Michael Gilio, a talented filmmaker, was born in Illinois, where he crafted his debut feature film, Kwik Stop, a testament to his creative prowess. This inaugural endeavour earned him a prestigious nomination for an Independent Spirit Award as "Someone to Watch" for Kwik Stop, a recognition of his skill and potential.
Gilio's outstanding direction was further acknowledged at the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema, where he took home the "Best Director" award, a testament to his mastery of the craft.
In addition to his work behind the camera, Gilio is also a gifted screenwriter, with several notable projects to his credit. His original screenplay, Big Hole, was listed as one of the top five scripts on The Black List in 2008, a prestigious recognition of his writing abilities.
Gilio's script, Keep Coming Back, was also listed on The Black List in 2010, a testament to his continued success as a screenwriter.
As a screenwriter, Gilio has been attached to various studio projects with established directors, including Guillermo Del Toro and Doug Liman for Justice League Dark, Phil Lord & Christopher Miller for Carter Beats the Devil, and George Clooney & Grant Heslov for The Yankee Commandante.
In 2021, two projects written by Gilio entered production, a testament to his continued success in the industry. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, a film for Paramount Pictures, was directed by Jonathan Goldstein & John Francis Daley, while Dark Harvest, a film for MGM, was directed by David Slade and executive-produced by Gilio.
