Michael McCartney, a native New Yorker, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry through his multifaceted career as an actor, director, writer, producer, and teacher.
His extensive acting credits include notable film roles in The Last Survivors and Neal Cassady, as well as the horror film Halloween: Resurrection.
On stage, Michael has appeared in various theater productions, including Warriors, Pilgrims, and It Is Done, which received critical acclaim and was voted one of the top ten plays in LA in 2012 by the Huffington Post.
In television, Michael has had guest roles on Conan O'Brien, Law & Order, and The Office.
As a screenwriter, Michael has achieved numerous accolades, including awards for his screenplays, which have been optioned and have placed in prominent festivals such as the Nicholl Fellowship, Austin Film Festival, and the Beverly Hills Film Festival.
Michael's work behind the camera includes writing, producing, and directing the popular web series The Millionaires, available on Amazon Prime, Indieflix, and Vimeo.
Most recently, Michael made his feature film directorial debut with Roommate Wanted, which premiered at the Salem Horror Film Festival in October 2020 and was released worldwide by Indican Pictures in January 2022.
In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Michael serves as the Artistic Director of the Sleepy Hollow International Film Festival and is a professor of acting and filmmaking.
