BIO

Manuel C. Perez is an award-winning director and cinematographer whose work blends visual precision with deeply personal storytelling. A 2024 and 2025 Brooklyn College Cinematography Award recipient, he has earned recognition for standout visuals in the short films Until It's Over, Buying Joy, Mari, and White Noise. In 2025, Manuel also won the Brooklyn College Directing Award for Blink, a personal and intimate film that reflects his passion for emotionally grounded narratives.

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With a background rooted in both the technical and creative aspects of filmmaking, Manuel brings a thoughtful, hands-on approach to each project. Whether behind the camera or in the director’s chair, he aims to tell stories that resonate on a human level—stories that linger after the screen fades to black.

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Currently based in New York City, Manuel continues to explore work that challenges, connects, and reveals. Available for collaborations worldwide.