MancMade®
Productions
Independent Film, TV, Audio Drama, Podcast & Theatre Production
“Manchester was a big part of my life for a long time, and I grew to love the kind of smart, committed, creative underground scene there. The MancMade people are today’s version, and a friend tipped me off about a project they had, called The Visit, which looked like it could be a real jewel, sharp, complex, and emotionally resonant, and I wanted to get involved, and I’m delighted they let me”
GONE FISHING short FILM
Men of a certain age will generally talk about anything other than their mental health.
Ben and Pete are no different..
Two middle-aged mates on their first fishing trip since their friend Marko took his own life, a complete and utter shock to them both.
Even the crazy stories, dark humour and piss taking can’t stop them opening up in a way they never expected.
TW: CONTAINS STRONG THEMES OF SUICIDE
Written and Produced by Paul Ludden
Starring Kris Hitchen and Chris Hatherall
Directed by Christopher Deakin
“A hard hitting reminder of the power of open dialogue and camaraderie, this short film leaves a lasting impact, showing just how vital it is to have connections, to reach out, and, most importantly, to talk.”
“An impactful combination of dark humour and purposeful representation of the reality of men’s mental health.”
“.. Powerful and Beautiful..”
Latest News
Gone Fishing Short Film Selected as a Monthly Pick at Rome Independent Film Awards
Great to see Gone Fishing chosen as a monthly pick at The Rome Independent Film Awards #PRISMA, putting us in with a chance to be chosen as a Finalist next month. Rome Prisma Film Awards is the #1 most reviewed film festival in Europe among the nearly 3000 currently...
Cal MacAninch Wins Best Actor at The Barcelona Indie Filmmakers Festival
Fantastic to hear that Cal MacAninch has been named as Best Actor for his role as Tommy McDaid in The Visit at The Barcelona Indie Filmmakers Festival. A fantastic Festival that does amazing work supporting Filmmakers from around the world. Over 2000 films have been...
Official Selection & Best Actor Nomination for The Visit at Montpellier Indie Film Festival
Fantastic to get another Official Selection and a Best Actor Nomination (for Cal MacAninch, his third so far for The Visit) for The Visit, this time from the Montpellier Indie Film Festival. Lots of amazing French Films selected, as should be the case when supporting...
Season 2 of The Exclusive Club That Dads Don’t Wanna Belong To Podcast
Season 2 begins with "16 Months On". A chance to catch-up with series Host Trevor Dwyer-Lynch 16 months on from his son Jordan's transitioning. Series Producer Paul talks with Trevor about the feedback they have both received from Series 1 and how Trevor is dealing...
