Michael Escher

Michael wrote and directed the critically acclaimed film Milagro of Boyle Heights, a satirical look at saving a family business through divine intervention. The film was featured in numerous film festivals around the country and the world. In addition, he's directed, written and produced for a number television pilots including "Road Rats", "Citizen Jeff" and the newly created "Hungry Historians". Michael creative works include producing, and creating themed entertainment centers, theme parks, museum attractions, zoos , shopping malls, computer games. His themed entertainment and interactive works are characterized by Michael's expertise with cutting edge virtual reality, unique interactive storytelling and adventure design, and his vast knowledge of special effects and immersive technologies. Michael's creative and producing talents have been highlighted in numerous entertainment projects for worldwide companies, such as Activision Studios, The Discovery Channel, Iwerks Entertainment, Big Ticket Entertainment, The Museum of the Cherokee Indian, The Baltimore Zoo, Chicago's Sears Towers Experience, Universal Studios' UEX Experience- Beijing, Brunswick Corporation's "Reds Rec Room"- Edmonton, Alberta, the Abasto Shopping Center - Buenos Aries, and KTLA News - Los Angeles, California amongst many, many others. Michael's credentials include a MFA degree in Cinema from Loyola Marymount University and a BFA in Photography from the California Institute of the Arts.