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Michael Kleven

Michael Kleven

Editor, sound mixer, director, and cinematographer from Seattle, Washington
I'm Michael Kleven. I work as a director, cinematographer, boom op/production sound mixer and editor. I believe having and maintaining a diverse set of professional skills gives me an advantage. I'm keen on the importance of each production role, ... more

About Michael

  • Seattle, Washington
  • Editor, Sound Mixer, Director, and Cinematographer
  • Last online 1 day ago
  • Karma: 54

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Credits

  • Causality (2013)
    Production Sound Mixer/Boom Op
    Ralph Fontaine
  • Love in the Year 2000 (2013)
    Production Sound Mixer/Boom Operator
    David Miller
  • Glitch (2012)
    Gaffer/Cinematographer
    Tyler J Hill
  • Despair (2012)
    Production Sound Mixer/Boom Op
    Brian Ashton Bell
  • Junk Bonds, The Return of Junkbucket (2011)
    Cinematographer
    Steve Lange
  • The Professional Man (2011)
    Director, Cinematographer, Assistent Editor
    Kleven Creative Productions
  • Reminisce (2011)
    Director of Photography
    Lance Ramsey
  • TacoMan (2010)
    Cinematographer
    Carlos Ortiz
  • Beautiful Woman (2010)
    Director. Cinematographer, Editor, Writer
    Kleven Creative Productions
  • Happy Christmas (2010)
    Production Sound Mixer/Boom Pole Op
    Craig Stratton
  • The Unbearables (2010)
    Director of Photography
    Mystic O'Reilley/Anthony Nakshabandi
  • Lady Hitman (2009)
    Production Sound Mixer/Boom Op
    Omar Taboada
  • Marcell (2009)
    Director, Cinematographer, Editor, Writer
    Kleven Creative Productions
  • Solving the Quantum Riddle: Interrupted (2009)
    Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Editor
    Kleven Creative Productions
  • Resource: Art Impact (2009)
    Producer
    Mystic O'Reilley
  • Sideways (2009)
    Producer
    Kit Boyer
  • Danse Macabre (2008)
    Producer
    Mystic O'Reilley
  • A Damn Dirty Night (2013)
    Production Sound Mixer/Boom Op
    Erik McClintock
  • The Painted Mara (2013)
    Production Sound Mixer/Boom Op
    Jody Vernon

Awards

  • Best Picture, Best Cinematography Seattle Community Colleges Film Festival (2010)

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Physical attributes

  • Gender: Male
  • Height: 5' 11"
  • Weight: 230 lbs.
  • Body type: Athletic
  • Hair: Short, Salt/Pepper
  • Eyes: Hazel
  • Ethnicity: Caucasian

Education

  • Seattle Community College-Central Campus (Seattle, WA) (2008-2010)
  • Western Washington University (Bellingham, WA) (1982-1988)

Unique Traits

I'm above average muscular with a little extra gut. I'm mostly bald on top and keep me hair short to shaved. My beard grows fast and has a nice Sean Connery pattern to it. I work out every other day. Favorites sports include bicycling, running, weight lifting and yoga. I have degrees in theater and film production.