Michael grew up in Portland, Oregon. After graduating from the University of Oregon, he moved to Los Angeles where he got his first experience in film as a production assistant.
Soon after, Michael started shooting a number of experimental short films and music videos for his friend’s bands in Los Angeles. In 2008, Michael began directing branded content for Adidas Originals. Michael wrote and directed his first feature film, ALL THE WILDERNESS, produced by Super Crispy, which premiered at South by Southwest Film Festival.
