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Michael Kleven

Cinematographer, director, editor and producer from Seattle, Washington
Producer, Director and freelancer currently in the Seattle area.
Michael Kleven

I just posted a new video to my blog for Skip Cohan's marketing for photographers course at creativeLIVE. Please give a look and a like. http://www.michaelkleven.com/blog/

Michael Kleven
Michael Kleven » Mary
Mar 24, 2012 · view discussion

Thanks for the interest and support everyone. I am currently searching for a producer. If someone is interested they would need to be ready to dig in on the fundraising and budgetting. Ideally I would like to raise $7,000 via Kickstarter or other crowdfunding option and $5,000 via grants/traditional fundraising to cover post, promotion and distribution. Another option would be to skip ahead to developing the project as a feature and/or shooting the short for a minimal budget. I've changed the films name to 'Mary'. the previous title while eye catching did not reflect well the focus of the story; the development of the young woman's confidence and character.

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Michael Kleven

Currently developing a marketing plan for freelance film and video production. Best advice which I hope to put into practice: focus on achieving your ultimate goal which for me is feature film. So I will continue to research the industry in order to pinpoint creative marketing opportunities while developing relationships with like minded professionals.

Michael Kleven

A short reflection on the Yellow Bird that flew into my home during the snow. vimeo.com/kleven/yellowbird

David Kotzebue

I could help you w/the screenplay & the music, & I'm local! Also have some knowledge of gangs & the drug culture.

Michael Kleven
Michael Kleven - Jan 31, 2012 4:43pm

David, Perhaps we can grab some coffee some time? I see that you have some of your books listed with Amazon.

Veronica Jeske

Thank you for accepting my request. It's nice we share the same rainy weather!

Michael Kleven
Michael Kleven - Jan 30, 2012 5:04pm

Seagulls and Bald Eagles as well!

Veronica Jeske
Veronica Jeske - Jan 30, 2012 7:10pm

That is so true...just watch out from above!

Michael Kleven
Michael Kleven » Mary
Jan 29, 2012 · view discussion

Will do. Nothing planned yet. Thanks for showing an interest in the project. Good luck with everything Bridget!

Veronica Jeske
Veronica Jeske - Jan 31, 2012 9:39pm

Thanks!

Veronica Jeske
Veronica Jeske - Jan 31, 2012 9:40pm

Oops...Hit enter too quickly! I'm Bridget's sister!

Michael Kleven
Michael Kleven - Feb 1, 2012 12:35am

Oops. Good luck with everything Veronica!!!

Sky-Rocket Records

Hi Michael,

Nice to meet you.

Please bear us in mind for any music needs - instant, high quality and cheap! www.skyrocketrecords.co.uk

Have a lovely day.

Doris - Sky-Rocket

Credits

  • Beautiful Woman (2010)
    Director. Cinematographer, Editor

Awards

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

About Michael

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

Education

College/University

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

Unique Traits

I'm on the muscular side. Have all my fingers and toes. That's about it.