PJ Michalski
Writer, Director, Cinematographer--pjmich.com
Education
College for Creative Studies (CCS), Detroit, MI
BFA in Entertainment Arts: Digital Filmmaking
Graduated May 2022
Skills
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Audition
Davinci Resolve
Final Cut Pro
Cinematography
Directing
Narrative Structure
Sound Design
Canon, Nikon, Sony
DSLR’s/Mirrorless
LED Lighting/Hot Lights
Dji and Zhiyun Gimbals
General Matthews Grip
Experience
Astro Creative Co, 2021-Present, Sterling Heights, MI
Preproduction, Cinematography, Editing
Freelance Media Production, 2016-Present, Detroit MI
Cinematography, Photography, Editing & Animation
Clients Include: Comet Interactive, Vandais Wedding Cinematography, Detroit 75
Kitchen, Pink Castle Fabrics, Misc. Portrait Photography/Senior Pictures
CCS Audio Visual Center, Detroit MI
Proctor,-
● Assures proper check out and return of equipment
● Perform regular maintenance on camera and sound equipment
● Train new students on complex camera rigs/gimbals
Filmography
STRINGS (9 mins; 2021; Cinematographer) Detroit, MI.
Amoeba Music Video - The Doozers(3 mins; 2020; Co-Director) Detroit, MI.
Buzzclick(6 mins; 2019; Writer/Director) Detroit, MI.
Screened at 2019 CCS Student Exhibition, Juried
Dance Piece(9 min loop; 2019; Creator) Detroit, MI.
Screened at 2019 CCS Student Exhibition, Juried
Miss (6 mins; 2019; Co-Creator/Sound Designer) Detroit, MI.
Screened at 2019 CCS 48 Hour Challenge
Awards/Honors
Winter 2019 CCS President’s List, based on academic merit
Fall 2018 CCS President’s List, based on academic merit
Winter 2018 CCS Dean’s List, based on academic merit
2017 CCS Merit Scholarship, based on academic merit and portfolio
2017 Michigan Student Film Festival, Best of show
2016 Michigan Student Film Festival, Best of show
2016 Michigan Student Film Festival, Best of show
