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Michael "ffish" hemschoot


animation and live-action director


educational and promotional films

"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

"Barnabus Sno's Holiday Greeting"
"Cosmonut in Go Broncos"
Animation and VFX Past Work (Pre-2012)

Arkansas traveler Web series (narrative)

Episode 01
Episode 03
Episode 05
Episode 02
Episode 04
Episode 06
Arkansas Traveler "The Baldman's Lair" (UltraColor Cut)

short films

The Birthday Present - 15 mins (NARRATIVE)
A Night at the Zoo - 38 mins (NARRATIVE)
John Ross: American - 7 mins (DOCUMENTARY)

about

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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.

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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

animation

contact

Please feel free to contact myself or my business partner, Jason Cangialosi, to discuss exciting new projects.

email

michael@worker-studio.com
jason@worker-studio.com

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phone

818.359.0192
720.515.9150

address

8547 E Arapahoe Rd, Ste. J-232
Greenwood Village, CO 80112
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