About Manny Oliveira

Inspired by a Who’s Who of great directors ranging from Stanley Kubrick to George Lucas to Steven Spielberg, up-and-coming cinematographer/filmmaker Manuel Oliveira has developed his talents while working on several short films, music videos, commercials, and many other projects.

Oliveira’s early work already makes him worth watching.

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He took several turns as director for the rising rock band Morning…, including the catchy tune “Battlefly Vs. The Janitor” from their CD “Breakfast Forever.” 

Oliveira also served as a gaffer for the video “Here to Stay” made by Brooklyn-based indie rock band Milagres, whose music was deemed buzzworthy by the BBC, NPR, and Spin Magazine.

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He studied Digital Filmmaking at the famed Art Institute of New York City. It is where he Gained his Degree in Filmmaking. He filmed the ambitious short thesis film “Graffiti” – the story of a graffiti artist named Chris who lives in a rough inner-city neighborhood and learns the value of hard, honest work from his policeman father who wants his son to do more with his artwork than vandalize the neighborhood with his friends. Along the way, Chris learns a tragic lesson while being torn between his family and friends, while realizing his father had his best interests at heart all along.



Through his lens, Manuel Oliveira brings stories to life. Watch to see what he does next!