Words of Recommendation
“Through Manny Otto's work, one can almost hear
Gaia herself speaking to the artists of the world: ‘Wake up! Step fearlessly
into your role as shamanic guides for the global community.’ Manny empowers
artists with practical insights for fully embracing this role.”
—KENJI WILLIAMS
Musician and Filmmaker, Director of BELLA GAIA and REMEDY ARTS, and collaborator with Alex Grey on WORLDSPIRIT
“Manny Otto makes the connection between the
mythic and the creative in a way that will propel you on your journey.”
—GERALD McDERMOTT
Caldecott Medalist (more...)
“As a magnifying-lens focuses the sun's light,
Manny Otto focuses the artist's vision and output in concert with the needs
of our current global mythos.”
—MICHAEL FITZPATRICK
Concert-cellist (more...)
“Manny Otto offers a practical methodology for
tapping into one’s creativity with enlightened Self-expression at its
core.”
—AVERY CLAYTON
Artist and CEO/President Emeritus (b.1947 - d.2009)
of the Mayme A. Clayton Library & Museum (more...)
“Manny Otto combines a serious vision with a great
sense of humour — the perfect conditions for a deep experience of the
mythos in the creative process.”
—MARTIN WEYERS
Artist (more...)
“I have known Manny Otto for a long time ... long enough to know the depth of his soul, the sincerity of his search and the excellence of his work.”
—MARIANNE WILLIAMSON
Teacher and author (more...)
“Now, more than ever, our planet needs creative people to return the spirit of sacred service to the arts. Manny Otto has carefully and consciously laid out a context and methodology that will connect artists with their creative genius and reconnect humanity to its collective Soul.”
—GAY HENDRICKS
Filmmaker, author, and co-founder of the Spiritual Cinema Circle (more...)
Manny Otto perpetuates principles many accomplished creatives draw upon as they
embrace their vital roles as prime functionaries of an emerging global
worldview.
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Harris Frisby
Current
- MICHAEL WIESE PRODUCTIONS
The world's leading publisher of books on screenwriting and filmmaking (general)- DIVINE ARTS MEDIA (acquisitions, production, marketing, and sales)
- MW Film School (conscious filmmaker film education program development and management)
- The Future of Story Conference (marketing and production support)
- Writing: Book and Blog
- Internet Radio Program Host:
Past
- 2008-2009: Marketing for Sounds True, an independent multimedia publishing company that embraces the world’s major spiritual traditions, as well as the arts and humanities, embodied by the leading authors, teachers, and visionary artists of our time.
- 2007: Served on the national host committee for the U.S. Tour of the Medium of Tibet's Chief State Oracle, Ven. Thupten Ngodrup.
- 2006-2008: Produced for Gaiam, Inc., engaged in refining the company’s Spiritual Cinema Circle and Earth Cinema Circle web presences to perpetuate the appeal of their film offerings.
- 2003-2005: Co-founded and provided leadership for Threshold Passages, a rites of passage and mentoring program in Colorado that practically applies the theories of Joseph Campbell, Robert Bly and many others regarding the need for effective rites of passage for the young men in our society.
- 1999-2006: Key member of the Joseph Campbell Foundation leadership team developing on-line and off-line community, including co-producing the Joseph Campbell Centenary conference at Esalen Institute in 2004, and planning future Internet initiatives, including the Campbell Digital Archives and Works projects.
In addition to the experience above relevant to the mission of this site, Manny Otto's LinkedIn profile reflects 15+ years as a project/product manager and web producer.
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