San Andreas, CA…As a director, cinematographer, and editor, Manuel’s list of credits include over 29 short and feature length films, documentaries, and TV productions. Two of his films have been accepted into the prestigious Sundance Film Festival. Currently living in South Lake Tahoe, Manuel grew up in Valley Springs and used his hometown in his first full length movie First Date, which he co-directed with Darren Knapp, and was nominated for the NEXT Innovator Award at Sundance.

Regardless of the medium you are working in, Manuel’s discussion has insights into what it might take to get your work to the next level.