R. Michael Givens

CINEMATOGRAPHER, CAMERA_DEPARTMENT, DIRECTOR

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29th May 2022 | FlixCatalog Staff

Having traveled the world shooting feature films and commercials, Director/Cameraman Michael Givens earned an international reputation for creating memorable images and stories that honor budgets and win awards. For the past 30 years, Michael has guided his career through photography, cinematography and directing with credits including more than 35 feature films and a thousand plus commercials. His extensive creative experience found a home on his most recent feature film, Angel Camouflaged, where he served as writer, director and cinematographer. In a rare addition to his multi-faceted resume, Michael secured the financing for this powerful story of redemption set in the world of Rock and Roll.A graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California, Michael established his career as a renowned photographer in the fashion and music industries before progressing into the film business when he became the cinematographer of choice for such noted directors as Ridley Scott, Stephen Frears, Philip Borsos, Ron Maxwell and Peter Smillie. Michael's directorial debut in 1989 was under the tutelage of Ridley Scott while at RSA. Since then, he has directed successful, award winning commercial campaigns for a number of large corporations, financial institutions and manufactures including; UPS, Credit Swiss, Pepsi and Visa. Michael is often asked by advertising agencies to not only direct and shoot their television commercials, but also their print campaigns thus ensuring a consistent look and cost effective strategy for the client.Following his affiliation at RSA, Michael built a successful relationship with the production company GLG and then formed his own company, Michael Givens & Associates. He also joined forces with 5 time Academy Award nominated Director/Cinematographer, Caleb Deschanel, at Dark Light Pictures.Currently, Michael is represented by a number of the finest production companies abroad with recent projects including: Wrigley's and Iams for all of Europe, Milka and Persil for Germany, Mizuno for Japan, Amaro Montenegro for Italy and Audi for Russia, Fix-o-Dent (worldwide) and multiple worldwide Whiskas spots. Michael's music videos have included films for 2 Live Crew and Ice-T. His feature film credits include directing and photographing the second unit for Coyote Ugly and Cinematographer on The Celestine Prophecy (based on the best-selling book by James Redfield).Opposite Day, served as Michael's feature directing debut and stars French Stewart, Pauli Shore and Dick van Patton. His music drama, Angel Camouflaged is currently seeking distribution and stars James Brolin, Carlos Bernard, The Marshall Tucker Band, Kurtis Blow, Patty Smyth and international rock sensation from the network reality show, Rockstar Supernova, Dilana.While filming in nearly every corner of the globe, Michael's reputation as a director-cameraman who easily adapts to difficult and hostile locations, earned him the distinction of being the first western director to film in Vietnam since the end of the war. Utilizing a comprehensive network of international affiliates and contacts, Michael successfully plans and directs productions worldwide. Whether the story calls for shooting on location in Europe, Africa, China or the United States, Michael assembles the finest technicians and production team available to ensure the success of the project. Recognizing the need for effective visual styles to reflect and speak to different cultures, Michael continues to create successful campaigns for global audiences.Michael brings a highly refined sense of storytelling to his work, drawn from years of study and experience, including his time spent as acting coach at the renowned John Kirby Studios in Hollywood, Ca.Combining decades of knowledge as a director and cinematographer, Michael Givens has devoted his career to creating stunning visuals and dramatic performances that ensure "the message sent is always the message received." - IMDb Mini Biography By: Michael Givens

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Streaming Availability

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Releases by Year

R. Michael Givens on average has worked on 2 movies per year from 2009 to 2021. See the full graphs of the number of R. Michael Givens movies released per year from 2009 till 2021.

Top Genres

R. Michael Givens works mostly in Family Genre followed by Drama Genre flixes. 24% of R. Michael Givens movies are Family Genre movies. See Top Genres that R. Michael Givens worked on in the graph below.

Average IMDB Score

On average the IMDB score of the movies that R. Michael Givens has worked on is 4.7.

4.7 / 10

R. Michael Givens's Movies and Tv Series available to Stream now ..

A young runaway girl hides out in the barn of a retired horse trainer and forms a bond with his troubled filly.

6.3/10101 min

Available in 8 platform(s).

Action,Adventure,Family
Surviving the Wild (2018)

Following the untimely death of his grandpa Gus, thirteen-year-old Shaun disregards his parents' wishes and embarks upon a great journey into the wild with his dog Riley to spread his grandpa's ashes from a remote mountaintop.

5.7/1087 min

Available in 7 platform(s).

This rock and roll drama stars, James Brolin, Carlos Bernard, Tessie Santiago, The Marshall Tucker Band, Kurtis Blow, Patty Smyth and the rock and roll sensation from South Africa that lit ...

5.1/10116 min

Available in 3 platform(s).

Jack Carter, a modest, middle-aged man, and owner of a bakery has found himself and his family in a rut. Not only can he not provide his family with the finer things, he has also found he ...

5/1080 min

Available in 1 platform(s).

Comedy,Family
Opposite Day (2009)

The world goes backwards on Opposite Day. The kids become adults, and the adults become kids.

3.9/1088 min

Available in 11 platform(s).

Dr. Morten Holst is a psychiatrist who struggles with as many problems, if not more, as his wide range of unique patients. A detective finds himself in a threatening situation when he gets ...

3.8/10116 min

Available in 6 platform(s).

After wondering what her life would be without children, workaholic Sharon is unexpectedly granted her wish while on Christmas vacation.

3.5/1080 min

Available in 3 platform(s).

Drama,Horror,Mystery
The Ghost Beyond (2018)

A struggling novelist moves his wife and young son to an old country home, but when a presence begins to communicate with his son, the family must escape an evil that threatens to doom them to the house for eternity.

3.1/1090 min

Available in 7 platform(s).