Michele Noble is a multi-talented Emmy-nominated writer, director, and producer who combines the observational skills of a documentarian with the passion of a social justice activist and the storytelling abilities of a masterful storyteller. With a career spanning over two decades, Michele has made a significant impact in the film and television industry, telling stories that often center around social justice and marginalized communities.
Michele's work has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations, including an Emmy Award nomination for her powerful documentary, Reclamation: The Rise at Standing Rock (2020),which was selected at over 40 film festivals worldwide and won 21 Jury awards. The documentary tells the story of the Native Nations' peaceful resistance against the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) and Michele's involvement as an ally on the frontlines.
In addition to her documentary work, Michele has also written and directed several feature films and television pilots. Her dark comedy, Fifty, co-written with playwright Lisa Ramirez, chronicles the midlife crisis of a New York Latina who blows up her suburban life to pursue her dreams. The project was selected as one of 12 projects at the 2023 Writer's Lab sponsored by Meryl Streep.
Michele's hour drama pilot, JUIF, is based on a book she has optioned and is envisioned as a limited series. The project tells the true story of a Parisian hat designer who saves thousands of lives while creating the French resistance during World War II. JUIF is a 2024 TV pilot finalist at several prestigious film festivals, including the Sedona Film Festival, Vail Film Festival, Palm Springs Diversity Film Festival, and the Academy-qualifying Rhode Island International Film Festival.
Michele's latest project is her dark comedy narrative film, The Yellow Sponge is the Dish Sponge (2024),which she directed and began its festival run in June 2024. The film, which explores the theme of love and house cleaning, has already garnered eight grand jury awards for best narrative short, best LGBTQ film, best director, best actor, and an audience award for best queer film at the first 12 festivals it has screened.
Throughout her career, Michele has been dedicated to using her platform to amplify marginalized voices and promote social justice. She serves on the Advisory Boards of the Rhode Island International Film Festival and the Social Justice Film Institute of Seattle, Washington, and is a longtime member of London's The Groucho Club.
