Emmanuel Day Beatty is a dynamic filmmaker dedicated to telling deeply personal, yet relatable stories that keep cultural representation at the forefront.
A graduating senior majoring in TV/Film at DeSales University, Emmanuel has honed his craft through rigorous coursework and hands-on production experience. He also holds a minor in Psychology, which he uses to craft better characters.
As a filmmaker, Emmanuel incorporates experimental techniques like stop-motion animation and visual effects to tell original stories like "The Six-Word Memoirs" and "It Ain't Fair" that showcase his unique ability to weave authenticity into his narratives.
He aims to continue telling impactful stories and is always seeking opportunities to collaborate on projects that amplify underrepresented voices in film and television.
Filmography
Editor (2 Credits)
Man of War: A Journey With My Grandfather2024
Documentary, Short, Student
World of Shadow2022
Experimental, Music Video, Short, Student
Director (2 Credits)
Man of War: A Journey With My Grandfather2024
Documentary, Short, Student
The Six Word Memoirs2020
Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
Director of Photography (1 Credit)
Man of War: A Journey With My Grandfather2024
Documentary, Short, Student
Acting (1 Credit)
Man of War: A Journey With My Grandfather2024
Documentary, Short, Student
Cinematography (1 Credit)
World of Shadow2022
Experimental, Music Video, Short, Student
Sound Design (1 Credit)
World of Shadow2022
Experimental, Music Video, Short, Student
Writer (1 Credit)
The Six Word Memoirs2020
Animation, Experimental, Short, Student
Awards & Selections
Best Avant-Garde World of Shadow
72-Hour Film Challenge Center Valley
2022
Education
College
DeSales University
TV/Film
2021 – Present
High School
The Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA)
MDTV (Media Design, Television, Video)
2017 – 2020
High School
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School
2020
High School
Roman Catholic High School
2020 – 2021
Personal Details
Birth Date
July 4, 2001
Nickname
Manny
Birth City
Cambridge
Current City
Philadelphia
Hometown
Philadelphia
Height
5'8
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
Multiracial
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Cancer
Trivia
My favorite movie is Wes Anderson's "Rushmore" (1998)
Outside of filmmaking, I enjoy long-distance running, playing the guitar, and doodling in my sketchbooks.
I once filmed a documentary with my grandfather on an Alaskan Military Base.
Quotes
"To make a film is easy. To make a good film is war. To make a very good film is a miracle."
(Alejandro Gonzalez Innaritu)
"The most honest form of filmmaking is to make a film for yourself." -Peter Jackson
"The feel of the experience [of a film] is the important thing, not the ability to verbalize or analyze it."
(Stanley Kubrick)
"You've just gotta find something you love to do and then... Do it for the rest of your life, I guess."
--Max Fischer, "Rushmore"