Born at an early age in Detroit, Michigan, Michael started making Super-8 movies at 6 years old after seeing Star Wars. In his early 20’s, he made his first feature film, “Hatred of a Minute,” a psychological thriller starring himself and Gunnar “Leatherface” Hansen and produced by Bruce Campbell. A second feature followed entitled, “Mutant Swinger from Mars,” a 50’s sci-fi spoof inspired by Ed Wood and the Jerry Lewis film, “The Nutty Professor,” which featured the acting debut of The White Stripes front man and guitarist, Jack White. He has had his hand in every aspect of the film industry working not only as a writer, director, producer, actor and editor but also a special effects artist, a production designer and an art director. He is currently doing two documentaries. One is on his late friend and colleague Gunnar Hansen called, “Dinner with Leatherface.” The other focuses on local Southern California band, The Radioactive Chicken Heads that will be tentatively titled, “Cluckumentary.” Recently he directed back to back to back features, the found-footage/slasher film, “The Scout,” another atmospheric horror film, “Inner Demons” and, “An LA Christmas Story,” a Christmas rom-com which he is wrapping up post-production on. Sometimes, he writes stuff too. He has an essay about the film, “Evil Dead 2” in Volume 3 of My Favorite Horror Film: Scream Warriors and writes weird poetry. He is also currently working on a sci-fi/horror/comedy entitled Rednecks Vs. Aliens, among other film and television projects. He hangs out with his wife, Jessica and their fur baby/dog, Buddy. THIS IS AS OF JAN 2024 but is subject and will be subject to change... depending on the subject :)