Michael, a talented screenwriter and director, has made a name for himself in the industry through his impressive portfolio of work. His brand, Wild Modern Fables, has garnered attention and accolades, including being a 3x ScreenCraft Finalist and having 18 other notable awards from major screenwriting competitions.
As a director, Michael has achieved success with his micro-budget feature film, Alien Theory, which won Best Feature at GenCon and Best Director at BAFF. This sci-fi comedy action film was shot with a diverse ensemble cast in 40 locations across three states on a budget of just $25,000.
Michael's stories often combine exciting action with humor and heart, and he is particularly skilled at crafting complex villains. This may be due in part to his upbringing, which included growing up in a large and raucous family. He even survived a tumultuous experience as a Boy Scout, ultimately earning the rank of Eagle Scout.
As a writer, Michael has a unique ability to craft engaging fight scenes. He is also a prolific creator, working on an original fantasy novel series about a forbidden wedding that sparks a war, as well as a scripted comedy podcast about a charming apocalypse survivor who crosses paths with some unsavory characters.
In his personal life, Michael is married to actress Elisabeth Meurer and resides in Los Angeles. He is set to co-direct an original sci-fi adventure/thriller feature with Elisabeth in the spring of 2024. In his free time, Michael enjoys designing custom habitats for cats, which have become highly popular with the feline population.
