Michael "ffish" hemschoot
animation and live-action director
educational and promotional films
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"Genetics 101" Animated Educational Film
UCD Hereditary Cancer Clinic "The DNA of Business" Branded Promotional Film
BusinessGenetics |
"Camping a la Bergman" Stop-motion Short Film
A Cosmo Filmwrx Production VentCenters New Product Promotional Film
Creative Solutions |
Denver Technology Services Animated Promo Film
City of Denver, Colorado ADEL New Product Promotional Film (EXCERPT)
Asius Technologies |
animation and vfx
Arkansas traveler Web series (narrative)
short films
about
Michael "Ffish" Hemschoot is an entrepreneur, creative executive, active independent filmmaker, and college credentialed instructor, with numerous animated and live-action films already produced, and more in development.
A graduate of the renowned California Institute of the Arts, School of Film-Video/Character Animation program, Michael spent the first half of his career in Hollywood, where he worked on dozens of big budget films like the Academy Award winning What Dreams May Come and The Matrix . He was also instrumental in building a world-class CG Animation department at Asylum VFX, which delivered visual effects for box office hits like, National Treasure, The Ring, and Master And Commander.
Since then, Michael founded Colorado-based Animation and Visual Effects company, Worker Studio, and co-founded (with Deadwood and Get Shorty star Sean Bridgers) the live-action development company, Travelin’ Productions. Having directed numerous acclaimed short films, new media projects, and commercials, Michael has shown the experience, abilities, and resources to be a one-stop shop for world class branded content, be it animated, live-action, VFX driven, or all of the above. From script to screen, he has the skills and instincts to find and tell the essence of any story.
In his 20+ year career, Michael has also worked closely with some of the most accomplished directors in modern cinema, including as Pre-visualization Lead for Peter Weir on the film, Master and Commander. This exposure to the creative process of legendary filmmakers has helped shape Michael’s own approach to visual storytelling, which can be seen in the short films and commercial work he has helmed since.
A graduate of the renowned California Institute of the Arts, School of Film-Video/Character Animation program, Michael spent the first half of his career in Hollywood, where he worked on dozens of big budget films like the Academy Award winning What Dreams May Come and The Matrix . He was also instrumental in building a world-class CG Animation department at Asylum VFX, which delivered visual effects for box office hits like, National Treasure, The Ring, and Master And Commander.
Since then, Michael founded Colorado-based Animation and Visual Effects company, Worker Studio, and co-founded (with Deadwood and Get Shorty star Sean Bridgers) the live-action development company, Travelin’ Productions. Having directed numerous acclaimed short films, new media projects, and commercials, Michael has shown the experience, abilities, and resources to be a one-stop shop for world class branded content, be it animated, live-action, VFX driven, or all of the above. From script to screen, he has the skills and instincts to find and tell the essence of any story.
In his 20+ year career, Michael has also worked closely with some of the most accomplished directors in modern cinema, including as Pre-visualization Lead for Peter Weir on the film, Master and Commander. This exposure to the creative process of legendary filmmakers has helped shape Michael’s own approach to visual storytelling, which can be seen in the short films and commercial work he has helmed since.
reviews and notices
arkansas traveler, the web series"I HAVE A FEELING THIS WILL APPEAL TO FANS OF THE DEPARTED HBO SERIES [DEADWOOD] AND IT’S FLYING A BIT UNDER THE RADAR, SO CONSIDER THIS A PSA TO WATCH IT ASAP."
-LAURA BECK, THE VILLAGE VOICE "THANKS TO ITS SMOOTH-TA[L]KING, WHISKEY-DRINKING, GUN-SLINGING ELEMENTS, ARKANSAS TRAVELER CONTAINS EVERYTHING IT NEEDS TO APPEAL TO... WESTERN FANS..." -SAM GUTELLE, TUBEFILTER |
live-action
awards and recognition
2017 - Broadcast on Colorado Public Television - Camping a la Bergman (stop-motion short film): Director, Editor
2017 - Official Selection of 24th Etuda & Anima IFF - Camping a la Bergman (stop-motion short film): Director, Editor
2017 - Official Selection of Skyline IFF - Camping a la Bergman (stop-motion short film): Director, Editor
2015 - “Top 10 Most Popular Shorts on Sundance TV” - The Birthday Present (short film): Co-director, Editor, VFX
2012 - Official Selection of Little Rock Film Festival – The Birthday Present (short film): Co-director, Editor, VFX
2012 - Official Selection of Waterfront Film Festival – The Birthday Present (short film): Co-director, Editor, VFX
2012 - Official Selection of Oxford Film Festival – The Birthday Present (short film): Co-director, Editor, VFX
2011 - Empixx Award for Delta Dental The Cleaning (KDM Productions): Director and Animation Director
2011 - Telly Awards (x2) for Delta Dental The Cleaning (KDM Productions): Director and Animation Director
2010 - Telly Award for Delta Dental Start Now Campaign (KDM Productions): Director and Animation Director
2009 - Official Selection of Little Rock Film Festival – A Night at the Zoo (short film): Producer and Co-director
2017 - Official Selection of 24th Etuda & Anima IFF - Camping a la Bergman (stop-motion short film): Director, Editor
2017 - Official Selection of Skyline IFF - Camping a la Bergman (stop-motion short film): Director, Editor
2015 - “Top 10 Most Popular Shorts on Sundance TV” - The Birthday Present (short film): Co-director, Editor, VFX
2012 - Official Selection of Little Rock Film Festival – The Birthday Present (short film): Co-director, Editor, VFX
2012 - Official Selection of Waterfront Film Festival – The Birthday Present (short film): Co-director, Editor, VFX
2012 - Official Selection of Oxford Film Festival – The Birthday Present (short film): Co-director, Editor, VFX
2011 - Empixx Award for Delta Dental The Cleaning (KDM Productions): Director and Animation Director
2011 - Telly Awards (x2) for Delta Dental The Cleaning (KDM Productions): Director and Animation Director
2010 - Telly Award for Delta Dental Start Now Campaign (KDM Productions): Director and Animation Director
2009 - Official Selection of Little Rock Film Festival – A Night at the Zoo (short film): Producer and Co-director
animation
contact
Please feel free to contact myself or my business partner, Jason Cangialosi, to discuss exciting new projects.
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michael@worker-studio.com
jason@worker-studio.com |
phone |
818.359.0192
720.515.9150 |
address |
8547 E Arapahoe Rd, Ste. J-232
Greenwood Village, CO 80112 |
