Michael is a Director, Producer, and Cinematographer from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and a member of the Academy of Television, Arts & Sciences.
His most recent work is Haunted State (2020, Amazon Prime), an eight-part documentary series about the science of paranormal investigation and coping with the loss of our loved ones. Current projects keeping him busy include Abandoned History (2022), Harry Houdini: An American Patriot (2023), The Latimer Legacy (2024), and Identified Sources (2025).
Michael’s award-winning film Roller Life (2016), about the Brewcity Bruisers: Milwaukee’s Roller Derby Girls life on and off the flat track. The film was an official selection to the Milwaukee Film Festival & the Hollywood International Film Festival, among seven other festivals. The film also had a national run on the TBD Network.
Michael is proud to be from Wisconsin. He is passionate about the Milwaukee Bucks, Green Bay Packers & Milwaukee Brewers. He is married to the love of his life and has one son, who is sixteen and is a talented composer.
Identified Sources
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Television
by Hungry Lion Productions (Documentary and News)
Director, Producer Fall into the world of cell phone tracking, online radicalization, cyberbullying and doxing. The internet is a dangerous place and these are the cautionary stories that will help educate you in this brave new world.
The Latimer Legacy
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Film
by Hungry Lion Productions (Documentary and History)
Director, Producer This multi-part, limited documentary series, will tell the story of how the Latimer family went from being slaves to creating one of the most important legacies in American history.
Harry Houdini: An American Patriot
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Film
(Documentary and History)
Director, Producer When the United States enters World War One, Harry Houdini must oppose his country of birth; but when he can't join the U.S. military, Houdini must teach U.S. soldiers his escape secrets to win the war.
Abandoned History
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TV Series
by Hungry Lion Productions (Documentary and History)
Director, Producer A documentary series about history and the moments that have been forgotten.
Haunted State
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Television
by Hungry Lion Productions (Documentary and History)
Director, Producer Four filmmakers investigate historic locations that are reported to be haunted. The science of paranormal investigation is put to the test as the filmmakers explore the big question: Can we really communicate with our lost loved ones?
Roller Life
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Documentary
by Hungry Lion Productions
Director, Producer America's fastest growing sport is flat track roller derby - a full-contact sport that is dominated by women. It's a real sport with real consequences. Follow a Brewcity Bruisers Milwaukee Roller Girls' season on and off the track.