Mikel J. Wisler (pronounced "Michael J. Whistler") is an award-winning filmmaker who has written, produced, and directed several short films that have played at festivals domestically and abroad, receiving nomination and awards. In 2012 he became a co-founder of Stories by the River and since 2010 has run the monthly River Film Forum.
Wisler also has produced and shot films for Stories by the River and has served as cinematographer and editor for many other projects in addition to working as a producer/director of web and television commercial projects. Born in Brazil, South America, where he spent most of his childhood, Wisler now lives on the south shore of Boston, Massachusetts.
Unique traits: Brazilian-born
Parallel
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Film (short)
by Stories by the River
Director & Writer
Intrigue
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Film (short)
by Stories by the River
Director & Writer
Playing with Ice
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Film (short)
by Stories by the River
Director & Co-Writer
A Silent Universe
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Film (short)
by Stories by the River
Director & Co-Writer
Stop
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Film (short)
by Runaway Pen Productions
Director & Writer
Always Reaching
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Film (short)
by Runaway Pen Productions
Director & Co-Writer
Cold October
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Film (short)
by Runaway Pen Productions
Director & Co-Writer
Cellar Door
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Film (short)
by Runaway Pen Productions
Director & Co-Writer
Audience Favorite Regional Short Film at SENE Festival
(2014)
Best New England Short Film at Boston Sci-fi Film Fest
(2012)
The Precious Award at the Maverick Movie Awards
(2011)
Best Short Film at the Vegas Media Xpo
(2011)
Best Screenplay at Terror Film Festival
(2009)
Cinephile Film Arts Grant
(2007)
Bethel College
(2000-2004)
Los Angeles Film Studies Center
(2000-2004)