Scott Mannion is a British film director, writer, and producer. In 2018 he won a Directors Guild Award (Au) for his two part half hour Cold War Spy thriller THE DEFECTOR (Nominated in 2013). Upon releasing The Defector, Mannion broke audience records on Steam (#1 PC Streaming platform) besting major studio titles, international anime and independent movies for #1 spot in MOVIES and a top 10 spot across all video for a Month. The Defector gained 4 mill logged viewers across platforms, performing well in the USA, Great Britain, Russia and Germany.<br />
Following the release Mannion was awarded a State Representative award on the floor of the NSW Parliament, and was recognised for his achievements in film directing. Mannion lead a world class team on The Defector, Including: Academy Award winning Cinematographer Russell Boyd (Master and Commander), AACTA winning editor Matt Villa (The Great Gatsby, Lego Movie), Chimney Group Sweden (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Her
He was invited to premiere at the prestigious Clermont-Ferrand film festival.
He’s garnered both critical success and controversy: soon after its premiere The Defector was banned by the CPC in mainland china and online, reported on Polygon.
Mannion has raised over $1 million from patrons for screen projects and produced two crowdfunding campaigns. He secured Cable and Broadcast distribution deals licensing works at international markets (AFM, Cannes) to Canal+,Canal+ Italy, Arte France, SBS, Qantas Airways, Virgin Airways.
Mannion has directed television commercials in the Antipodes and maintains an art stock photo library (Getty Images).
In 2013 mannion won the US TrackingBoard Feature screenplay competition in LA.