✅ More Going Down is a neo-noir crime thriller that celebrates and confronts Latin LGBTQ+ identity, masculinity, and power in Miami’s criminal underworld.

💥 A first-of-its-kind neo-noir that puts LGBTQ+ Latin characters at the center—without stereotypes, without apology.
💥 A story where love, survival, and betrayal collide in a world where power is everything.
💥 The Latin LGBTQ+ experience has never been seen like this in crime cinema.

💎 Why It’s Special & Why It Matters NOW

This isn’t just a crime thriller—it’s a statement on power, identity, and survival in a world where queerness and masculinity collide.
Hollywood has never given us a Miami neo-noir crime film where LGBTQ+ Latin characters are the driving force.
This is bold, stylish, and explosive storytelling that feels like Body Heat meets Uncut Gems, but with a lens we’ve never seen before.

💎 Who This Film Speaks To

For fans of high-stakes, tension-fueled crime thrillers with a deep emotional core.
For the LGBTQ+ audience that craves powerful, complex representation.
For Latin and Miami-based communities that rarely see their world captured with this level of intensity and authenticity.

"More Going Down" – Awarded Stage 32 Double Recommend (Top 1%)

Dear Dennis,

Congratulations! Your script, "More Going Down," received a coveted "Double Recommend" through Stage 32! Let's pause to give you a standing ovation for your accomplishment!

Receiving a "Recommend" is a major achievement and not easy to obtain. It's an endorsement of you as a writer and your screenplay from an accomplished industry reader or a working executive. It means that your script has been reviewed and deemed worthy of consideration, potentially opening doors for opportunities such as representation, development deals, or production.

Out of the hundreds of thousands of scripts that have been covered through Stage 32 over the last 13 years, only the top 1% receive a "Double Recommend"! Due to its rarity, this has generated success for writers in our community in the form of meetings with companies such as CAA, WME, 3 Arts, Verve, Cold Iron Productions, Broken Road, Anonymous Content and more.

Your project's logline and your bio will automatically be included in a special "The Best of Stage 32" lookbook which is sent out to over 500 industry professionals including agents, managers, producers, filmmakers, and studio executives.

Major Milestone: "More Going Down" Greenlit for Full-Length Feature Film!

More Going Down

GREENLIGHT COVERAGE RECOMMENDED SCREENPLAY

More Going Down" is a bold, edgy LGBTQ+ Film Noir-style Murder Mystery set against the backdrop of Cuban Miami. Cars, Bars, Cigars, Men, Women, Lust, Desire and Betrayal.

GreenLight Coverage Recommended, International Award-Winning Screenplay "More Going Down" Moves Toward Production

Miami, FL – November 2024 – More Going Down, the neo-noir thriller written by Dennis Manning, is taking the international film community by storm. A bold exploration of love, betrayal, and power set against the sultry backdrop of Miami's nightlife, the screenplay has garnered numerous accolades worldwide and secured GreenLight approval, a major milestone toward full-length movie production.

Blending the sleek aesthetic of film noir with LGBTQ+ representation and gripping suspense, More Going Down has established itself as a groundbreaking story that redefines the crime thriller genre. The screenplay has received recognition at top-tier festivals and competitions, including:

Best Screenplay – Chicago Script Awards
Best Screenplay – We Script Competition Film Festival (Phoenix)
Best Screenplay – LGBTQ Unbordered International Film Festival (Rehoboth Beach, DE)
Best Screenplay – New York International Film Awards
Selected – LA Neo-Noir Film Festival (Los Angeles)
Selected – Liberty Films Festival (Athens, Greece)
Selected – The Flight Deck Screenplay Competition (New York)

Dennis Manning, the visionary writer behind this thrilling narrative, shared:
"More Going Down is not just a story—it's a statement. It’s about giving audiences an unapologetic, raw, and seductive dive into a world where morality clashes with desire, and nothing is as it seems."

About "More Going Down"

The hook for More Going Down lies in its unique blend of sultry film noir aesthetics, LGBTQ+ representation, and gripping moral tension set against the steamy backdrop of Miami's nightlife. This screenplay delivers not just a murder mystery, but a labyrinth of betrayal, seduction, and power struggles, with characters whose complexities and secrets keep audiences guessing until the final twist.

Set in the vibrant, electric landscape of Miami, More Going Down follows the tangled lives of a Cuban mafia kingpin, his entourage, and the dangerous allure of the city’s seedy yet glamorous underworld. The story unfolds with complex characters and edge-of-your-seat twists, delivering a murder mystery where every secret leads to another.

From the steamy romance to the intricate power plays, this film is a tapestry of human emotion and ambition that challenges the boundaries of the thriller genre. Featuring a seductive soundtrack—including the original title song, More Going Down, by Dennis Manning—the film promises to be as emotionally resonant as it is visually striking.

Next Steps

With production now in motion, More Going Down is on track to become a cinematic masterpiece. Stay tuned for casting announcements and updates on the film’s journey to the big screen.

For interviews, inquiries, or further information, please contact Dennis Manning at [Contact Information].

The neon-lit streets of Miami pulse with danger, seduction, and power. More Going Down is a modern film noir reimagined—where the heat of passion is as deadly as a bullet, and trust is just another currency.

Carlos Diaz, a charismatic yet ruthless Cuban mafia kingpin, built his empire on loyalty, deception, and a hunger for control. In his world, power is an illusion, love is a liability, and survival means staying ten steps ahead. But when Jake, a tech-savvy outsider, falls into his orbit, a dangerous game of love, betrayal, and survival begins.

Jake, drawn to Carlos’ magnetic pull, soon finds himself tangled in a world of underground deals, whispered secrets, and ruthless enemies. Mitch, Carlos’ right-hand man, hides an obsessive love and violent past that makes him unpredictable. Robin, Carlos' secret lover and head of security, is torn between passion and self-preservation, knowing that in this game, only the strongest survive. Karen, the scorned ex-lover, is more than just a footnote in Carlos’ past—she’s the one holding the match to burn it all down.

As alliances shift and betrayals mount, a single murder sets off a chain reaction, pulling everyone into a deadly spiral. Love is weaponized, power is seductive, and the cost of loyalty is paid in blood. In a city where everyone has a price, Carlos must ask himself—is he the hunter, or has he been the prey all along?

With a highly stylized neo-noir aesthetic, More Going Down fuses the steamy allure of Body Heat, the crime-laden intrigue of Scarface, and the intoxicating romance of Call Me By Your Name. This is a story that redefines the noir thriller—bold, dangerous, and unapologetically queer.

Because in Miami’s underworld, there’s always more going down than anyone bargained for.

Dear Dennis,

Once again, you've done it—congratulations on winning Best Drama Screenplay for More Going Down! Your talent and dedication continue to impress; we're excited to see where your incredible work takes you next!

Thank you for being a part of LAFA24! ❤

Happy New Year,

Nami, Roy and the LAFA team

More Going Down

The Murder Mystery LGBTQ Film Noir Sensation

The screenplay follows Carlos, a Cuban crime boss in Miami who is in relationships with multiple people - his boyfriend Jake, his ex-girlfriend Karen, his head of security Robin, and others. Carlos and Robin hatch a plan to frame Jake for the murder of their co-conspirator Mitch, so they can take over the drug operations and flee to Spain. However, Karen discovers the plot and shoots Carlos, then kills Robin, Mitch, and Jake in the dark when the police arrive, framing them for trying to kill her. She convinces the cops it was self-defense and gets off free while Carlos' bartender Alejandro is arrested, allowing her to take over the criminal enterprise.