Michelle Krusiec is a renowned Taiwanese American filmmaker, distinguished by her remarkable versatility and profound impact within the industry. With a storied career spanning multiple decades, Krusiec has demonstrated her remarkable range as a writer, director, and actor, effortlessly blending genre, personal narrative, and comedy into her work.
As an alumna of the prestigious AFI Directing Workshop for Women, Krusiec's films have garnered widespread recognition, screening at numerous top-tier festivals worldwide, including Fantasia, Beyondfest, Brussels Fantastic, Calgary, Palm Springs, Hawaii FF, LAAPFF, and many others.
Krusiec's short film, NIAN, was commissioned by Hulu's Bite Size Halloween, and has since received numerous accolades, including Best Midnight Short at Palm Springs, Mark Braunstein Maverick Nomination at Woodstock, Young Audience Award at Court Metranges, and Honorable Mention at Female Eye.
Moreover, Krusiec is set to write and direct the feature adaptation of NIAN for Worthen/Brooks, formerly 20th Digital Studio.
In addition to her impressive filmmaking career, Krusiec has also made significant contributions as an actress and advocate for API (Asian Pacific Islander) causes, earning recognition from esteemed institutions such as The White House, State of California, and Museum of Chinese America.
