I make movies
Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Michael Rich graduated from Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film & Media Arts. He is currently based in Los Angeles and spends his time directing movies in the genre space. When not stressing over his latest film project, Michael enjoys 90s alternative rock, California burritos, and defending the merits of poorly-reviewed horror movies.
  • Writer & Director (2 Credits)
    The Queue2023
    Short
    Cabin Killer2018
    Short
  • Director (1 Credit)
    Viral2022
    Short
Official Selection
The Queue
St. Louis International Film Festival
St. Louis, MO
2023
Official Selection
The Queue
LA Shorts International Film Festival
Los Angeles, CA
2023
Official Selection + Nominated - Lead Performance Short (Burt Bulos)
The Queue
Nightmares Film Festival
Columbus, OH
2023
Official Selection
The Queue
Knoxville Horror Film Fest
Knoxville, TN
2023
Official Selection - Short Film Special Mention
The Queue
A Night of Horror International Film Festival
Sydney
2023
Official Selection + Nominated - Best Horror Short
The Queue
FilmQuest
Provo, UT
2023
Grand Prize Winner + Best Writing in a Short Film
The Queue
StokerCon’s Final Frame Horror Short Film Competition
Pittsburgh, PA
2023
Official Selection
The Queue
HollyShorts
Los Angeles, CA
2023
Official Selection
The Queue
Brooklyn Horror Film Festival
Brooklyn, NY
2023
Official Selection
The Queue
Beyond Fest
Los Angeles, CA
2023
Best Recurring Nightmare
Viral
Nightmares Film Festival
2022
Official Selection
Viral
Panic Fest
2022
Official Selection
Viral
Dances With Films
2022
Official Selection
Cabin Killer
Knoxville Horror Film Fest
Knoxville, TN
2018
Official Selection
Cabin Killer
St. Louis International Film Festival
St. Louis, MO
2018
Official Selection
Cabin Killer
Nightmares Film Festival
Columbus, OH
2018
Best Super Short Film
Cabin Killer
Shriekfest Horror Film Festival
Los Angeles, CA
2018
Best Comedy
Cabin Killer
St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase
St. Louis, MO
2018
College
Chapman University
Film Production
Current City
Los Angeles, CA
Hometown
St. Louis, MO
I make movies
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