Personal details
- Height: 5′ 11½″ (1.82 m)
- Birth Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Professions: Editor, Camera and Electrical Department, Producer
reference Michael’s obsession with film? Yeah, that kicked off basically as soon as he could walk. The guy’s got music running through his veins, too—he started out cranking out music videos with a look that actually got him Leo nods and even a shoutout from the West Coast Music Awards for his directing chops. Not bad for a kid who probably wore out his VHS tapes. He’s one of those creators who never sits still. Michael’s work? All over the map—literally. From Canada to the States, he’s produced and edited stuff like “A Bug and a Bag of Weed” (yes, that’s a real title, and honestly, you’re curious now, right?). He’s behind a bunch of short films, too. There’s the touching, kinda bittersweet “Burgeon And Fade” that made its way into TIFF back in 2007, a sci-fi flick “Les jeux d’enfants” that flips between French and English, and “Regression,” which ropes in Nick Mancuso for some psychological drama. Oh, and comedy. He’s got a trilogy—“Reservations For Three?,” “Is You Is?,” and “Candice & Peter’s Smokin’ Hot Date”—that went on to win a small mountain of awards, plus “Smokin’ Hot Date” marked his first time in the director’s chair. That trio’s even getting spun off into its own series, so clearly people couldn’t get enough. Editing? The dude’s a machine. Features, shorts, TV—you name it, he’s probably cut it. His projects have popped up everywhere: Toronto, Sundance, Sitges, Whistler, Seoul, even Fantaspoa. Michael’s still at it, bouncing across genres—drama, docs, comedy, horror—always chasing the next story that’ll light a fire under him.
You ever watched a movie and thought, “Dang, that editing just made everything pop”? Well, that’s probably thanks to a member of the Canadian Cinema Editors, or C.C.E. for short. These folks aren’t just snipping film reels and calling it a day—they’re the real magicians behind the scenes, making sure every punchline lands, every chase scene feels like your heart’s about to leap outta your chest, and every emotional beat hits just right. Seriously, you wouldn’t believe how much a film can change in the editing room. One scene can go from “meh” to masterpiece with some clever cuts. The C.C.E. is basically the Avengers for Canadian film editors, bringing together top talent that’s shaped classics and indie gems alike. Their stamp on a project? It’s like a secret handshake for people who know what’s up in cinema. So next time those credits roll, keep an eye out—you might just spot a C.C.E. name and know you’ve seen some next-level editing.
5′ 11½″ (1.82 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Toronto, Ontario, Canada