Eric Manes

Eric Manes is a writer and producer in the film and television industry. As a producer, Manes made the groundbreaking documentary Voices of Iraq.

Biography

For Voices of Iraq, Manes arranged to funnel digital video cameras to hundreds of Iraqis in the midst of war. The Iraqis in turn interviewed thousands of their compatriots. Within six months, the film was finished, marketed, and distributed for theatrical release in the United States. Because of its unparalleled intimacy and access to Iraqis, the footage was featured on This Week with George Stephanopoulos. Manes guided Voices of Iraq through its worldwide release and festival circuit, bringing it to Edinburgh, Melbourne, Locarno, and South Korea.

Previously, Manes produced the $40 million 3000 Miles to Graceland (starring Kevin Costner, Kurt Russell, Christian Slater and Courtney Cox) for Warner Bros., the indie comedy Phat Beach (with "Entourage” creator Doug Ellin and starring Coolio) and the horror film Campfire Tales (starring Amy Smart and Ron Livingston) for New Line Cinema, which he also wrote. For CBS, he has created and executive produced television pilots with Academy Award winning producer Mark Johnson. In 2000, Manes convinced MTV to gamble on a reality show where contestants film themselves while completing challenges in the world’s most haunted locations. The result was MTV's Fear, MTV’s second highest rated show in 2000 and 2001, which Manes created and executive produced.

Prior to this, Manes founded a post-production facility that American Cinematographer magazine noted for its innovative use of inexpensive, cutting edge, post-production technology to finish indie films. Born in New York City, he is a founding member of Booya Studios with Martin Kunert. He studied business and film at New York University, is a member of the Writers Guild of America.

Selected filmography

Year	Project	Credit	Studio/Network
2008	Miracle Chasers	writer, executive producer	Columbia Tristar
2005	Dodging Bullets	writer	Warner Bros.
2004	Voices of Iraq	producer	Magnolia Pictures
2002	The Mayor	creator, executive producer	Columbia Tristar
2003	CHiPs	writer, executive producer	Warner Bros.
2002	Catch	writer, executive producer	CBS
2002	Beautiful People	writer, executive producer	USA Networks
2001	HRT	writer, executive producer	CBS, Columbia TriStar
2001	Inside Fear	creator, executive producer	MTV
2001	Faces of Fear	creator, executive producer	MTV
2000	MTV's Fear	creator, executive producer	MTV
2000	3000 Miles to Graceland	writer, producer	Warner Bros.
1998	They Come at Night	producer	indie
1997	Campfire Tales	writer, producer	New Line Cinema
1997	Lowball	producer	Cinequinon
1996	Phat Beach	producer	Orion Pictures
1995	Where Do Planes Sleep?	producer	Indie

See also

• History of Film
• Documentary Film
• Reality Television
• Voices of Iraq
• MTV's Fear
• Campfire Tales
• 3000 Miles to Graceland

References