Material Success, 2012
Documentary, 83 minutes
Canada

US Premiere

Showtimes:
Free Grace Church – Saturday, April 6th at 10:00am
Auburn Public Library – Sunday, April 7th at 10:00am

Director: Jesse Mann
Producer: Marc Swenker

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Material Success follows the misadventures of the eccentric designer Bruno Ierullo as he readies for his first fashion show after a personal tragedy inspires him to risk his life savings on a mid-life career change into the art. Documenting the events one month leading up to the designers first runway show, Bruno is bursting at the seams with ideologies inspiring both his designs and his new life. Hilarity ensues as the show day approaches, ego’s clash and the devote friendship between Susana Benavides, the collections production manager, and the designer is revealed. Material Success explores a jocular world, filled with colour, where friendship and courage can inspire change at any moment in your life.

Material Success – Official Trailer from Jesse Mann on Vimeo.

Festivals & Awards

Canadian Film Festival
Winner: Audience Choice

Toronto Independent Film Festival
Winner: Best Documentary

Black Nights Film Tallinn Festival

The Arts Fashion Film Festival – Poland

The Victoria Film Festival