Mike Thienes is a filmmaker, director and cinematographer based in Minnesota. He has been working in video production 8 years, completing over 400 projects and counting.

Mike has 23 years of retail experience his team at The Youth Shelter Supply and The Sticks. (skateboard & snowboard shops) During that same time, Mike formed a video production company called Bald E-Gal and produced 15 snowboard films. Through those creative endeavors, Mike build his skills in branding, community building, filmmaking, and video production.