All short films by Chris Mancini are now available on the MYOPIC VISIONS DVD! Out now everywhere, but mostly online!
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Hitmen, Clowns, Leprechauns, Living Suits, Killer Doughnuts and Angry Street Cleaners can all be seen in Filmmaker Chris Mancini’s MYOPIC VISIONS. With a unique vision of Science Fiction and Comedy, this compilation presents all of Chris' award winning short films in one place for the first time.
The films have played such prestigious festivals as Slamdance, HBO's U.S. Comedy Arts, London Sci Fi Film Festival, and many others.
The Sci Fi Channel also presented Chris the "The Future of Film" Filmmaker award and aired his award winning short film SKINS, which The Museum of Television and Radio archived as an "Important Short Film.
Numerous luminaries have helped out with this compilation including comedians and actors from HBO's Mr. Show, Everybody Loves Raymond, Babylon 5, The Brady Bunch Movies, and Emmy award winning composer Gary Stockdale provided numerous original scores.
QUOTES
...an example of the kind of work film students should strive to be able to make. They should set their sights on Mancini not Spielberg or Lucas. Every filmmaking student should watch this DVD... - Educational Media Reviews Online
...truly an interesting and fun collection? a great combination of writing, directing, and casting. - Shotgun Reviews.com
The acting, writing, and production quality are first class. I enjoyed all of these unusual stories! - Sandy Zimmerman, Tribune Media Group
A Director to watch. - Chris Gore, Filmthreat
Rating: 5 out of 5 - Jive Magazine
...an effectively realized creative flair and a strong feel for both physical and verbal comedy. - DVD Laser Disc Newsletter
Chris Mancini makes wicked cool short films. - Teller (of Penn and Teller)
Sharp short films full of handsome, funny people. - Patton Oswalt
RAINBOW'S END
Three small time crooks capture a Leprechaun and try to shake him down for his pot of gold. Starring Dean Cameron (Summer School, Kicking and Screaming).
HITCLOWN
A Hitman and a Clown accidentally switch bags and find they like the other's job better. Starring Jay Johnston (Sarah Silverman Program, HBO's Mr. Show, Anchorman) and Jennifer Elise Cox (10 Items or Less, The Brady Bunch Movie, A Very Brady Sequel)
SKINS
One day John decides to be his true self and shed his skin, literally and metaphorically, just for one day, and sadly, no one recognizes him. Now, along with being rejected for the person he truly is, his "skin self" is out for revenge. Starring Paul F. Tompkins and Jay Johnston (Sarah Silverman Program) and featuring Andy Kindler (Everybody Loved Raymond)
Plus: Early films featuring killer doughnuts and pissed off Philly street cleaners along with lots of extras including SCI FI Channel interviews, Bios, and a featurette.