Michael Tyburski

Michael Tyburski – the guy’s got this sort of indie film magic going on. You might’ve heard his name pop up around the time The Sound of Silence dropped in 2019. That flick? It made its debut at Sundance, which, if you know anything about film festivals, is basically the indie Olympics. Not some random entry, either—it was right there in the U.S. Dramatic Competition, rubbing elbows with the best of them. But Tyburski’s thing isn’t just full-length features. He’s got a knack for shorts, too. Actor Seeks Role from 2015? Won the Grand Jury Prize at IFFBoston. That’s not small beans. And even before that, Palimpsest snagged a Special Jury Award at Sundance in 2013. Clearly, the guy knows how to tell a story that gets under your skin. Back in 2013, Filmmaker Magazine clocked his talent early, tossing him onto their "25 New Faces of Independent Film" list. Not exactly a participation trophy. He didn’t just pop up out of nowhere, either. Tyburski grew up in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont—yeah, it sounds like a fairytale, but it’s a real place. These days, he’s based out of New York City, which, honestly, makes sense for someone in his line of work. So, if you’re looking for someone who’s got genuine indie cred, a bunch of awards, and a style that’s more about substance than surface, Tyburski’s your guy. He’s all about crafting stories that linger, whether you’re watching on the big screen or catching a short at a festival.