LUNAR DOOR produces films, documentaries, TV series, and graphic novels. We are a creative collective of purposeful, imaginative and socially responsible artists, producing visionary content while addressing controversial, essential themes.
Michael is an award-winning filmmaker and co-founder of Lunar Door, an independent production company. His acclaimed crime thriller The Fixer, starring Jesse C. Boyd and Danny Trejo, has earned 90 international awards and 38 nominations, including 13 Best Director wins.
Michael is a producer on the indie drama The Fall. He is also directing and producing the social justice documentary Tears of the Field while producing the adventure, sports documentary Tracing the Divide. He is currently attached to direct three features: Ashes, Cane, and The Sins of My Father, based on his memoir.
Official Latino Film and Arts Festival Palm Desert
2020
Official Selection The Fixer
Yucca Valley Film Festival Yucca Valley
2020
Official Selection The Fixer
HollyShorts Film Festival Sherman Oaks
2020
Official Selection The Fixer
Studio City International TV & Film Festival Los Angeles
2020
Official Selection The Fixer
Kosice International Monthly Film Festival Kosice
2020
Finalist / Official Selection The Fixer
Global Shorts Los Angeles
2020
Official Selection The Fixer
Highland Park Independent Film Festival Los Angeles
2020
Winner - Best Short (Overall) / Award Nominated / Semi-Finalist / Official Selection The Fixer
Indie Short Fest: Los Angeles International Film Festival Los Angeles
2020
Winner - Best Crime Short / Award Nominated / Semi-Finalist / Official Selection The Fixer
Indie Short Fest: Los Angeles International Film Festival Los Angeles
2020
Winner - Best Thriller Short / Award Nominated / Semi-Finalist / Official Selection The Fixer
Indie Short Fest: Los Angeles International Film Festival Los Angeles
2020
Winner - Best First Time Director / Award Nominated / Semi-Finalist / Official Selection The Fixer
Indie Short Fest: Los Angeles International Film Festival Los Angeles
2020
Winner - Outstanding Achievement Award: Producer (Michael Schilf, Chase Kuker, Ryan D. Wood) / Award Nominated / Semi-Finalist / Official Selection The Fixer
Indie Short Fest: Los Angeles International Film Festival Los Angeles
2020
Winner - Best Actor (Jesse C. Boyd)) / Award Nominated / Semi-Finalist / Official Selection The Fixer
Indie Short Fest: Los Angeles International Film Festival Los Angeles
2020
Winner - Best Supporting Actor (Danny Trejo) / The Fixer
Indie Short Fest: Los Angeles International Film Festival Los Angeles
2020
Winner - Best Sound Mixing (Joseph Cooke) / Award Nominated / Semi-Finalist / Official Selection The Fixer
Indie Short Fest: Los Angeles International Film Festival Los Angeles
2020
Nominated - Best Producer (Michael Schilf, Chase Kuker, Ryan D. Wood) / Semi-Finalist / Official Selection The Fixer
Indie Short Fest: Los Angeles International Film Festival Los Angeles
2020
Nominated - Best Acting Ensemble (Jesse C. Boyd, Veronica Diaz Carranza, Vincent van Hinte, and Danny Trejo) / Semi-Finalist / Official Selection The Fixer
Indie Short Fest: Los Angeles International Film Festival Los Angeles
2020
Nominated - Best Original Score (Chase Kuker and Ryan D. Wood) / Semi-Finalist / Official Selection The Fixer
Indie Short Fest: Los Angeles International Film Festival Los Angeles
2020
Winner - Award of Excellence Special Mention / Official Selection The Fixer
Best Shorts Competition La Jolla
2020
Winner - Honorable Mention / Official Selection The Fixer
Davinci International Film Festival Washington DC
2020
Official Selection The Fixer
The Hollywood First-Time Filmmaker Showcase Hollywood
2020
Winner - Best Action Film / Official Selection The Fixer
International Filmmaker's Showcase (IFS): L.A. Film Festival Los Angeles, CA
2020
Winner - Best Supporting Actor in a Short Film (Danny Trejo) / Official Selection The Fixer
International Filmmaker's Showcase (IFS): L.A. Film Festival Los Angeles
2020
Official Selection The Fixer
Beverly Hills Film Festival Beverly Hills, CA
2020
Official Selection The Fixer
Mammoth Film Festival Mammoth Lakes, CA
2020
Semi-Finalist LIGHT: Short Film Script
Utah Film Festival and Awards Vineyard, Utah
2020
Best Action Film Finalist / Official Selection SWORN
Oregon Short Film Festival Wilsonville, OR
2020
Official Selection LIGHT: Short Film Script
Action on Film MegaFest 16th Annual Film Festival and Writers' Competition 2020 Las Vegas, NV
2019
Official Selection LIGHT: Short Film Script
Bloodstained Indie Film Festival: Sci-Fi Horror Action Tokyo, Japan
2019
Official Selection LIGHT: Short Film Script
Freedom Festival International Columbia, SC
2019
Official Selection LIGHT: Short Film Script
Indie Suspense Horror Sci-Fi Film Festival Orlando, FL
2019
Official Selection LIGHT: Short Film Script
Underground Indie Film Festival - Horror Cult Sci-Fi Fantasy Underground Indie Film Festival - Horror Cult Sci-Fi Fantasy Apopka, FL
2019
Best Short Screenplay / Official Selection LIGHT: Short Film Script
Hollywood Dreams 4th Annual International Film Festival and Writers' Competition Las Vegas, NV
2019
Best Sci-Fi/Action Short Screenplay / Official Selection LIGHT: Short Film Script
Hollywood Just4Shorts Film and Screenplay Competition Los Angeles, CA
2019
1st PRIZE, 1-HOUR DRAMA PILOT "LIGHT" LIGHT: 1-Hour Pilot Script
Film Crash Screenplay Competition Los Angeles, CA
2019
Semi-Finalist LIGHT: 1-Hour Pilot Script
Table Read My Screenplay Los Angeles, CA
2019
Official Selection LIGHT: 1-Hour Pilot Script
Hollywood Dreams 4th Annual International Film Festival and Writers' Competition Las Vegas, NV
2019
Best Sci-Fi Pilot Script / Official Selection LIGHT: 1-Hour Pilot Script
Action on Film MegaFest 16th Annual Film Festival and Writers' Competition 2020 Las Vegas, NV
2019
Official Selection SWORN: 1-Hour Pilot Script
Hollywood Dreams 4th Annual International Film Festival and Writers' Competition Las Vegas, NV
2019
Official Selection SWORN: 1-Hour Pilot Script
Action on Film MegaFest 16th Annual Film Festival and Writers' Competition 2020 Las Vegas, NV
2019
Winner Best Action Film / Official Selection SWORN
End of Days Film Festival Orlando, FL
2019
Winner Best Action/Sci-Fi Short / Official Selection SWORN
Hollywood Just4Shorts Film and Screenplay Competition Los Angeles, CA
2019
Best Action Film Finalist / Official Selection SWORN
Freedom Festival International Columbia, SC
2019
Official Selection SWORN
Action on Film MegaFest 16th Annual Film Festival and Writers' Competition 2020 Las Vegas, NV
2019
Official Selection SWORN
Hollywood Dreams 4th Annual International Film Festival and Writers' Competition Las Vegas, NV
2019
Official Selection SWORN
Bloodstained Indie Film Festival: Sci-Fi Horror Action Tokyo
University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts
MFA in Writing for Film and Television
1998 – 2000
College
Marquette University
Broadcasting/Electronic Communication & English Literature
1993 – 1997
Personal Details
Birth Date
May 7, 1975
Nickname
Warrior Poet
Birth City
Evanston, IL
Current City
Los Angeles
Hometown
Kenosha, WI
Height
5'10"
Gender
Male
Eye Color
Blue
Zodiac Sign
Taurus
Married To
Leticia Escobar Schilf
Children
2 girls, 1 boy
Trivia
- Marquette University Rugby Team, 1996.
- 2nd place, National LEGO Championship, FAO Schwarz, New York, 1986.
- 3rd place, WISSA Cross Country State Championships, 1992.
LUNAR DOOR produces films, documentaries, TV series, and graphic novels. We are a creative collective of purposeful, imaginative and socially responsible artists, producing visionary content while addressing controversial, essential themes.