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(Michael) Callahan

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Creative Director | Capture Lead | Writer

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I write and direct game trailers: more than 130 of them, totaling over 250 million views across franchises like Battlefield, Star Wars Battlefront, Rainbow Six Siege, Minecraft, The Elder Scrolls Online, and Hitman.

I lead capture teams, write scripts, pitch work, and collaborate with editorial, MoGraph, and VO to make trailers that sell games. I build capture pipelines from the ground up and mentor junior artists into senior roles.

I care about the craft, I care about the people I work with, and I care about making stuff that players actually want to watch.

I co-founded Creative Brief with John Conway. It's a bi-monthly hang for the LA creatives who make games look great.

I love my amazingly talented wife, our adorable baby daughter, and our unlikely pack of dogs. My Four Favorites are: Masaki Kobayashi's Harakiri, John Carpenter's The Thing, Billy Wilder's The Apartment, and Martin Brest's Midnight Run.

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Electronic Arts · Ubisoft · Respawn Entertainment · Bethesda · Meta · Mojang Studios · IO Interactive · DICE · Dreamhaven · Sega · id Software · Activision · Velan Studios · Mountaintop Studios

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5× Clio Awards

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"Whenever there was a project that needed him from creative inception, or one that just needed him to lead capture, it was a weight off my shoulders. He's someone you can hand anything to and not have to worry if it's going to get done to the highest standards."

Beau Hudak CCO & Co-Founder, Snack Video

"Not only does he uniquely understand what goes into executing an exceptional in-game one-er, he is able to zoom out and speak strategy, workback schedule and editorial flow. His love of the craft is evident to everyone he works with, and he's an amiable, professional and very kind person to have on any team."

Neel Upadhye Creative Director, Star Wars, Electronic Arts

"Mike Callahan is one of the most versatile and effective directors that I've had the pleasure of working with. I've seen him wearing an Art Director's hat, overseeing complex virtual environments built in Unreal, and as a Creative Director, he has gently guided challenging clients with patience and clarity."

Eric Edmonds Senior Producer, Scout House

"He brings a level of clarity, intention, and visual instinct that consistently elevates the final product. His direction is never just about making something look good—it's about making it meaningful, cohesive, and aligned with the project's purpose."

Emilian Stanev Senior Motion Graphics Artist, Snack Video

"Michael's expertise and leadership not only shaped my technical skills but also gave me the confidence and creative foundation to flourish in this industry. Because of his mentorship, I was able to secure my dream role and continue to grow professionally."

Kaylen Ruddell Capture Artist, Riot Games

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Currently booking freelance work, and open to full-time roles for the right team.

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