About Me
My name is Dylan Mandel, and I have been working on stage, in front of the camera, and behind the camera for half of my life. My passions are fueled by my creativity and positivity.
My Work
Not Okay - “Marcus”
My most recent work, a one-shot drama filmed by and starring teen intensive filmmaking students. It was Film of the Month in August ‘22.
The Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse - “Dale”
A comedy short about a meeting between the four… No… FIVE horsemen of the Apocalypse.
The Lie - “Quinn”
This rom-com is about the coming together of two nervous teens are who are both secretly in love with each other. It was the first teen short film from NJFS to incorporate a male-female kiss.
Love, Tommy - Writer and Grip
I wrote this stop motion rom-com when I was 13 years old. A year later, it won an award at the Gold Coast International Film Festival.
Back In A Dash - Director and Editor
I was beyond excited to direct this comedy film that basically mocks classic superhero cliches. From moving cameras to slo-mos, and crazy sounds and lighting, I made sure that my actors and crew members were given hard, but fun shots to complete.
The Rescue Mission - “Friend”
My comedy duo partner, Logan, starred in this comedic film with me. It follows the imaginative plans that follow after a computer was stolen.
A Familiar Figure BTS - DoP and Interviewer
I worked on a Behind the Scenes about the making of a horror short called “A Familiar Figure”. I interviewed actors and crew members while also controlling the camera.