director

 

Michael grew up in both Russia and the USA.

While studying for a MA in Psychology at Moscow State University he started to work in the film industry. After graduating he moved to London and began directing commercials winning prizes at the Cannes Lions Young Director’s Award, Golden Drum, Shots and others.

 

His debut feature film “SILVER SKATES” aka “CITY OF ICE” (2020) – was the first Russian-language Netflix Originals movies. It was the

Opening film at the Moscow Film Festival (2020) and won”Best Picture” and other prizes at national awards.

 

His second feature film  – “Woland” starring August Diehl, is based on the cult novel by Mikhail Bulgakov “Master and Margarita.”

Principle photography wrapped in 2021.

 

FILM MANAGEMENT

 

Zero Gravity

 

COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

USA

www.sparkandriot.com

 

Europe

www.gesas.net

 

Mexico

www.wabiproductions.com

 

 

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3996001/

 

Based in Los Angeles