Manuall Focus [man•you; all føh-kuhs]
Terence ‘MF’ Thomas is a Brooklyn-born visual artist, filmmaker, and the founder of Manuall Focus Media. His passion for creating at a young age led him on a 10-plus year career where he’s worked with some of the top brands including Nike, Adidas, and Jacob & Co. He has also collaborated with incredible talent from the likes of Rob Dyrdek and Arianna Huffington to SZA and Zion Williamson.
MF played a key role in building video production teams at two successful media startups - Elite Daily which was acquired in 2015 for $50 million by The Daily Mail and Overtime which is funded by top VC firms like Andreessen Horowitz as well as industry leaders like Kevin Durant.
His ability to mesh high-end cinematic visuals with compelling narrative storytelling has earned him four NY Emmy Awards as a Documentary Cinematographer, two Webby nominations, and was featured in Forbes. MF prides himself on his work ethic and a diverse skill set that encompasses all aspects of the production process.
““I worked with MF on a commercial shoot that honestly would have been impossible to execute without him. From beginning to end, MF managed every single aspect of the production. He took command throughout the entire shoot and worked tirelessly to make sure he got all the footage he needed. The level of professionalism he brings is paramount as is his attention to detail. It was truly a privilege to work with him.””
““MF oversaw the entire process from concept to final edit and delivered an exemplary end product. We synced on his vision from the get-go and he carried it through to the very end. Can’t recommend enough.”
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““I’ve worked with Terence on a couple of photo and video shoots and every time he makes it look so effortless and the results are exceptional, always! He’s a natural.””
““MF joined Elite Daily as a humble startup with barely a camera to use for shoots. Through his hard work and creativity, we were able to build a scalable production team. His versatility and range allowed us to cover documentaries, political interviews, music festivals, and sponsored content. He is extremely easy to work with, very collaborative, and can lead an entire production team.” ”