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Vince Mancini
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Senior Film And Culture Writer, UPROXX
Los Angeles
Beats
Biography
Journalist/Editorialist for 15+ years, Columbia Non-Fiction MFA, Comedian and Podcaster. Founded FilmDrunk, an irreverent movie blog, in 2007, while getting my MFA in non-fiction from Columbia. FilmDrunk was acquired by Uproxx in 2009, where I've worked full-time ever since, currently as the Senior Film & Culture Editor. That means I write movie reviews, profiles, interviews, and opinion pieces, as well as features on travel, food, and drink (my travel writing, food challenges, and Top Chef rankings are especially popular). Helped turn Uproxx from parent company with no homepage into a digital media company with 26 million unique visitors monthly (I was the second hire and currently the most senior Uproxx employee). I've also written for GQ, Maxim, The Portland Mercury, The East Bay Express, and a few others. Received MFA in 2010, with a book-length thesis of essays and short stories. In 2013, I successfully Kickstarted and starred in a documentary about The Gathering of The Juggalos, called 'Whoop Dreams.' I've also been a stand-up comedian since the mid 2000s and run a popular podcast, The FilmDrunk Frotcast. I have sporadic TV appearances and on-camera experience, going back to my days as the cult film correspondent for The Grid on IFC. Interests include movies, food, drink, travel, comedy, dogs, and sports (especially MMA).
so if you have a strong local tie (especially if your story isn't already widely covered)San Diego. We're hyper-local I want to hear. If not not so much...
Football, Automotive
Content
Company Info
UPROXX
UPROXX Studios is an independent media company and content studio based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2008, it specializes in music, youth culture, and entertainment. The company operates globally, focusing on superfan communities and cultural innovation. UPROXX Studios owns notable brands such as UPROXX, HipHopDX, Dime Magazine, Indie Mixtape, and Country Mixtape, which celebrate music, sports, and creative subcultures. The company excels in content creation, producing documentary-style videos, articles, and multimedia projects across various themes. It also offers brand partnerships, providing creative solutions for advertisers to connect with youth audiences through culturally relevant campaigns. UPROXX Studios holds an exclusive U.S. license to sell Warner Music Group’s YouTube music video inventory, enhancing its media sales capabilities. Additionally, it integrates technology, utilizing will.i.am’s FYI AI tools to improve content creation and audience engagement. In April 2024, UPROXX Studios became independent again, further solidifying its role in bridging music culture and brand marketing.
Los Angeles, , United States
+1 212-275-2000
Founded: 2008