Documentary, Digital Stories, Branded Content


UNCIVILIZED

In 2017, upon return home to Dominica I embarked on my first feature documentary, UNCIVILIZED, which saw me survive Hurricane Maria in a palm leaf hut in the forest while on a spiritual sojurn. The film has played at numerous festivals including Third Horizon Film Festival, Trinidad Film Festival, and Barbados International Film Festival where it won the Caribbean Spirit Award. in 2024 the film was invited to the prestigious Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland.

The film is streaming at www.vimeo.com/ondemand/uncivilized and on Apple TV & Amazon Prime.


Dominica Vertiver project 2021

Credit - Director, DP, Editor

2020 Global Youth Summit on Climate Change and Health - UNICEF + HEY

Credit: Editor

DCP - Thank You to Essential Workers

Credit: Director, Producer, DP, Editor

UNICEF 2017: Hoping For A Brighter Future

Credits: Camera. Editor.

In today’s media landscape, traditional push ads are no longer as effective as they once were. These days people are choosing what content to consume, which is a good thing. That means it’s up to you (and me) to create content your audience actually wants to see.

“Michael did a fantastic and thorough job for our short documentary that touched thousands of people.

Michael is easy to communicate with, very knowledgeable about his industry, and has a diverse array

of past completed projects, I highly recommend using Michael for just about any project that needs to be covered.”

- Emad Astaphan, J. Astaphan & Co.

My portfolio ranges from working with world-class artists like Nero and Icona Pop during my time at Billboard, to telling personal stories of courage & survival for UNICEF and Astaphans post-hurricane Maria. Below is a sample of my work. In addition to branded content, I also have experience shooting performance videos, events, and music videos.

Contact me for more information.

Astaphans - #BetterTogether

Billboard: Nicky Jam Interview: Surviving a Downfall & Enrique Iglesias' Advice

Credit: Editor

Friendli: [dis]connect: a friendli reminder

Credit: Writer, Editor

The Farm House - Touring The Garden Of Eden

Credit: Director, DP, Editor


If you like what you see, contact us and let’s see what we can make together!