Michelle Tang is an award-winning filmmaker with a focus on behavioral psychology, moral ambiguities, and youth perspectives. Her films have screened at over 50 festivals and venues across the world including the Harvard Art Museums and MIT Open Space, winning over 25 awards. She has also been featured on several panels, podcasts, and magazines for her work. Founder of her own production company Microlite Films, Tang has edited reels and directed commercials for her clients. Outside of filmmaking, Michelle loves singing, learning about the natural sciences, and playing with her pets. In the fall, Michelle will study film production and psychology at Princeton University.
Jury's Choice Award
David's Doodles
NJ Young Filmmakers Festival
Fort Lee, NJ
2023
Official Selection
David's Doodles
Mill Valley Film Festival
San Rafael, CA
2023
Official Selection
Hunter
Woodstock Film Festival
Woodstock
Official Selection
Hunter
Do it Your Damn Self! Film Festival
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Official Selecton
Hunter
Hang Onto Your Shorts Film Festival
Red Bank
Gold Key, American Visions Award Nominee
Hunter
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
South Jersey
Shortlist Nominee
Hunter
Fastnet Film Festival
Ireland
Official Selection
Hunter
Carmarthen Bay Film Festival
Carmarthen Bay
Award Nominee
Hunter
DC Independent Film Festival
Washington DC
Best High School Film. Best Young Actor (Reid Richards), Best Supporting Actress (Hanna Gaffney), Nomination for Best Actor (Cameron Pillitteri)
Hunter
Nj Film Awards
No Screening
Official Selection
Hunter
Ridgewood International Film Festival
Ridgewood
First Runner Up
Hunter
Film Now Film Festival
Ambler
Finalist
Hunter
Count Basie Film Festival
Red Bank
First Prize (Student Film)
Hunter
Barrymore Film Center Film Festival
For Lee
Best High School Film, Best Ensemble, Rising Star Award
Hunter
The Brightside Tavern Film Festival
Jersey City
Best Home Grown Drama (Student)
Hunter
Garden State Film Festival
Asbury Park
College
Princeton University
2022Present
High School
Metuchen High School
20182022
Birth Date
August 8
Nickname
Shelly
Birth City
Metuchen
Current City
Metuchen
Hometown
Metuchen
Height
5'3
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Asian
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Leo
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