Biography
Michael graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, with a degree in Film and Television. Upon moving to Los Angeles in 1993, Michael worked as a Director of Photography, shooting both Music Videos, Commercials,and Comedy Interstitials. He has worked with comedians such as Ben Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, Andy Dick, Jamie Kennedy, Kathy Griffin and Dave Chappelle. In 1995...Michael was nominated for a Cable Ace Award for his work on Comedy Central's "Pipeline" series.
Later that year, Michael decided to explore the world of post-production and changed his focus to editing. Since then he has worked for such companies as Warner Bros., New Line Cinema, Fox, Columbia Tristar, ABC, CBS, MTV and VH1. Michael has cut a multitude of movie trailers, promos, commercials, music videos, reality shows, documentaries, short films, and long form programs.
Michael's promo work has included editing for such series and films as Friends, ER, Will & Grace, The West Wing, The Drew Carey Show, Goodfellas, JFK, Air Force One, Mr. Nice Guy, Batman Returns, and Con Air. Michael was nominated for a 1999 Key Art Award and has won numerous Promax Gold and Silver awards for his various promo campaigns. At VH1, Michael edited several episodes of the Emmy award-winning documentary series Behind the Music.
Michael has written and directed spots for the Warner Bros. TV show The People's Court, as well as spots for The Movie Channel and Converse All Stars. He has also directed music videos for Moody Blues' front-man Justin Hayward and New York rock sensation Wookiee.
When he's not shooting or editing Michael is writing. He has penned six feature length screenplays and his latest, "The Perfect Wedding" was a sixth place award winner in the 2005 American Screenplay competition, sponsored by Hollywood Scriptwriter magazine and Final Draft.
In 2006 Michael Executive Produced and starred in the Sketch Comedy pilot "The Kiki B. Show." He also wrote, directed, produced and acted in sketches for the E! Television series "The Chelsea Handler Show.
