Michael’s career, specialty, & passion are in the Producing & Directing Departments.
-To ensure a project is successful, he manages the crew/talent, creates detailed schedules, call sheets, & contact sheets.
-Michael uses his network and job sites to hire crewmembers. He manages the bidding process getting quotes when needed. He conducts interviews to ensure the right person is chosen for the job that fits your budget,
-Michael has experience raising/managing funds on Indiegogo.
-Michael knows the procedure for SAG Approval.
-His detailed and realistic budgets help make the real world process of creating the project more straight forward.
-Michael works closely with the heads of other departments to make sure the project is a success.
-He knows what insurance is required and how to get it.
-Michael can create a shot list that covers a scene with multiple angles/ movements and/or create a realistic schedule from a client's/DP's shot list.
-He can also aid in taking the necessary steps to post your project to IMDB.
-Michael owns and uses Movie Magic Scheduling, Movie Magic Budgeting, Microsoft Word, and Excel on his IMac i7 and has a apple laptop to bring to set.
-Michael uses Google Docs and Google Sheets when needed to make inputting data easier on all parties.
-Effective Communication
and team work are essential.