Biography

Post-graduation from USC Film School, Liz spent several years directing for the PBS/Hulu series "Just Seen It." She also directed shorts and music videos at this time, including Beth Thorney's "You're So Pony." In 2015, her debut feature (which she wrote, directed, produced and cast), Bread and Butter, was released by The Orchard. It played on Hulu and airlines across the globe in addition to VOD platforms. HelloGiggles called it, "an absolute must-watch for women everywhere." Her second feature (which she wrote, directed, produced and cast), Speed of Life, was called "delightful in just about every way" by noted film critic Tim Cogshell (of NPR's "FilmWeek") aired on Showtime. Liz directed Lina, starring Laura San Giacomo, Erika Longo and Sandra Seacat and Witchy starring John Ross Bowie, Christine Weatherup, Morgan Bastin and Sean Wright . She is also the co-host of hit podcast Making Movies Is Hard!!! Liz Manashil specializes in feminist content with a whimsical twist. She's currently in preproduction on her third feature, a horror comedy currently titled Best Friends Forever.
- IMDb mini biography by: Liz Manashil