EMILY MANTHEI

Writer. Director. Filmmaker. 

BERLIN | LOS ANGELES

Documentary and narrative, celluloid and newsprint, experimental and existential. I tell multi-cultural stories that stimulate curious minds. They have been seen in publications scholarly and social, on screens cinematic, retractable, and even cracked. My more than 20 short films made in the United States, Central America, Europe and South Asia have appeared in festivals across the world, and my travel and culture stories can be read on the web, in print, or on your next flight.

 Curious? Check out my work.

All photos mine unless otherwise credited.

REVIEWS FOR BERLIN LOOP

“Emily Manthei’s film is the equivalent of a scrappy, loose indie-rock album that’s a better reflection of a scene than one featuring studio fireworks and polished songwriting.”

NEW YORK TIMES

“This is a daring and original film told with lots of energy and style. 10/10”

FILM THREAT

“That feeling when you girlbossed too close to the sun.”

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