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About Me

Michael is a Los Angeles born Director/ Producer and a graduate from USC's School of Cinematic Arts. As a director, Michael has found his voice through witty and dark visual comedy, exposing and exploiting the levity inherent in even the worst of situations.

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Recently Michael wrote and directed "Memento Mori", a thriller featuring Booksmart/Licorice Pizza actor Skyler Gisondo, now in post. He also produced the horror film ZZZ and Hive (Xochitl Gomez). Commercially, Michael has directed work for clients including Sweetfin, Moment House, and Cedars-Sinai and directs all of Aaryan Shah's music videos. As a producer, Michael cut his teeth on music videos, producing for high profile artists like Gryffin, Frankie Jonas, Galantis, San Holo, Elle Duhé.

 

In 2021 he co-founded and served as Head of Media for Interwoven Studios, a production company creating commercial and docu-style content for companies including Shriver Media, Dream Pops, and Mosh. All told, Michael’s work has accrued tens of millions of views online and his films have received numerous awards at an array of prestigious festivals.

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Festivals & Awards

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Catalina Film Festival

SEPTEMBER 2019

- Best Advanced Student Film

- Best Child Actor

 

Blackmagic Film Festival

SEPTEMBER 2019

- 1st Place

-Audience Choice Award

 

San Diego International Film Festival

OCTOBER - 2019

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Austin Comedy Film Festival

OCTOBER 2019

- Nominated Best Comedy

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Pasadena International Film Festival

MARCH 2020

 

Chattanooga Film Festival

MARCH 2020

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First Look Film Festival

MARCH 2020

- Best Comedy

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