Michael Saul, a visionary filmmaker, was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, where his passion for filmmaking was ignited during his teenage years in the 1970s.
As a pioneer in the early 1980s LGBT and Indie film movements, Michael Saul migrated to the San Francisco Bay area, where he established himself as a prominent video artist. His experimental films, often accompanied by the enchanting scores of electronic composer Steven M. Miller, garnered widespread acclaim and recognition at film festivals worldwide.
In 1991, Michael Saul made the move to Los Angeles, where he continued to produce a string of successful short films, including the erotic, gay, vampire thriller "Hover", which premiered at Los Angeles Outfest and was screened at numerous other film festivals globally.
In 2002, Michael Saul embarked on a new chapter in his career, directing his first feature film, "True Love", which was released in 2004, followed by "Crush" in 2009. His impressive repertoire also includes the award-winning shorts "Go Go Reject" and "Adults Only", both written, produced, and starring Heath Daniels, as well as his full-length feature film "The Surface" (2015),which had its world premiere at Frameline San Francisco.
In recent years, Michael Saul has expanded his creative horizons, delving into the realm of interactive, VR, Fulldome, and other immersive technologies, where he has been directing and animating innovative projects.
Today, Michael Saul resides in Los Angeles, where he is also a skilled painter, showcasing his artistic versatility and dedication to his craft.
