FOUND OBJECT

Hailing from Los Angeles, Ethan and Matt Mantel are a sibling duo pursuing careers in the fields of film, television directing, and animation, with a shared passion for story-driven comedies with a healthy dose of absurdity. Utilizing their distinct skills and backgrounds, the Mantel brothers have collaborated on multiple projects, including festival-selected short films "PERU" and "MOM's DINNER."

Ethan's journey in filmmaking started with internships at various indie film production offices between Los Angeles and New York City and a degree in Film and Media at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Over the past fifteen years, he has pursued his passion for producing, writing, and directing via various avenues, including through sketch writing classes at Upright Citizens Brigade and producing his first short film “PERU”. To complement his passion for working with creative folks, Ethan currently works in marketing with digital creators at an education start-up.

Matt, a graduate of the animation program at Savannah College of Art and Design, currently works as a storyboard artist for The Simpsons. He is heavily involved in stand-up comedy across Los Angeles and improv at the Groundlings Theatre. Presently, Matt is editing his first feature film, a low-budget exploration of the internal dialogue surrounding the creation of art.

Together, Ethan and Matt have co-directed their most recent project, "FOUND OBJECT." As they continue to develop their unique blend of storytelling and comedy, the Mantel siblings strive to make a lasting and unique impact on the world of film and entertainment through dedicated service to the story of every project they work on with a healthy dose of self-effacement and levity.