Search & Destroy Media is a full-service content company specializing in branded and advertising content and films. We join with artists, collaborators, and innovators offering our expertise in production and post through our film relationships and incubators. We are often sought out for complex productions due to our long-term experience in the industry, shooting in the most challenging landscapes across the globe, even in locations new to productions.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER NY
TODD MORRIS
Todd Morris is an award-winning producer with 30+ years in film and advertising. He began his career writing and directing two independent features, including the feminist cult classic A Gun for Jennifer—a festival favorite still screening in Parisian art houses.
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After 9/11, Todd shifted fully into commercial production, working with top shops such as MJZ, RSA, and Washington Square Films, earning a Gold Promax for his first project at NBCUniversal. In 2009, he produced Coca-Cola’s Happiness Machine, a global viral hit that won a Gold CLIO and helped redefine branded content.
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Known for his experiential and large-scale work, Todd has delivered standout campaigns across the U.S., Canada, South America, and the Middle East. His Benjamin Moore “Talking Wall” spot earned a Cannes Silver Lion.
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In 2017, he co-founded Search & Destroy Media with Debra Maniscalco to meet growing demand for nimble, innovative production. Todd is also the founder of the Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival, now a magnet for daring filmmakers and emerging voices.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER LA
DEBRA MANISCALCO
Debra is a seasoned force in the industry, known for her innovative approach and award-winning work across production, digital effects, music, and agency-side advertising. Her career spans top creative companies and includes honors from Cannes Lions (Integrated), The One Show, AICP, SXSW, and more.​
She began her career in New York as Director of Business at MJZ before moving into entertainment and branded content in Los Angeles, producing major campaigns for brands like Nike and the Olympics. At Washington Square Films, she produced Orange Sunshine—a multi-format film, VR, experiential, and music project that premiered at SXSW and was later acquired by Amazon.
As a founding partner at Search & Destroy Media, Debra brings global production expertise and a future-forward mindset to every project, seamlessly blending traditional advertising with entertainment.
Outside of work, she’s dedicated to nonprofit initiatives and keeps grounded through meditation, tennis, hiking, and comedy.