Mikel J. Wisler is an independent filmmaker and freelance videographer with professional experience on feature films, TV commercials, client videos, and short films with international distribution. All of the material shown in this demo reel are from projects directed by Wisler.
Experience
Mikel J. Wisler has been working professionally in the video and film production world since 2005. He has worked on commercial shoots, sporting events, and documentary style client videos as well as shooting and editing special events, weddings, web content, commercials, and more. The work he has done has ranged from editing Telly Award winning projects for Explore Media (Elkhart, IN), directing TV commercials for Overdun Productions (Chicago, IL), director of photography for the independent sitcom pilot OU2 (Boston, MA), to being the 1st Assistant Director and Finishing Editor for the feature film, Silk Trees, produced by Evermore Pictures (Goshen, IN).
Mikel has also produced and directed several of his own short films, two of which now have international film festival play and distribution. You can look him up on IMDb by going to: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2457058/
Education
BA from Bethel College in Philosophy
BA from Bethel College in Liberal Studies (Writing, Theatre, and Cinematography)
Attended the Los Angeles Film Studies Center while in college.
- Hands-on filmmaking training
- Industry internship
- Course on history of cinema
Software Proficiency
Final Cut Studio 2
Avid Express Pro
Adobe After Effects
DV Film Maker
