Biography

Scott Mann is a Michigan-based filmmaker, producer, and FAA Part 107-certified drone pilot whose work blends grounded storytelling with immersive, kinetic visuals. A Marine and Air Force veteran, Mann brings a disciplined, safety-first approach to production while favoring naturalistic performances, practical filmmaking techniques, and character-driven narratives.

As founder of Bravo Zulu Films, a veteran-owned production company, Mann focuses on projects that explore resilience, identity, and human connection without sentimentality. His work often emphasizes movement through real environments, using drone camerawork to place audiences inside the story rather than observing from a distance.

Mann serves as Drone Pilot (RPIC) and producer/writer on the horror short Hollowroot, where his aerial and proximity camera work is used not for spectacle, but to heighten tension and perspective within confined, natural spaces. His approach to drone cinematography prioritizes control, repeat ability, and narrative intent over speed or stunt flying.

In addition to narrative film, Mann develops and mentors veteran-focused creative projects, advocating for filmmaking as both a craft and a means of connection. He is based in the Midwest and continues to build projects that favor authenticity, collaboration, and story over scale.
- IMDb mini biography by: Scott Mann