The Michael Mann Archives offers an unprecedented exploration of the creative process within Mann’s films. Access pass holders will be immersed in the experience of filmmaking via a curated collection of Mann’s directing materials and live direction captured in videos and transcriptions.
It includes videos of rehearsals, storytelling strategies determining film form, annotated script pages, director instructions, transcriptions and more provide deep insights into Mann’s approach.
The project’s first offering centers around Mann’s latest film “Ferrari”.
The access pass allows you unlimited viewing of Michael Mann’s archived materials, but you may not copy, share, distribute or repurpose the material in any way. Doing so is a violation of copyright as outlined in the terms and conditions to which you have agreed, will lead to immediate revocation of your access to the archives and potential further actions. For more information please consult our terms and conditions.
Michael Mann chose six scenes from “Ferrari” to explore via his directorial materials. When you enter a scene, you’ll have the opportunity to watch the scene from the film, view a series of videos exploring specific dimensions of the filmmaking, and browse a collection of Michael Mann’s directorial materials - all associated with that specific scene.
You have to purchase an access pass here. We accept credit card, debit card and ACH in the following countries/regions: United States, Canada, United Kingdom and European Union.
$65 + gas fees.
The Access Pass can be purchased at michaelmannarchives.com/purchase-ferrari
It is an unlimited supply.
The access pass is non-transferrable.
Gas fees occur for any transaction or attempted transaction on the blockchain. The amount will vary depending on a variety of factors such as how many people are using the network at that moment. We do not control gas prices, nor do we receive or profit from them, and we are not able to refund gas fees. You'll pay gas fees even if you weren't able to successfully purchase as they are non-refundable.
The access pass is currently available to purchase in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and European Union with additional territories to follow.
You can view the documents and photos from the archive, but our security features will block playback of all videos on mirrored displays. To watch videos on an external display, you need to use Chromecast, Airplay or a wired connection.
Yes, the videos are available in 4K depending on your browser, device and internet connection. For more information, please consult this table.
You can send us an email at contact@michaelmannarchives.com, but before doing that we recommend going through these steps:
- Update your browser to the latest version.
- Turn off any VPN services.
- Clear your cache/cookies.
- Restart your device.
For detailed information please consult our privacy policy here.
The Michael Mann Archives is optimal for viewing on a laptop or desktop computer, but the site is viewable on the following browsers and devices:
- MacOS: Safari, Chrome, Firefox and Edge.
- Windows: Chrome, Firefox and Edge.
- iOS: Safari.
- Android: Chrome.
Furthermore, the video content is viewable on ChromeCast and AppleTV devices via cast and airplay.
All access pass sales are final. If you are having issues with purchasing the access pass, please reach out to our payment partner Crossmint here.
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The Michael Mann Archives leverages blockchain technology to archive Michael Mann’s directorial materials because of its enhanced security and ability to maintain provenance vs. centralized alternatives. Furthermore, blockchain technology enables us to deliver content directly to our audience.
You can reach out to our payment partner Crossmint here, but before doing that we recommend going through these steps:
- Update your browser to the latest version.
- Clear your cache/cookies.
- Restart your device.
The Michael Mann archives is viewable on the following browsers and devices:
- MacOS: Safari, Chrome, Firefox and Edge.
- Windows: Chrome, Firefox and Edge.
- iOS: Safari.
- Android: Chrome.
For an optimal experience, please have the latest browser and operating system installed.
You can also stream the video content via chromecast and airplay. For more information on compatible devices for video streaming, please consult this table.
Yes. Chromecast is available on Google Chrome and Airplay is available on Safari.
You can reach out to our wallet partner Crossmint here, but before doing that we recommend going through these steps:
- Update your browser to the latest version.
- Clear your cache/cookies.
- Restart your device.
To update your account information, please consult this: https://help.crossmint.com
No. The content is for viewing only.
No. The access pass is for one user only. Sharing your access pass with others is a violation of the terms and conditions to which you have agreed and will lead to immediate revocation of your access to the archives and potential further actions. For more information please consult our terms and conditions.
The project was built in English, but our videos are currently offered with accurate closed-caption subtitling in French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and German. These captions are available as options in the website's video player window. Your browser can also offer additional language closed captioning for video and audio assets, as well as translation for the website's text. Our original documents are in English and the browser cannot translate these. We recommend using Chrome as your browser for translated and/or closed captioned experience of the Michael Mann Archives website.