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Man of the Crowd Productions

Diverse, award-winning indie production company specializing in dark genre films. Projects push boundaries to explore the darker side of human nature.

Man of the Crowd Productions is an award-winning multimedia production company founded in 2014 by John Rice. Additionally, MOTC subverts the traditional roles of women and minorities in movies and features strong underrepresented leads that defy genre stereotypes.

15/10/2025

Calling all NY/NJ horror fans! Tonight at 9:15pm, come see our short horror film “In2U” screening at the Grindhouse Nights Film Festival in Garwood, NJ!

Synopsis: A lonely and charismatic model connects with a mysterious user named “IN2U” on a hookup app. This connection leads to a terrifying encounter with a shapeshifting monster that feeds on vulnerability and loneliness.

📍 Crossroads — 78 North Ave., Garwood, NJ — 9:15pm

CREW:
Director/Producer
Producer/Writer .a.rice
Cinematographer
Gaffer
Best Boy Juan Ospina 1st AC Johann Alzate
Sound Mixer Rachel Villegas
Post Sound
HMU Karly Stigliano
Art Director
Stunts
VFX Tom Bourget
Producer
EP Margaret R. Zukor
EP
Composer
Editor & .a.rice
CAST:
CAM
IN2U
MACY

03/09/2025

Our new super short horror film premieres today on YouTube: ROADKILL! 🛻🩸

Two women have to decide what to do when they kill a drifter in a car accident… until the body mysteriously vanishes.

🔗 Watch now: https://youtu.be/Up367x7GcUs?si=N9lOVPx7Rruzgs9n

Directed, shot, and edited by . Starring , , and .a.rice.

“iPhone Frights: Terror That Fits in Your Pocket” is a new series that shows what happens when a group of professional filmmakers gets together in their downtime to have fun and push their handheld technology to the limits. We’re packing maximum scares into minimum minutes.

If you enjoy this film, make sure to follow the series and share with friends. More of these fun little experiments are on the way!

08/08/2025

🎬 TONIGHT IN NYC!

Join us for the NYC premiere of In2U at the Film Festival! Written by .a.rice and directed by , this psychological horror short screens as part of the Thriller block at 8PM, followed by a filmmaker Q&A.

In2U follows a lonely cam performer whose online flirtation takes a dark, terrifying turn. 💻🔪

🎟 Tickets:
https://chainfilmfest2025.eventive.org/welcome

Congrats to our incredible cast and crew. Don’t miss this one!

CREW
Director/Producer –
Writer/Producer – .a.rice
Cinematographer –
Gaffer –
Best Boy – Juan Ospina
1st AC – Johann Alzate
Sound Mixer – Rachel Villegas
Post Sound –
HMU – Karly Stigliano
Art Director –
Stunts –
VFX – Tom Bourget
Producer –
EPs – Margaret R. Zukor,
Composer –
Editor – & .a.rice

CAST
CAM –
IN2U –
MACY –

30/10/2024

Our award-winning feature film I’M OKAY, WE’RE OKAY is now streaming on Amazon Prime! 🌟 After an incredible journey through the festival circuit—with wins for Best Feature Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Cinematography—our team couldn’t be more excited to finally share this milestone with you.

Every watch, rating, and review makes a HUGE difference, especially in these first few days. Thank you for being part of our film family and for all your support along the way! 🖤💫🎥

Link in bio to watch. Let us know what you think!

30/09/2024

New film coming soon… IN2U 📱🤳🩸

18/05/2023

🎬 Lights, Camera, Action! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce the World Premiere of our feature film I’M OKAY, WE’RE OKAY at the in NYC! 🎥✨ This project was a labor of love, created against all odds at the height of the pandemic. Amidst the challenges we faced, this film emerged as a testament to the power of art and the unbreakable human spirit. ❤️ Check the details below and save the date! 🗓️🎞️

📅 Date: Saturday, May 20
⏰ Time: 5:45pm
📍 Venue: Cinema Village, 22 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003

Synopsis:
On a road trip with her unfaithful boyfriend, Ellie discovers she has DID (once called Multiple Personality Disorder) and that her fractured identities are offering them clues to solve the mystery of her past. This film explores identity, love, and memory, taking viewers on a thrilling ride of unexpected twists and profound self-discovery. 🚗🔎💫

Admission is open to everyone, so bring your friends and join us to celebrate the magic of storytelling. Stay tuned for updates and ticket information. Your support means the world, and we are grateful to share this cinematic journey with you! 🌟✨

20/12/2022

Alternate poster day! 🍿From dark fantasy to totally retro, here are some posters that didn’t make the final cut. 🔪 Which of them is your favorite? 🤗
Shout out to our fabulous actors and !

01/10/2022

💥 Official Trailer: I’M OKAY, WE’RE OKAY 💥

On a road trip with her unfaithful boyfriend, Ellie discovers she has Dissociative Identity Disorder and that her fractured identities are offering them clues about her mysterious past.

DIRECTOR Adrienne Acevedo Lovette
WRITERS Adrienne Acevedo Lovette and John A. Rice .a.rice
CINEMATOGRAPHY Alejandro Alex SalinasAlbrecht .albrecht
AD David Rey
AC/SWING
SOUND Rachel Wolfie Villegas Walid Alhamdy Ben LeHouillier
PRODUCERS Ella Jane New Adrienne Acevedo Lovette John A. Rice Elod Filyó
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS Margaret Romolo Zukor Elaine Del Valle
COMPOSER Andrew Freeman

ACTORS .a.rice Joseph Castillo-Midyett Gisela Chipe Collin Ware Hannah D Scott grace

20/06/2022

Amazing turnout for our NYC screening of The Dark Room last night before heading to distribution! Thanks to all involved and to the Chain Theatre for hosting a wonderful event!

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http://www.manofthecrowdproductions.com/

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