BIOGRAPHY
Michael’s passion for filmmaking took root at a young age, studying Film Production in Boulder, Colorado. In 2008, he won the “Emerging Cinematographer’s Award” from the International Cinematographer’s Guild for a short film titled “Noisemaker.”
Most recently, Michael served as Tandem Cinematographer on Season 4 of the M. Night Shyamalan produced show, “Servant” for Apple+. He was the Cinematographer on Episodes 7 & 8 of “The Staircase,” now streaming on HBOmax. Directed by Antonio Campos, the series stars Colin Firth, Toni Collette, Juliette Binoche, Sophie Turner and Michael Stuhlbarg.
Michael has collaborated as 2nd Unit DP with Darius Khondji on Nicholas Winding Refn’s "Too Old To Die Young” for Amazon Prime Video, as well as with legendary fight choreographer and 2nd Unit Director Jonathan Eusebio in Netflix’s action film, “Kate.”
In addition to aiding in narrative visuals, Michael has had the pleasure of working with the industry's most talented commercial directors on memorable spots with clients such as Hyundai, Ford, Toyota, Chrysler, Jeep, Buick, Jet Blue, Mtn Dew, Asics, Burger King, Porsche, Ducati, Gatorade, Marines and The Grammys.
His western sensibility makes Michael a great collaborator who knows how to be patient for just the right amount of time, to capture that perfect shot.
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