Student filmmaker & visual storyteller
Michael S. Arias
Student filmmaker & visual storyteller
Student Filmmaker | Writer | DP | Director
Creative. Collaborative. Committed.
That’s the mindset I bring to every production.
I’m a senior at the University of Miami, majoring in Motion Picture Production with a passion for visual storytelling from script to screen. My most recent project, At Will, is a short film I wrote, directed, and produced. Now in post-production, it challenged me to lead a crew, work with professional talent, and manage every phase of production.
My experience spans narrative, documentary, and branded content. I’ve worked as a PA on a documentary short with Entertainment to Affect Change (E2AC), and on the camera crew of an independent feature film. I've also produced freelance content for local brands and trained as a studio production crew member at UMTV, gaining hands-on experience in camera ops, audio, and live directing.
I’m proficient with Blackmagic, Alexa Mini, and Lumix cameras and edit in Davinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, and create motion graphics in After Effects. I also work with Avid Pro Tools for sound and post. Whether I’m behind the camera, in the editing bay, or assisting on set, I’m always ready to learn and contribute.