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NARRATIVE 










            Agatha Austen
              Series 2022



Writer: Stephen McNamee
Director: Derek James
Cinematographer: Michael Morales
Starring: Katya Martín,Tom Koch



The Raging Heart of Maggie Acker
Feature Film 2022



Writer/Director: Thomas Brunot
Cinematographer: Michael Morales
Starring: Brittany Vicars, Linnea Scott, Ryan Spahn



Into The Colors
Dance Film 2021



Producer: Julie Stahl
Director/Writer: Jessica Juliao Cinematographer: Michael Morales
Starring: Robert James

Apples & Oranges
Short Film 2017


Production Company: Ravenmaster Films
Writer/Director: Ryan Buffa
Cinematographer: Michael Morales
Starring: Lexie Faith, Austin Amelio,
Michelle Cassedy

A Footprint 4 Us All
Exp Film 2019


Production Company: Kiosk169
Director: Michael Morales
Starring: NYC, Party People, and local travelers.






Doing “Fine”
Improv Short 2019


Production Company: Kiosk169
Director: Michael Morales
Sound: Vicky Forsyth-Smith
Editor: Michael Morales
Starring: Tanner Peterson, Brittany Vicars, & Kelley Lord.

MUSIC VIDEOS













Producer: Sam Millstein
Direction: Max Moore
Stylist: Rory Alvarez
Production Design: Michael Morales






Direction: Julie Stahl & Derek James
Production Company: Blonde + Co
Dancer: Jose Manuel Esteban
DoP: Michael Morales
Lighting: Rob McKenna



Direction: Vicky Forsyth-Smith
Cinematographer: Michael Morales
Assistant Director: Tanner Peterson








Direction: Vicky Forsyth-Smith
Cinematographer: Michael Morales
Assistant Director: Tanner Peterson



Direction: Peter Dolshun
Cinematographer: Michael Morales
Art Director: Rory Alvarez



Producer: B4 Sounds, Sam Millstein
Direction: Gabriella Plotkin & Derek Matar
Art Directon: Michael Morales & Rory Alvarez









Direction: Vicky Forsyth-Smith
& Michael Morales
Cinematographer: Michael Morales
Editor: Vicky Forsyth Smith
VFX: Zack Blomquist





Direction: Ryan James & Michael Morales
Cinematographer: Michael Morales
Editing: Michael Morales
VFX: Michael Robertson






Producer: B4 Sounds
Direction: Michael Morales & Rory Alvarez
Cinematographer: Michael Morales
Editing/VFX: Felisotos

PHOTOGRAPHY

Michael Morales

michael@morales.club



Focused on the fringes. 

b. 1992 - Grand Rapids, MI

Founder - Kiosk169




2014 - 2016: Camera Department - The Walking Dead, Adult Swim, History Channel

2016 - 2018: Creative Director - Carbon Film

2016 - 2018: Co-Founder & Director - Public Radio Sessions

2018 - 2020: Associate Producer - DSG Studios (Club Monaco, Hanes, Maybelline)

2020 - Current: Director/Cinematographer - Kiosk169








Awards

2022 - “Into the Colors”
New York Indie Short - Best Cinematography



Credits






Narrative


“Agatha Austen”
Cinematographer
TV Series
(2022)

“The Raging Heart of Maggie Acker”
Cinematographer
Feature Film 
(2022)


“Into the Colors” 
Cinematographer
Short Film
(2022) Winner: Best Cinematography


Doin’ “Fine”
Director / Editor / Sound Design Short Film
(2019)


“A Footprint For Us All”
Director / Editor / Sound Design
Short Film
(2019)


“The OJ Trials”
Camera Operator
TV Series (History Channel)
(2019)


Appetizing - “Ember”
Cinematographer
Web Series
(2018)


“Apples & Oranges”
 Cinematographer
Short Film
(2017)


“Galveston”
Lead Role
Short Film
(2017)


“Town with No Cheer”
Cinematographer
Short Film
(2016)


“A Boy & His Apples”
Director / Cinematographer
Short Film
(2016)


“Buddy Cops”
Camera Operator
Web Series
(2015)


“Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell”
2nd AC
TV Series (Adult Swim)
(2014)


“AMC’s The Walking Dead”
Camera PA / 2nd AC
TV Series (AMC)
(2014)


“Royal Thieves”
Writer / Cinematographer / Editor
Short Film
(2014)


“L.O.V.E.”
Writer / Drirector / Cinematographer
Short Film 
(2014)


“For Love of Country”
Drirector / Cinematographer
Documentary
(2014)



Commercial & Music Video



“Khiel’s Doubly Covered”
 Director of Photography
Campaign
(2022)


“Unapologetically Us!” - NYC Pride
Director of Photography
Campaign
(2022)


Thayers Natural Remedies
Director of Photography
Online Campaign
(2022)


“Condifence at Work” - It! Cosmetics
Director of Photography
Online Campaign
(2022)


Charli XCX x JW Anderson
Gaffer
Campaign
(2022)



“Maldita” - The Last Bandoleros
Cinematographer
Music Video
(2021) 


YSL Beauty
 Director of Photography
Online Content
(2021)


“Hannasuto” - Cecilia
Cinematographer 
Music Video
(2021)


“Shoulders” - Coheed & Cambria
Production Designer
Music Video
(2021)


“FLAWLESS” - Lower Lip Drip
Production Designer
Music Video
(2021)


“Crazy About Me” - Tamma Gucci
Cinematographer
Music Video
(2020)  
 

“Heavy Metals” - Tanners
Cinematographer
Music Video
(2019)


“Fumes” - Tanners
Cinematographer
Music Video
(2019)


Studio West 26th
Producer
E-Commerce Photo Studio
(2018 - 2019)


“Little Words” - Dots
Cinematographer
Music Video
(2017)


Carbon Film
Creative Director
Production Company
(2015-2017)


Public Radio Sessions
Showrunner / Cinematographer
Music Series
(2016-2017)


ATL Collective
Cinematographer / Editor
Concert Series
(2014-2015)


Desert Noises - “Shiver”
Cinematographer
Music Video
(2015)








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