Michael Fausti

Michael Fausti

Personal Details

Biography

Michael Fausti is a multifaceted creative individual, encompassing the roles of director, writer, and actor. Born in the United Kingdom, he embarked on an educational journey, studying a diverse range of subjects including Literature, Art, and Film at the prestigious universities of London and Kent.

It was during his academic tenure that Fausti developed a profound fascination with surrealist cinema and Arthouse Horror, laying the groundwork for his future endeavors. Subsequently, he shifted his focus towards filmmaking and pursued further education at the London Academy of Film and Television, where he honed his skills in film, make-up, and visual effects.

Throughout his career, Fausti's work has garnered widespread recognition, with his films showcasing at numerous international film festivals and earning a plethora of accolades. Characterized by their unpredictability and willingness to defy genre and narrative conventions, Fausti's creations have been described as "surreal", "shocking", and "a daring plunge into the depths of human behavior's darker aspects".

Fausti's cinematic influences are drawn from the works of Michael Powell, Nic Roeg, Derek Jarman, and Jean Rollin, whose innovative styles and approaches have undoubtedly shaped his own unique artistic vision.

Career

2025
Video Shop Tales of Terror II: Lust and Revenge
Video Shop Tales of Terror II: Lust and Revenge as Mr. Peacock / Captain Sinclair
2024
Mosaic
Mosaic as Mr Peacock (Segment: Striptease Massacre 7)
Burnt Flowers
Burnt Flowers as Tony Rose
2023
Tales from the Great War
Tales from the Great War as Captain St. Clair
Video Shop Tales of Terror
Video Shop Tales of Terror as The Operative (segment "Vergessen")
2020
Exit
Exit as Man On the Phone
2026
Angel Lust
Angel Lust as Director, Writer
2024
Burnt Flowers
Burnt Flowers as Director, Screenplay
2020
Exit
Exit as Director