日本語
Known for telling authentic stories that weave brand culture into honest narratives, Michael’s work blends elements of vérité realism with cinematic polish.
Michael was nominated for a 2019 YDA and was selected for SHOOT’s 2019 New Directors Showcase for his Lexus spot, “The Art of The Dunk.” His Detroit Pistons campaigns garnered several Clio Awards, an Emmy and was shortlisted for D&AD, ONE SHOW, 1.4, Webby and ADC Awards.
“El Gallo” a documentary 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, Adweek, 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
2024 Emmy Awards | Detroit Pistons “Always Detroit” | best commercial
2024 Berlin Commercial | Air Force “Step Into Our Office” | official selection
2024 Berlin Commercial | Detroit Pistons “Always Detroit” | official selection
2024 Telly Awards | Seiko “Keep Moving Forward” | branded content silver
2023 Clio Awards | Nike “WAYWO” | branded content bronze
2023 Berlin Commercial | Nike “WAYWO” | branded content shortlist
2023 One Show | Nike “WAYWO” | branded content shortlist
2023 ADC Awards | Nike “WAYWO” | branded content shortlist
2023 Shots | unsigned showcase
2022 Clio Awards | Detroit Pistons “We Hustle Different” | film bronze
2022 Clio Awards | Detroit Pistons “We Hustle Different” | film craft (editing) bronze
2022 One Show | Detroit Pistons “We Hustle Different” | best film shortlist
2022 D&AD | Detroit Pistons “We Hustle Different” | film editing shortlist
2022 1.4 Awards | Detroit Pistons “We Hustle Different” | flying high shortlist
2022 ADC Awards | Detroit Pistons “We Hustle Different” | editing shortlist
2022 Webbys | Detroit Pistons “We Hustle Different” | editing shortlist
2021 Clio Sports | Detroit Pistons “D-UP” | best film bronze
2021 ADC Awards | Detroit Pistons “D-UP” | best film shortlist
2021 SHINY List | Lexus “The Art of the Dunk” | finalist
2019 YDA | Lexus “The Art of the Dunk” | shortlist
2019 SHOOT’S New Directors Showcase
2019 NYF Advertising Awards | Lexus “The Art of the Dunk” | finalist