Michael W. Hogan

Motu Productions
Author, Screenwriter and Director

Laguna Beach, California

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December 2019

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About Michael

A former marketing executive, Michael’s feature and short scripts have netted over 250 screenwriting awards since 2019. In 2021 he directed “Breaking & Entering”, a provocative and edgy drama short based on his script that garnered 25 “Best Short Screenplay” awards. Since hitting the festival circuit, Breaking & Entering has won over 50 “Best Short Film” and “Best Director” accolades.

Unique traits: In addition to screenwriting and directing, Michael's extensive integrated marketing and branding expertise provides him with an edge in conceptualizing branded TV and entertainment properties; including formatted reality shows, competitive game shows, and branded experiential events.

Gender:
Male

Height:
6' 2"

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The Second Coming Sci-fi 100,000 years after humanity is wiped out by global conflicts and disease brought by extraterrestrial contact, eight humans from differing racial-ethnic backgrounds are biogenetically 3D-printed by an unseen entity to repopulate a new, perfect Earth.
Out of Body Horror A young man’s serendipitous discovery of the astral projection process leads him to sneak into his sick and dying uncle’s mansion in spirit form to secure his inheritance; only to have his uncle take possession of his physical body during the heist.
Hunger Thriller ⋄ Horror A tropical sailing cruise meant to save her marriage from a twisted love triangle, instead lands a young woman on an uncharted island with its lone, desperate and hungry inhabitant.
The Near Death Experience of Dr. John Dantry Drama ⋄ Other A narcissistic heart surgeon awakens in hell, causing him to rethink his denial of near-death experiences and God's existence.
Benny B Sci-fi ⋄ Comedy A retired hall of fame baseball announcer finds new purpose when he’s abducted by aliens, throwing him back into the game to save a stadium full of fans from hungry extraterrestrials.
Sebastian and the Invisible Island Sci-fi ⋄ Adventure Washed ashore on an uncharted island, a young boy must outsmart feuding extraterrestrials who also yearn for home.
Not a Creature was Stirring Horror ⋄ Comedy Karma and a hungry toilet catch up to the overly-testosteroned boyfriend of a single mom when he forces her young son to sleep alone in his own motel room.
Breaking & Entering Budget: $0 - $100K | Drama A young woman’s conflicted life battling multiple addictions and questionable choices culminates with an autopsy-like introspective journey when she finds herself locked in a morgue with the body of a long-lost love.

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Breaking & Entering (2021)
Film by Motu Productions (Drama) Writer/Director A young woman’s conflicted life battling multiple addictions and questionable choices culminates with an autopsy-like introspective journey when she finds herself locked in a morgue with the body of a long-lost love.
Just a Nibble (2010)
Film (Horror) Writer/Director
Room Service (2010)
Film Writer
The Gold Nugget (2008)
Film (Horror) Writer/Director