Michelle has had the honor of studying under directors John Badham (SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER) and Mark Rydell (ON GOLDEN POND) as a Marion Knott Scholar. Born in Japan and raised in Hawaii, Michelle studied directing at the American Film Institute and directed dozens of award-winning short films and documentaries that have circulated film festivals around the world. In addition to writing and directing her own films, Michelle teaches film and involves herself in projects she passionately believes in.