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Producing/Directing

Currently, MBD Films is collaborating with director Paul Becker on “From Brooklyn to Broadway”, a documentary following Broadway legend Ben Vereen as he plans a come-back.

Ben Vereen & Cornel West at Princeton University

MBD Films at the 2008 San Fransico Green Convention

The feature length documentary “Toxic Soup” debuted at the 2010 Atlanta Film Festival and will screen at the 2010 New Jersey Film Festival this fall at Rutgers University as well as at the 2010 KahBang Film, Art and Music Festival. “Toxic Soup” has also screened at the University of Maryland, West Virginia State University, and the New Life Expo in San Francisco, CA. Rory Owen Delaney served as writer, producer, editor and director of “Toxic Soup.”

In 2009, MBD Films announced its collaboration with celebrity choreographer Paul Becker and Paperny Films to produce and direct “Life Unchoreographed,” a reality TV show about Paul’s life. The reality show is currently being pitched to major TV networks.

Man Bites Dog Films co-directed and produced the feature length documentary “The Good, The Bad and The Lilly” with Chad Meador. The documentary follows local filmmaker Chad Meador as he teams up with West Virginia governor Joe Manchin III to bring a world record for the world’s largest family reunion to Flat Top, West Virginia, a sleepy town in the middle of the coal belt.

Additionally, MBD Films has produced documentary content for California artist Eric Leiser and civil rights activist David McCoy. In 2007, MBD Films co-produced “Method in the Mountains,” a documentary that won the Audience Choice Award at the West Virginia Filmmakers Festival.

Aside from features and documentaries, MBD Films has shot live concerts for 80′s phenom Debbie Debb, Mexican pop sensation Pee Wee (former member of the Kumbia All Stars) and for Yo Mando Records’ Sami Cultura. We’ve also done music videos for hiphop artists 3nvious, Rosevelt and C-Nice. We have also produced web content for TNT agency, Humormill Magazine and the Shop Eat Sleep blog.

Writing

Man Bites Dog Films is currently writing a feature length script based on the documentary “Toxic Soup” with Migrant Turtle Films to be directed by Christina Voros. Voros was named one of the 25 new faces in independent film by Filmmaker Magazine. Previously, Rory Owen Delaney teamed up with Voros to write the short film “Rosy”, which screened at the Director’s Guild in Los Angeles as well as at the 2008 Florida Film Festival and the Nantucket Film Festival. MBD Films is also adapting a feature film from Sally Denton’s nonfiction book The Bluegrass Conspiracy, which the Wall Street Journal called “a larger than real life thriller.”

P.G. Banker and Rory Delaney at the 2010 Atlanta Film Festival

When Kentucky Blueblood Drew Thornton parachuted to his death in September 1985 – carrying thousands in cash and 150 pounds of cocaine – the gruesome end of his life blew open a scandal that reached to the most secret circles of the U.S. government.

Rory also wrote “My Brother’s Story,” a feature script based on the life of celebrity choreographer Paul Becker. Tagline: Aaron and Albee Swift live as grifters in New York City under their father’s tutelage until Albee’s arrest and Aaron’s enrollment in an elite preparatory school changes life overnight. “My Brother’s Story” is currently being pitched to producers and directors in Hollywood. Additionally, Man Bites Dog Films writes for documentaries, most recently “Toxic Soup”, “The Good, the Bad and the Lilly” as well as “Method in the Mountains.”

Editing

MBD Films edits on Final Cut Pro Studio.

Man Bites Dog Films edited the upcoming feature length documentary “Toxic Soup” (Official Selection of the 2010 Atlanta Film Festival, New Jersey Film Festival, and the Kahbang Film, Art and Music Festival) as well as the micro-budget documentary “Method in the Mountains.” “Method in the Mountains” won the 2007 Audience Choice Award at the West Virginia Filmmakers Festival. But MBD Films edits more than documentaries. We edited a television commercial for Daniel Vineyards as well as web content for Arkitek Records and TNT Agency. We have also cut music videos for a number of independent hiphop artists including 3nvious, C-Nice, Tommy Gunn and Rosevelt.

The “Black Fridai” video that we shot and edited for hiphop artists Techniec, Rosevelt, and C-Nice was featured on World Star Hiphop and was been viewed over 150,000 views in two months.

Man Bites Dog Films also digitizes footage if you need editing assistance as we did for Pollard Film and Coach Art, a nonprofit dedicated to coaching children who have survived cancer art, music and sports. Additionally, Man Bites Dog Films edits acting / hosting reels, wedding videos and more.

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Testimonials:

"He's a master at telling a story..."

"Rory's a rare guy. Brilliant writer. Wise director. Disciplined shooter. He's a master at telling a story, whether on the page or with camera in hand. You don't find that many people out there who can do it all, and do it all well. You really don't."

Christina Voros
One of Filmmaker Magazine's 25 New Faces in Independent Film www.christinavoros.com

"As a director, writer, or editor, Rory is a joy to work with..."

"Rory Owen Delaney is in possession of enormous quantities of intellectual, emotional, organizational, and artistic excellence all of which he uses extraordinarily well. As a producer, director, writer, cinematographer, editor or thinker, he is a joy to work with. He is also one of the most courteous and considerate people I've ever met. I would be pleased to work with him in the future and would recommend that experience to all my colleagues."

Byron Warner
Ridgewood Productions

"...completes projects with punctuality and originality..."

"Man Bites Dog Films completes projects with punctuality and originality. Rory is a hard-working, trustworthy, multi-talented artist who I have had the pleasure of doing business with for more than two years. "

Paul Becker
Celebrity Choreographer

"He keeps me laughing..."

I love working with Rory. Both versatile and creative, he keeps me laughing; and in this business that counts... Man Bites Dog, isn't that funny?!"

Lisa Love
Jackson Family publicist

"My trust for his judgment as an editor and cameraman is unquestionable..."

"I have had the privilege of working with Rory for more than a year. My trust for his judgment as an editor and cameraman is unquestionable. I guarantee his integrity as a businessman and know that his vision is always aligned with that of the client."

Tony Toledo
VP of Marketing, TNT Agency

"...above all Rory is a risk-taker who is never afraid to stand up for the little guys..."

"Rory Delaney is more than an incredible videographer and filmmaker; above all he is a risk-taker who is never afraid to stand up for the little guys! Man Bites Dog Films has played a huge role in building the Black Fridai movement to expose the politics of payola radio. With his attention to detail, Rory provided the powerful visuals that jump-started our fight against corporate radio! I will forever be grateful to Rory and hope to have his friendship and expertise for a lifetime."

Rosevelt
Hiphop Artist

"A true jack of all trades and all around good guy..."

"Working with Rory is a true pleasure. He knows exactly what he's doing, and he's also a good listener and easy to work with. Rory is a true jack of all trades and all around good guy."

David McCoy
"Love = Love" Director

"...willing to go the extra mile for your project."

"Rory is not only a dedicated filmmaker in his own right but also an outstanding, serene person who is willing to go the extra mile for your project. He is someone I can count on to make the project work; he is also a good friend."

Eric Leiser
"Glitch in the Grid" Director

"Rory's patience and creativity always put me at ease..."

"Rory's patience and creativity always put me at ease when I am in front of the camera. Just knowing he is on the other side of the lens helps me breathe. As for editing, Rory can take a chaotic mess of footage and weave it into a coherent stream of seamless entertainment."

Miranda Davidson
CEO, Playground Entertainment

"Rory's flexibility and willingness to get the job done is what any producer wishes for his crew..."

"As a cinematographer Rory has an instinctual ability to sense where the 'action' will take place. He moves through crowds, unnoticed by bystanders as he captures their true-to-life behavior. Rory's flexibility and willingness to get the job done is what any producer wishes for all of his crew... When editing, Rory has an uncanny ability to draw superb connections in theme and subject relevance."

Chad Meador
"Method in the Mountains" Director

"I always look forward to working with Rory..."

"Rory is a brilliant writer, director and producer. I always look forward to working with Rory, be it on the next TV spot, documentary film or video project that is coming down the line.”

P.G. Banker
Marketing Director, Hummingbird Productions

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