EVEN KEEL
PRODUCTIONS
ABOUT US

NICK MANNING
Producer/Director/Showrunner
My passion for sports storytelling started at a young age, inspired by countless SportsCenter features, ESPN’s innovative approach to its 30 for 30 series, the raw & cinematic storytelling of HBO’s 24/7 & the simple yet captivating nature of sports. I knew from then on that I needed to be a part of this world.
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After earning a Communications degree from Hofstra University in 2015, I began my career in independent film distribution, getting a firsthand look at the birth of the streaming age, before transitioning to Showtime Sports in 2018. There, I found my place in the industry. Starting as a production assistant and ending as the director of Showtime’s Emmy-winning All Access series, earning two Emmy nominations (and losses) while working on over 40 episodes with some of the most talented folks in the industry.
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Since going freelance in 2024 and starting my production company, I've been able to expand my network and variety of experiences. I’ve worked on Netflix’s Court of Gold at 2024 Paris Olympics and collaborated with networks like Disney+, Amazon Prime, ESPN+, and DAZN.
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With more exciting projects to come, I continue to look to solidify myself as someone that specializes in not just content creation, but meaningful partnerships with athletes, creatives, and overall great people.
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