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  • Man in the Arena
  • Short | Short, Drama
Man in the Arena
Short | Short, Drama
On a dank, cold night in NYC, a cab picks up a gentleman in front of one of the latest trendy restaurants. The driver, Carmelina, opinionated and rough around the edges, quickly recognizes her passenger; he's Timothy Mauler, the top food ...See moreOn a dank, cold night in NYC, a cab picks up a gentleman in front of one of the latest trendy restaurants. The driver, Carmelina, opinionated and rough around the edges, quickly recognizes her passenger; he's Timothy Mauler, the top food critic in the city. Together they stumble into a bond around food and critique- and then she convinces him to stop off at her place where they might make his favorite dish; Cacio e Pepe, and share a bottle of Barbaresco. Then came time for dessert. See less
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Director
Bob Giraldi (director)
Writers
Bob Giraldi (idea) | Natasha Soto-Albors (screenplay by) | Jake D Williamson (screenplay by)
Producers
Cailin McFadden (producer) | Alistair McMeekin (producer) | Natasha Soto-Albors (producer)
Composer
María Linares (composer)
Cinematographer
Guillermo Cameo (director of photography)
Editor
Alistair McMeekin (editor)
Production Designer
Patti Greaney (production designer)
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Status
Edit Completed
Updated Jun 16, 2026
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6 cast members
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Daniel Jenkins primary photo
Daniel Jenkins
Timothy Mauler Timothy Mauler   See fewer
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Carmelina Carmelina   See fewer
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Natasha Soto-Albors primary photo
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Carmelina's Sister Carmelina's Sister   See fewer
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