about

Michael Medoway is a commercial director based in LA working in the US and Japanese markets. 

 

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Michael Medoway is known for telling authentic stories that weave brand culture into honest narratives, blending elements of vérité realism with cinematic polish. 

Michael was selected for a 2019 YDA and included in SHOOT’s 2019 New Directors Showcase for his work on the Lexus branded film, “The Art of The Dunk.” For the 2020 & 2021 Detroit Pistons anthem campaigns, Michael was awarded several CLIOS and shortlisted for D&AD, ONE SHOW, 1.4, Webby and ADC Awards.

His short doc “El Gallo” on world-champion boxer Juan Estrada, was an official selection at DOC NYC 2018, winning ‘Best Short Documentary’ at the Rome Independent Cinema Festival and was picked up by DAZN for broadcast.

Michael’s work has been featured in Shots, Little Black Book, BooooooomTV and Director’s Notes.

Michael loves, in no particular order: basketball, coffee, Haruki Murakami novels, red wine and good company.


RECOGNITION

2023 Clio Awards - bronze
2023 Berlin Commercial - shortlist
2023 One Show - shortlist
2023 ADC Awards x 2 - shortlist
2023 shots - unsigned showcase
2022 Clio Awards - bronze (best film)
2022 Clio Awards - bronze (best editing)
2022 One Show - shortlist
2022 D&AD - shortlist
2022 1.4 Awards - shortlist
2022 ADC Awards x 2 - shortlist
2022 Webbys - shortlist
2021 Clio Sports - bronze
2021 ADC Awards - shortlist
2021 SHINY List - finalist
2019 YDA - shortlist
2019 SHOOT’S New Director’s Showcase
2019 NYF Advertising Awards - finalist