Angry Doug Films is production company founded and run by NYC filmmaker Michael Manese. As writer/director his short films such as "When Bart6874 met Lulu5547" and "Maxine" have screened in film festivals all over Europe and North America.  The genres of his film works vary from experimental ("Maxine") to silent narrative ("When Bart6874 met Lulu5547"), to documentaries ("Annette Live at Bitter End" and "Philippines 2015"). The latest short "The Pleasure of Being Served" is currently in post production and is due for release in the fall of 2016. 

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Short films 

• "The Pleasure of Being Served" (2016) - 20 minutes, for mature audiences, in post production.  Rosa, a Filipina domestic worker has to choose allegiances between Hudson, her American boss and Lynn, her Hudson's Filipina girlfriend. 
• "Philippines 2015" (2015) - A 3 minute travelogue set to an old country song. 
• "Anette: Live at the Bitter End" (2014) - 15 minute documentary about singer/songwriter Anette Norgaard's performance at a Manhattan night club.
• "2014 Seido Tournament Highlights" (2014) - Highlights from the 2014 Seido Tournament held in New York City.
• "Maxine" (2014) - 20 minutes, black and white, A mature, adult themed experimental piece about a man reminiscing about an old flame
• "When Bart6874 Met Lulu5547" (2012) - Senior Citizens use the Internet to find love and romance. 

Biography

Born in the Philippines and raised in Passaic, NJ, MM studied filmmaking at Rutgers University (read more).

Blog

23 July 2016 - I'm hosting a series of private screenings for cast, crew, family and friends of a rough draft of "The Pleasure of Being Served" for feedback purposes. It's 95% done, it just needs music and full credits.  So far so good. 

Talking Points - I'm trying to come up with talking points regarding interracial dating, sex, love, friendships, the immigrant experience, loneliness, and work ethic just in case these topics come up in conversations when promoting this short film. I'm not a political person. Certain characters and situations may come up as symbolic but I wouldn't read to much into them.  

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Official trailer - The pleasure of being served

"The Pleasure of Being Served" official trailer 01 May 2016 version from Angry Doug Films on Vimeo.

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makilala tv intervew july 2015

MakilalaTV Ep25 “How Indie Filmmakers Make Art, Make Money” from Angry Doug Films on Vimeo.

Filipino Filmmaker Rodney Reyes and I were interviewed on Makilala (get to know) TV. To view clips by segments visit: interview. 

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photo gallery