Manor House Films
At Manor House Films, our mission is to craft compelling stories that ignite conversation and inspire change. We are dedicated to developing purposeful films that challenge perspectives, foster critical thinking, and illuminate the world’s most pressing issues. Through the power of cinema, we aim to engage, educate, and empower audiences toview the world from new perspectives and take action for a better future.
Manor House Estate, traces its roots back to the Manor House Estate, nestled within the serene beauty of Cat Cay, Bahamas. Built in 1925, Manor House has fostered fellowship, love, and creativity for the family and guests during the Devaneys’ 21 years of ownership.
Mr. Devaney’s heart led him to support films with purpose and meaning. He has welcomed producers, directors, actors, writers, and distributors to the property, connecting the creatives towards their common goals. This intimate haven evolved into our film studio, blending artistic collaboration with a mission-driven focus.
John Devaney is a leading financier based in Miami, Florida, with extensive expertise in structured finance bonds, real estate, and film financing. Since 1999, John has served as the founder and CEO of United Capital Markets, a pioneering firm in the modeling, research, and investment in complex structured finance credit. This year John made a pivot in his career, directing his resources, creativity and network towards supporting films that carry a powerful purpose. He is the majority investor and producer in both “City of Dreams” and “The Prince,” working closely with the actors, directors, and distributors to ensure these important works of cinema can reach larger audiences and invoke real change.
Corinne Devaney has worked for five years as a sales and trading assistant at United Capital Markets alongside her father John. She is now leading marketing strategy and development for Manor House Films.
Michael Nelson is the Chief Financial Officer and Financial Operations Principal at Manor House Films. Michael oversees all accounting and operations. Mr. Nelson earned a BS degree in Accounting from Florida State University and received an MBA in Finance from University of Miami. He provides financial accounting for the films LLC and assists withfilm financing and cash management.
Nehir is a producer with experience in both documentary and feature films. She started as a production assistant in Turkey, developing a passion for storytelling and production. After moving to the U.S., she worked on projects such as Blacklist, Blindspot, Manifest, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and more. Her documentary Sur Les Pointes won first place at the 2020 Cannes Short Film Festival. Nehir holds an MFA and her recent credits include Bezos: The Beginning (2023), available on AppleTV and Amazon Prime. Now at Manor House Films, Nehir focuses on producing films that inspire meaningful storytelling and social change.
Eliana has appeared in Netflix's Cobra Kai, Insatiable, NBC's Ordinary Joe, Hulu's Dopesick, and The Girl from Plainville. She also starred in Camila Cabello and Bazzi's Beautiful music video. As a social media influencer, she has over 10.4 million TikTok followers, 5 million on YouTube, and 1 million on Instagram. Eliana won a Webby Award for The TikTok Sitcom and recently wrote and starred in The Christmas Cowboy. A graduate of The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts, she is a classically trained actress and singer with experience in film, TV, and stage. Now serving as the Creative Director at Manor House Films, Eliana crafts engaging content that aligns with the brand’s mission and storytelling vision.
Stephen has over 12 years of experience in film marketing, digital media, and operations. He has worked with top studios such as A24, NEON, Warner Brothers, Lionsgate, Universal Studios, Focus Features, and Sony Pictures. Before joining Manor House Films, Stephen served as SVP of Operations at Miroma Group, where he launched their film marketing division and led a comprehensive digital strategy. Now at Manor House Films, Stephen rebuilt high-performing playbooks he developed for A24 and Sony Pictures, which drove their theatrical success through innovative marketing strategies.
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