ Newsroom, and more.
What is The Scene Snobs?
At some point, over a decade ago, some weirdos began recording themselves being dingbats and talking about movies, TV, entertainment, horror, and more random stuff. This became a podcast, The Scene Snobs, then became a series of different shows, which developed into a whole channel, which turned into a community – all through the hard work and dedication of Mick Manhattan and CaseytheMadman – but mostly Mick, tbh.
Their on-screen and on-podcast chemistry and hilarious nonsense has led to a growing network of fans, friends, fans-who-are-friends, and friends-who-are-fans. This community has become known as the SnobNation, a name which is both ridiculous and yet somehow, charming.
Unique traits: I'm adorable.
Pulling Focus Podcast
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The Scene Snobs Podcast Live
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Scene Snob Interviews
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The Showcase with Mick Manhattan
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Behind the Box Podcast
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Mystery Elephant Radio
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The End
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Cinematographer A man on the brink of suicide recounts what could have been.
Signal Lost
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Spells
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Production manager Set in a small rural town, a preacher's son finds himself obsessed with a young mis-guided school girl who he believes to have cast a spell on him.
Second Coming
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Miscellaneous Crew Growing up as identical twin sisters, Lora and Ashley Gerritson always had a special psychic bond. When one would feel pain, sorrow or happiness, the other felt it too. While Lora left the small town that haunted her as a child to become a successful photographer in the big city, her sister, Ashley, remained to live a simple life working at the local diner with her friend Maggie. Lora's life is suddenly changed when she begins to receive chilling visions from her sister, Ashley. Something is horribly wrong...she can feel it. Lora knows she must return to the small town of her childhood to find Ashley. She begins to realize that Barry Drake, a well-loved, upstanding member of the community, may hold the key to finding Ashley. There is something dark and unsettling about him. As the visions become stronger, she feels that time is running out. Prepare yourself for a game of cat and mouse that unfolds to reveal the mystery of a sister's "Second Coming". Written by Melissa Gruver
The Rebound
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Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Jr.
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Zombies! Zombies! Zombies!
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Sydney White
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Odd One Out
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Writer Williard, a rising gangster, unravels the secrets of his family as a power struggle unleashes itself across the town.
2nd Grade to Love
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Anger Management
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Anna Lucasta
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Full Sail University
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