Redefining LGBTQ+ storytelling through bold, cinematic narratives where love, power, and fate collide in a neo-noir landscape.
"More Going Down" – Awarded Stage 32 Double Recommend (Top 1%)
Dennis Manning crafts bold, cinematic noir where love is dangerous, power is seductive, and fate is inescapable. His work blends the grit of crime thrillers with the haunting depth of doomed romance, redefining LGBTQ+ storytelling for the modern era
Specialization in neo-noir crime thrillers with complex LGBTQ+ characters.
We are pleased to announce that on this round of Festigious, you won Screenplay of the Month, Best Thriller Screenplay and Best LGBTQ Screenplay for More Going Down. Congratulations on your continued success, and we hope to see it produced soon.
"Now & Then" is a deeply emotional musical drama that explores the passionate, tumultuous relationship between Daniel and Greg over 40 years. From young love and ambition to the heart-wrenching realities of illness and loss, the film examines the evolution of love through life's highs and lows. With its nonlinear storytelling, interwoven timelines, and emotionally charged musical numbers, Now & Then combines the heart of La La Land with the raw intimacy of Blue Valentine. It's a celebration of enduring love and resilience.
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The Full Cast Recording
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