MICHELLE CAMERONMichelle is an award-winning independent filmmaker known for shepherding and creating artist-driven features from development through global distribution. She produced the Sundance Award–winning feature film Nancy, which earned two Film Independent Spirit Award nominations and starred Andrea Riseborough, Steve Buscemi, J. Smith-Cameron, John Leguizamo and Ann Dowd. Additional credits include the sci-fi drama We've Forgotten More Than We Ever Knew (Winner, Rome International Film Festival) and the comedy-drama Growing Up Smith (Winner, Woodstock Film Festival). Cameron also worked on Debra Granik’s Academy Award–nominated Winter’s Bone and David Cross’ Hits.
Beyond features, Cameron has directed and produced across music, branded content, and large-scale live visual experiences, producing Paramore’s Grammy Award–winning “Ain’t It Fun” and Yoko Ono’s “Bad Dancer” and has led creative for major festivals like Coachella and Stagecoach. Her original digital content for partners including Instagram, Xiaomi Global, and L'Oréal Paris has generated billions of views worldwide, with collaborations including Google, Cartier, Visa, NFL and the Tory Burch Foundation. Cameron also served on the New York Advisory Board of iCivics under the leadership of Justice Sonia Sotomayor, where she directed the documentary Do I Have a Right?, and continues to support storytelling initiatives that pair cinematic ambition with cultural impact.
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ONE MILLION+ VEWS, “My Super World” — original short film written & directed by Michelle
FINALIST & OFFICIAL SELECTION, Moment Invitational Film Festival, “Wild Woman”
WINNER, Best Feature Film, Burbank International Film Festival, “The Piano,” written & directed by Michelle
WINNER, Best Domestic Narrative Feature, Rome International Film Festival, “We’ve Forgotten”
WINNER, Sundance Film Festival, “NANCY”
WINNER, Sitges Film Festival (SPAIN), “NANCY”
WINNER, Grand Jury Prize, Skip City International Film Festival (JAPAN), “NANCY”
WINNER, 28th Annual Golden Rooster (CHINA), “NANCY”
WINNER, Best Narrative Feature, Woodstock Film Festival, “Growing Up Smith”
WINNER, Garden State Film Festival, “Growing Up Smith”
WINNER, CAMMFest, “Growing Up Smith”
2x NOMINEE, Film Independent Spirit Awards, “NANCY”
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I’ve raised millions in equity for independent film.
Produced the critically acclaimed, Sundance Award Winning independent feature film NANCY.
My directorial debut feature-length documentary, THE PIANO, won Best Feature Film at the Burbank Int’l Film Festival.
Every independent feature film I’ve produced and/or directed has been awarded BEST FEATURE FILM.
I produced Yoko Ono’s “Bad Dancer.”
I love finding and supporting new talent.
Have sponsored and helped multiple filmmakers get visas.
Traveled the world speaking publicly about changing the landscape for women in film including speaking on the Consciously Independent Producing Panel at the Mill Valley Film Festival’s Mind The Gap Summit alongside Anna Paquin & Cerise Hallam Larkin, moderated by Chaz Ebert.
Terrified of public speaking.
I met Justice Sotomayor after directing a short doc for iCivics - a nonprofit that provides civic education to children across America.
Served on the New York Advisory Board for iCivics.
I’m obsessed with Monty Don and British Gardening shows.
Directing an episode of Doctor Who is on my bucket list.
The TikTok mini series I created for Xiaomi Global (MY SUPER WORLD) was viewed over a million times.
I don’t use TikTok. *GASP*
Noteworthy + Awards
ONE MILLION+ VIEWS, “My Super World” — original short film written & directed by Michelle
FINALIST & OFFICIAL SELECTION, Moment Invitational Film Festival, “Wild Woman”
WINNER, Best Feature Film, Burbank International Film Festival, “The Piano”
WINNER, Best Domestic Narrative Feature, Rome International Film Festival, “We’ve Forgotten”
WINNER, Sundance Film Festival, “NANCY”
WINNER, Sitges Film Festival (SPAIN), “NANCY”
WINNER, Grand Jury Prize, Skip City International Film Festival (JAPAN), “NANCY”
WINNER, 28th Annual Golden Rooster (CHINA), “NANCY”
WINNER, Best Narrative Feature, Woodstock Film Festival, “Growing Up Smith”
WINNER, Garden State Film Festival, “Growing Up Smith”
WINNER, CAMMFest, “Growing Up Smith”
2x NOMINEE, Film Independent Spirit Awards, “NANCY”
"Far ahead of most acclaimed movies in theaters now.” – Richard Brody, THE NEW YORKER
"Scene by scene, NANCY is riveting.” – David Edelstein, VULTURE
"Subtle and effective in nearly every aspect of the film." – Dana Schwartz, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
"Hits every emotional beat. Beyond impressive.” – David Fear, ROLLING STONE
"A twisted and wholly satisfying psychological thriller." – Kate Erbland, IndieWIRE
“Smith-Cameron exudes a tremulous maternal warmth that feels achingly real, and Buscemi has rarely, if ever, been more touching.” – Jon Frosch, THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
Things critics* have said.
(*who liked something I made)
*Michelle Cameron is the owner & founder of Route 88 Films*
Credits.
Catalogue of Select Works
FILMOGRAPHY
2025 - MAKE BELIEVE (EXPERIMENTAL SHORT) – WRITER / DIRECTOR / PRODUCER (in post production) — Production Co: Route 88 Films
2025 - FILMS FOR NO ONE (INDEPENDENT FEATURE, EXPERIMENTAL ANIMATION) – EXECUTIVE PRODUCER (in prod) — Production Co: Route 88 Films
2025 - 100 DEATHS (INDEPENDENT FEATURE) - EXECUTIVE / PRODUCER (in development) — Production Co: Route 88 Films
2021 – MY SUPER WORLD (SHORT) – WRITER / DIRECTOR / PRODUCER *One Million+ Views — Production Co: Route 88 Films
2018 – NANCY (INDEPENDENT FEATURE) – PRODUCER *Winner, Sundance Film Festival — Production Co: Route 88 Films, Metal Pictures
2017 – RESOLUTIONS (SHORT) – EXECUTIVE PRODUCER *Winner, Woodstock Film Festival — Production Co: Route 88 Films
2017 – WE’VE FORGOTTEN MORE THAN WE EVER KNEW (INDEPENDENT FEATURE) – PRODUCER *Winner, Rome International Film Festival — Route 88 Films
2017 – GROWING UP SMITH (INDEPENDENT FEATURE) – PRODUCER *Winner, Woodstock Film Festival
2015 – DIGITAL PHYSICS (INDEPENDENT FEATURE) – PRODUCER
2014 – THE PIANO: AN ODYSSEY (FEATURE, NARRATIVE REALITY) – WRITER / DIRECTOR / PRODUCER *Winner, Burbank International Film Festival — Prod Co: Route 88 Films
2014 – HITS (INDEPENDENT FEATURE) – UNIT PRODUCTION MANAGER *Official Selection, Sundance Film Festival
2014 – OLD 37 (INDEPENDENT FEATURE) – UNIT PRODUCTION MANAGER
2012 – FIRST WINTER (INDEPENDENT FEATURE) – UNIT PRODUCTION MANAGER *Official Selection, Tribeca Film Festival
2010 – VAMPERIFICA (INDEPENDENT FEATURE) – PRODUCTION COORDINATOR
TV, IMMERSIVE, EXPERIENTIAL
2023 – COACHELLA (Livestream Animation + GFX) – PRODUCER — Prod Co: Route 88 Films + JM Films
2023 – STAGECOACH (Livestream Animation + GFX) – PRODUCER, ART DIRECTOR — Prod Co: Route 88 Films + JM Films
2023 – JUST LIKE HEAVEN (FESTIVAL LIVE PERFORMANCE VISUALS) – PRODUCER, ART DIRECTOR — Prod Co: Route 88 Films + JM Films
2023 – CRUEL WORLD (FESTIVAL LIVE PERFORMANCE VISUALS) – PRODUCER, ART DIRECTOR — Prod Co: Route 88 Films + JM Films
2023 – A&E COLD CASE FILES (SERIES GFX & ANIMATION; CABLE + HULU) – PRODUCER, ANIMATOR — Prod Co: Route 88 Films + JM Films
2020 – Lifetime Network Holiday Promo: MELISSA JOAN HART – DIRECTOR — Prod Co: The Light
2020 – Lifetime Network Holiday Promo: ALI WALKER – DIRECTOR — Prod Co: The Light
2019 – BET Breast Cancer Awareness PSA – PRODUCER — Prod Co: The Light
COMMISSIONED ORIGINAL CONTENT
2021 – Xiaomi Global + MY SUPER WORLD Ep. 1 - 3 (TikTok series) – WRITER / DIRECTOR / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER *One million+ views — Prod Co: Route 88 Films
2020 – L'Oréal Paris Hair Meet Brows (long-form branded entertainment) – CREATIVE DIRECTOR / WRITER / DIRECTOR / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER — Prod Co: Route 88 Films
2020 – L'Oréal Paris WOMEN OF WORTH #AtHome Ep. 1 & 2 (long-form entertainment) – CREATIVE DIRECTOR / WRITER / DIRECTOR / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER— Prod Co: Route 88 Films
2020 – L'Oréal Paris YOUR HAIR #AtHome Ep. 1 & 2 – CREATIVE DIRECTOR / WRITER / DIRECTOR / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER— Prod Co: Route 88 Films
2020 – L'Oréal Paris YOUR SKIN #AtHome Ep. 1– CREATIVE DIRECTOR / WRITER / DIRECTOR / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER — Prod Co: Route 88 Films
2020 – L'Oréal Paris LE LOOK Episode 1 & 2: SIR JOHN – CREATOR / WRITER / DIRECTOR / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER — Prod Co: Route 88 Films
2018 – Instagram IGTV Creator Collab, Original Serial Content – LEAD CREATIVE PRODUCER
2018 – iCivics for ELLs "Do I Have A Right?" / SHORT DOC – WRITER / DIRECTOR / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER — Prod Co: Route 88 Films
2017 – Sidewalk Labs + Toronto – CREATIVE PRODUCER
2017 – Google Pride #ShowUp Campaign (50+ SHORT DOC SERIES) – POST PRODUCER
2016 – Accenture Interactive Content Studio Stand Up & Launch Campaign – STRATEGIST + CONSULTANT / CREATIVE DIRECTOR / WRITER / DIRECTOR / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER — Prod Co: Route 88 Films
MUSIC VIDEOS
2021 – Lee Taylor & the Resistance Revival Chorus: “Wild Woman” – WRITER / DIRECTOR / PRODUCER *Finalist, Moment Film Festival — Prod Co: Route 88 Films
2020 – Meah Pace & the Resistance Revival Chorus: “I Hope” – DIRECTOR / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER — Prod Co: Route 88 Films
2014 – Salt Cathedral: “Holy Soul” – EXECUTIVE PRODUCER — Prod Co: Route 88 Films
2014 – Paramore: “Aint It Fun” –PRODUCER / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER — Prod Co: Route 88 Films + Coco Collective
2014 – The National: “I Need My Girl” –PRODUCER / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER VULTURE: “15 Best Music Videos of 2014” — Prod Co: Route 88 Films
2014 – Bernhoft: “Come Around” – PRODUCER — Prod Co: Ghost Robot
2013 – The Pretty Reckless: “Going to Hell” – PRODUCER / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER — Prod Co: Route 88 Films + Agile Films
2013 – Yoko Ono: “Bad Dancer” – PRODUCER TIME: “Top 10 of Everything Arts & Entertainment” — Prod Co: Ghost Robot
2013 – The National: “Graceless” – PRODUCER / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER — Prod Co: Route 88 Films
2013 – The National “Sea of Love” – PRODUCER / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER — Prod Co: Route 88 Films
2013 – Guy Sebastian: “Like a Drum” – PRODUCER / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER — Prod Co: Route 88 Films + Coco Collective
2013 – Swim Deep: “She Changes the Weather” – PRODUCER / EXECUTIVE PRODUCER — Prod Co: Route 88 Films + Agile Films