Hey! My name is Angie La Mantia (La Man-tea-uh) and I am an award-winning filmmaker and content creator. I’m based in my hometown of Kennett Square, PA, the Mushroom Capital of the World. The path back home has been quite an adventure!

My filmmaking journey began in The Mushroom Capital during my teenage years. Together with friends, we made videos inspired by the adventure of John Ford westerns, Martin Scorsese gangster movie swag, Steven Soderbergh’s indie can do attitude, and all infused with the quirky humor of late-night Adult Swim programming. These videos ignited my passion for storytelling and laid the foundation for my future in film.

In the early 2010s, I attended Full Sail University in Orlando, where I explored marketing videos while honing my filmmaking craft. By graduation, I’d helped launch a brewery and created a tour video for a mushroom farm.

Next, Los Angeles drew me into its bustling film industry. Though it was daunting at first, I gained invaluable experience on sets and embraced the challenges that came with growth.

In 2019, I became a Senior Digital Creator in Ocala, Florida, refining my video production skills and mastering streamlined workflows for greater efficiency.

In 2022, my co-director Blake C. Hollaway and I premiered our short film 13 Knots at the Bridgeport Film Festival, winning “Best Sci-Fi/Thriller.” BIFF deepened my love for collaboration and storytelling, and in 2023, we returned with Cloaked.

That same year, I launched Useless Hobby Productions on YouTube, shifting from short films to weekly 4-10 minute narrative videos, connecting with a broader audience. I also returned to Kennett Square as a Photographer and 3D Artist at Mayzon, pushing my creative skills further with photography and Blender.

Much like my hometown, which grew from a quiet little spot into a bustling hub for tourism and business, I’ve grown and evolved over the years while staying true to my roots. Looking back on this journey, I’m deeply thankful for the exciting projects, invaluable lessons, and opportunities to tackle marketing challenges for a wide range of clients.

If you’re looking for engaging, creative content, I’d love to collaborate with you. Let’s make something awesome together!

Thanks for reading—I look forward to connecting!

why others think you should work with me…

  • “Robert has worked as a freelance producer for WEDU PBS since September 2022. He researches, writes scripts, films, and edits short-form vertical content for platforms such as Instagram and TikTok on sustainability topics. Robert is always thorough with his research and comes up with creative and engaging ways to talk about a topic that can sometimes be difficult to condense into one minute. He always meets his deadlines and implements feedback promptly. Working with Robert has been a pleasure, and I look forward to continuing to collaborate with him.”

    -Kelli Serio | WEDU PBS Digital Media Manager

  • "Rob has been my producing and directing partner for almost a decade. From branded commercials to narrative content, Rob uses all his multi-faceted expertise to deliver superior artistic stories. Using his unique knowledge of the technical and artistic, he is a huge asset to any project."

    - Blake Hollaway | Award-Winning Filmmaker & Writer

  • "The folks at Freeform that worked on the television show Siren couldn't say enough about how much fun it was to work together."

    -Miguel Lima | Disney Channel Producer