Michael Castelaz holds an MFA in screenwriting from Columbia University. As an educator, he has worked with Temple University, Sundance Co//ab, Northwestern University, and New York University. He has produced and directed music videos, documentaries, and short films, and has consulted with independent filmmakers and production companies. As a writer, he has worked with Audio Up, C4 Productions, Southpaw Entertainment, Select Films, and Breadwinner Productions. He lives in New York City and writes optimistic stories for cynical times.