MICHAEL MORALES
BROOKLYN, NY
Cinematographer + Photographer
michael@morales.club
FILMS
(2022) The Raging Heart of Maggie Acker
Cinematographer
Feature Film
(2019) Doin’ “Fine”
Director / Editor / Sound Design
Short Film
(2019) A Footprint For Us All
Director / Editor / Sound Design
Short Film
(2018) Appetizing - “Ember”
Cinematographer
Web Series
(2017) Apples & Oranges
Cinematographer
Short Film
(2014) Royal Thieves Writer / Cinematographer / Editor
Short Film
(2014) L.O.V.E
Writer / Drirector / Cinematographer
Short Film
CLIENTS
United Nations, Pepsi-Co, Starbucks, NYC Pride, L’Oréal Paris, Tory Burch, Microsoft, HP, It Cosmetics, YSL Beauty, Richemont, Coca-Cola, Tumi, B4 Sound,
KZ_K, Elle Mexico, Elle Russia, Coheed & Cambria
PUBLICATIONS
New York Post, Rolling Stone,
NPR, Paper Magazine,
WWD, Flood Mag, Brooklyn Vegan
1. PORTRAITS
2. FASHION / BEAUTY
Lydia Courteille
2021Client: Lydia Courteille
Art Direction: Valeria Leonova
Photo: Michael Morales
Model: Valeria Leonova
MENYELEK SS 2021 - Lookbook & Campaign
2020Publisher: Paper Magazine
Creative Direction: Rory Floyd & Michael Morales
Photo & Video: Michael Morales
Art:Rory Floyd
Makeup: Mag Boy
MENYELEK FW 2021 - Live Stream
2021
Getting Dressed With Christopher John Rogers | WWD
2019Publisher: WWD
WWD Executive Editor: Bridget Foley
Designer: Christopher John Rogers
Cinematographer/Director: Michael Morales
Video Editor: Zack Blomquist
Runway Footage: Masato Onoda
Tory Burch
2021 - Social CampaignClient:Tory Burch
Art Director: Ehren Jaleel Wenrich
Director/Editor: Michael Morales
Elle MX - April Cover Story - BTS Video
2019Pulisher: ELLE MX
Producer: Jes Levy
Photographer: Tawfick
Cinematographer: Michael Morales
Editor: Michael Morales
HMU: Holly Gowers
Model: Aliana King
The Lipstick Diaries
2020Creative: Jessica Juliao
Cinematography: Michael Morales
Hair: Damien Monzillo
Makeup: Demy
Models: Kaprice Imperial, Bailey Storms, Bethlehem
GQ BRASIL - Cover Story - BTS Video
2019Pulisher: GQ Brasil
Producer: AGPNYC
Photographer: Henrique Gendere
Cinematographer: Michael Morales
Editor: GQ Brasil
3. MUSIC VIDEOS
“Shoulders” - Coheed and Cambria
Producer: Sam Millstein
Direction: Max Moore
DP: Unknown
Stylist: Rory Floyd
Production Designer: Michael Morales
“Maldita” - The Last Bandoleros
Direction: Julie Stahl & Derek James
Production Company: Blonde + Co
Dancer: Jose Manuel Esteban
DoP: Michael Morales
Lighting: Rob McKenna
“Hanasuto” - Cecilia Gault
“Kaleidoscopes” - Yaisa
Direction: Peter Dolshun
Cinematographer: Michael Morales
Assistant Director: Rory Floyd
“Flawless” - LOWERLIPDRIP
Producer: B4 Sounds, Sam Millstein
Direction: Gabriella Plotkin & Derek Matar
Art Directon:
Michael Morales & Rory Floyd
“Fumes” - Tanners
Direction:
Michael Morales & Vicky Forsyth-Smith
Cinematography & Editing: Michael Morales
“Crazy About Me” - TAMA GUCCI
Producer: B4 Sounds
Direction: Michael Morales & Rory Floyd
Cinematographer: Michael Morales
Editing/VFX: Felisotos
Photos: Michael Morales
“Heavy Metals” - Tanners
Direction: Vicky Forsyth-Smith
& Michael Morales
Cinematographer: Michael Morales
Editor: Vicky Forsyth Smith
VFX: Zack Blomquist
“Little Words” - DOT.s
Direction: Ryan James & Michael Morales
Cinematographer: Michael Morales
Editing: Michael Morales
VFX: Michael Robertson
5. NARRATIVE / ORIGINAL WORKS
The Raging Heart of Maggie Acker
Feature Film 2022Writer/Director: Thomas Brunot
Cinematographer: Michael Morales
Starring: Brittany Vicars, Linnea Scott, Ryan Spahn
Doing “Fine”
Improv Short 2019Production Company: Platano
Director: Michael Morales
Sound: Vicky Forsyth-Smith
Editor: Michael Morales
Starring: Tanner Peterson, Brittany Vicars, & Kelley Lord.
A Footprint 4 Us All
Experimental Short 2019Production Company: Platano
Director: Michael Morales
Sound Design: Michael Morales
Editior: Michael Morales
Starring: NYC, Party People, and local travelers.
Apples & Oranges
Short Film 2017Production Company: Ravenmaster Films
Writer/Director: Ryan Buffa
Cinematographer: Michael Morales
Starring: Lexie Faith, Austin Amelio, Michelle Cassedy
PUBLIC RADIO SESSIONS
2017-2018
Created by Adam Valeiras and Michael Morales and made possible by Carbon Film.Public Radio Sessions documented the independent music scene as seen through Atlanta’s eyes. Local bands, groups touring through, etc... Over 100 episodes were made in 2 years, each filmed in a different location.
****** The website has expired but all YouTube videos should be up for the foreseeable future! A big “Thank YOU” to the Musicians, artists and friends for their gift of music, and to everyone who made this series possible!
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6. DOCUMENTARY
The United Nations Global Compact - 2019 SDG Pioneers
Producer: United Nations Global Compact
Director/Cinematographer: Michael Morales
Editor: Michael Morales
Camera Operator: Kyle Robbins
VFX: Zack Blomquist
The History Channel - OJ Files
2020
Production Company: *******
Director of Photography: Robert Burton
Camera Operator: Michael Morales
Jeni Seeking the Extraordinary
2014
Production Company: Malachai Global
Director of Photography: Cody Knott
Camera Operator: Michael Morales