Manuel Freedman

Manuel Freedman is a published author of five college textbooks, written for Adobe Systems, with three on the subject of computer-based movie making; and a former advertising executive with a specialty in CGI (Computer Generated Imaging) 3-D special effects. For one Adobe book, he wrote,produced, directed and edited a short fictional comedy that was used as the central teaching tool for the student reader. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri and is a graduate of Stanford University where he was recipient of the school's only playwriting scholarship. Manuel has a lifetime's love for movies and an extensive background in media businesses. Manuel is also the owner/principal of Max Freedman Management, MFM. The company was formed by Manuel "Max" Freedman in 2002 to bring to the screen the true life first person account of Marty F., who survived a suicide bombing in Jerusalem and then tried to save the life of the bomber. The company represents a small group of screenwriters and filmmakers who work in many genres. Clients reside in the USA, Canada, Europe,and Israel. MFM produces under its I'mManuel Productions and SohoFilms banners and has several feature film projects in development as Producer, and under options negotiated as Manager. The company also has completed features in distribution, having acted as Manager/Producers' Rep for those productions. In Fall 2008, Max Freedman Management struck a strategic partnership with Lee Thomas' London based Soho Film & Media, to jointly manage a number of movie producers, directors and screenwriters. Principals had already been working together on a number of projects and their ability to operate at many levels - in development as well as with completed films - give them a far greater edge in introducing quality projects to the key decision makers in Hollywood and around the world. Thomas is a voting member of BAFTA.