Short Film
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Filmmaker Extraordinaire
I am Michael Filippi
Filmmaker, World Builder, DIrector, Writer, VFX Artist, Editor, Cinematographer, 3D Animator, Steadicam Operator, Graphic Designer.
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making movies that matter
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Filmmaker
World Builder
Director
writer
VFX artist
editor
cinematographer
3d animator
steadicam operator
graphic designer
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stories matter.
and I want to tell impactful ones
I made my first film when I was ten years old & I have been telling stories and making films ever since.
now I am embarking on my biggest project yet:
tales from rivuus
and I am going to need some help !
RIVUUS is a sci-fi adventure film set halfway across the galaxy in the (very) distant future.
The story follows Ren, a reclusive scavenger who searches for hope in a cruel and indifferent world.
RIVUUS is a sci-fi adventure film set halfway across the galaxy in the (very) distant future.
The story follows Ren, a reclusive scavenger who searches for hope in a cruel and indifferent world.
want to help me make a kickass, meaningful movie?
let's talk
my projects
Short Film
ISOLATION
Short Film
Helldiver
Short Film
F L Y
Short Film
ELYSIAN
Projects
Jamie Is Alone (Cannes Selection)
Feature Film
Tales From Rivuus
Feature Film
Community Theater Christmas
Feature Film
Path of the Lost : A Star Wars Fan Film
Music Video
Amongst the Wolves
Music Video
T.V. – Risque Rebels
Commercial
The Oracle
Commercial
Country Archer
Commercial
VLVT by Cardi B
Commercial
Aussie Hair
Commercial
Versace
Short Film
ISOLATION
Short Film
Helldiver
Commercial
The Oracle
Commercial
Country Archer
Short Film
ELYSIAN
Short Film
F L Y
Other
Duck Moon
Commercial
VLVT by Cardi B
Feature Film
Path of the Lost : A Star Wars Fan Film
my latest
projects
14+ years of filmmaking
a taste of what I can do
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Directing
Features, Short films, music videos, commercials, and more
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Writing
Sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, drama, suspense
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cinematography
camera work, steadicam, lighting
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Post Production
Video editing, vfx, 3d animation, graphic design, sound design, color correction, etc…
14+ years of filmmaking
a taste of what I can do
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Directing
Features, Short films, music videos, commercials, and more
-
Writing
Sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, drama, suspense
-
cinematography
camera work, steadicam, lighting
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Post Production
Video editing, vfx, 3d animation, graphic design, sound design, color correction, etc…
frequently ask questions
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Who are you?I am a filmmaker from the Pacific Northwest, and have been telling stories and making films since I could hold a camera.
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What do you do?Everything! I can do it all, but my passion is writing and directing dystopian hopecore feature films - AKA Scifi movies with a positive outlook.
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What is your latest project?I most recently finished the 48 Hour Film Competition as a solo creator performing every single role: directing, writing, editing, and acting!
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What is up next?I have three big projects in the works right now! A new batch of music videos from the very talented Nome Naku, a gritty short film about a volcano harvester titled HELLDIVER, and finally, my first feature film: TALES FROM RIVUUS
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How can I get involved?If you are a DP, actor, designer, composer, or anything else creative, hit me up! I am always looking for new people to work with!
Lightroom
12 yearsPhoto Editing
Lightroom
13 yearsPhoto Editing
Photoshop
7 yearsPhoto Manipulation
Divinci
3 yearsVideo Editing and Color Correction
Premiere Pro
11 yearsVideo Editing
Blender
4 years3D Animation & Texturing
After Effects
10 yearsVFX, Compositing, Graphic Design
Unreal Engine
2 years3D animation
Adobe Illustrator
2 yearsGraphic Design
Illustrator
2 yearsGraphic Design
Some good stuff
Awards & Achievements
2026
Hollyshort Official Selection2025
cannes officail selection - short film corner2025
los angeles 48 hour film project - best film winner2024
Los angeles 48 hour film project - best vfx winner
A few of my previous clients
A few of my previous clients