I’m Micah Gates—a screenwriter, voice actor, and all-around storyteller who lives for building worlds, crafting characters, and shaping ideas into something unforgettable. For over 15 years, I’ve blended creativity with strategy, taking stories from rough spark to polished script while collaborating with filmmakers, actors, and creators from all walks of life. My background spans everything from casting, directing, and storyboarding to editing in Adobe Premiere, AVID, and ProTools. I’ve trained at the New York Film Academy and Columbia College Chicago, written original feature films and pilots, and even jumped behind the camera to produce short films from concept to final cut. But my creativity doesn’t stop at film. I’ve also worked in customer-facing roles that taught me how to listen deeply, adapt quickly, and communicate clearly—skills I bring into every project, whether I’m voicing a character, breaking a script, or helping someone refine their story. If you’re looking for someone who can elevate your narrative, bring characters to life, or collaborate with enthusiasm and professionalism, I’m your person. I’m passionate, detail-obsessed, and genuinely excited about turning visions into reality—one scene, line, or voiceover at a time. Let’s make something powerful together.

Micah Gates

I’m Micah Gates—a screenwriter, voice actor, and all-around storyteller who lives for building worlds, crafting characters, and shaping ideas into something unforgettable. For over 15 years, I’ve blended creativity with strategy, taking stories from rough spark to polished script while collaborating with filmmakers, actors, and creators from all walks of life. My background spans everything from casting, directing, and storyboarding to editing in Adobe Premiere, AVID, and ProTools. I’ve trained at the New York Film Academy and Columbia College Chicago, written original feature films and pilots, and even jumped behind the camera to produce short films from concept to final cut. But my creativity doesn’t stop at film. I’ve also worked in customer-facing roles that taught me how to listen deeply, adapt quickly, and communicate clearly—skills I bring into every project, whether I’m voicing a character, breaking a script, or helping someone refine their story. If you’re looking for someone who can elevate your narrative, bring characters to life, or collaborate with enthusiasm and professionalism, I’m your person. I’m passionate, detail-obsessed, and genuinely excited about turning visions into reality—one scene, line, or voiceover at a time. Let’s make something powerful together.

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I’m Micah Gates—a screenwriter, voice actor, and all-around storyteller who lives for building worlds, crafting characters, and shaping ideas into something unforgettable. For over 15 years, I’ve blended creativity with strategy, taking stories from rough spark to polished script while collaborating with filmmakers, actors, and creators from all walks of life.

My background spans everything from casting, directing, and storyboarding to editing in Adobe Premiere, AVID, and ProTools. I’ve trained at the New York Film Academy and Columbia College Chicago, written original feature films and pilots, and even jumped behind the camera to produce short films from concept to final cut.

But my creativity doesn’t stop at film. I’ve also worked in customer-facing roles that taught me how to listen deeply, adapt quickly, and communicate clearly—skills I bring into every project, whether I’m voicing a character, breaking a script, or helping someone refine their story.

If you’re looking for someone who can elevate your narrative, bring characters to life, or collaborate with enthusiasm and professionalism, I’m your person. I’m passionate, detail-obsessed, and genuinely excited about turning visions into reality—one scene, line, or voiceover at a time.

Let’s make something powerful together.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Beauty Advisor/Lead Cashier at Ulta Beauty
April 30, 2024 - August 4, 2025
Provided excellent customer service and offered beauty and skincare advice. Demonstrated proper use of skincare and makeup products. Organized store by returning all merchandise to its proper place and restocking displays. Greeted clients and promoted Ulta's Loyalty Program. Recommended additional and complementary products and/or services based on guest interests or items selected for purchase.
Remote Authorizations Agent Trainee at American Home Shield Training Program
October 31, 2023 - August 4, 2025
Provided excellent customer service and assistance for contractors and technicians. Developed knowledge on various insurance policies and products to potential and existing clients. Guided clients in selecting coverage to best meet their needs.
Planning and Secretarial Assistant at Valley Dental
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provided planning and secretarial assistance to the owner, managing busy patient schedules. Attained general knowledge of scheduling software. Provided stellar customer service.
Cast, Director, Co-Producer at New York Film Academy
January 31, 2022 - August 4, 2025
Cast, directed, and co-produced a major short film project and collaborated on others. Planned, organized, and budgeted film shoots utilizing Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling. Edited projects and assigned scenes using Adobe Premiere and AVID. Performed sound editing in Pro Tools. Wrote scenes, treatments, and portions of scripts.
Dog and Cat Sitter at Chicago Urban Pets
January 31, 2019 - August 4, 2025
Provided exceptional dog and cat sitting services including overnight visits.
Customer Service Representative at Culver's
December 31, 2018 - August 4, 2025
Provided excellent customer service behind the register as well as serving customers.
Summer Intern at University of Michigan - Flint
January 31, 2019 - August 4, 2025
Provided efficient administrative support for a diverse array of program participants and staff in a college and office setting. Prioritized and organized workloads to meet strict deadlines. Supported team members. Established and maintained strong working relationships with management, staff, and internal and external groups.
Chicago Comedy Film Showcase Intern at Columbia College Chicago
January 31, 2020 - August 4, 2025
Analyzed scripts and participated in the selection process for the showcase. Planned, organized, and budgeted film shoots utilizing Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling. Edited projects and assigned scenes using Adobe Premiere and AVID. Performed sound editing in Pro Tools. Wrote scenes, treatments, and portions of scripts.
Model at Tresendetter's Productions Modeling Agency
January 31, 2012 - August 4, 2025
Modeled in several fashion shows. Learned agency operations including booking, networking, and collaboration. Established vast knowledge of fashion including closet organization, latest trends, styling, and color coordination. Studied cosmetics skills and acquired advanced knowledge of hair and makeup styling.
Beauty Advisor/Lead Cashier at Ulta Beauty
January 31, 2024 - August 4, 2025
Provided excellent customer service, offering beauty and skincare advice. Demonstrated proper use of skin care and makeup products. Organized store by returning all merchandise to its proper place and restocked displays. Greeted clients and promoted Ulta's Loyalty Program. Recommended additional and complementary products and/or services based on guest interests or items already selected for purchase.
Remote Authorizations Agent Trainee at American Home Shield Training Program
October 31, 2023 - August 4, 2025
Provided excellent customer service and assistance for contractors and technicians. Developed knowledge on various insurance policies and products to potential and existing clients. Guided clients in selecting coverage to best meet their needs.
Planning And Secretarial Assistant at Valley Dental
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provided planning and secretarial assistance to the owner to manage busy patient schedules. Attained general knowledge of scheduling software. Provided stellar customer service.
Cast, Director, Co-Producer at New York Film Academy
January 31, 2022 - August 4, 2025
Cast, directed, and co-produced a major short film project and collaborated on others. Planned, organized, and budgeted film shoots utilizing Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling. Edited projects and assigned scenes using Adobe Premiere and AVID. Performed sound editing in Pro Tools. Wrote scenes, treatments, and portions of scripts.
Dog And Cat Sitter at Chicago Urban Pets
January 31, 2019 - August 4, 2025
Provided exceptional dog and cat sitting services including overnight visits.
Customer Service Representative at Culver's
January 31, 2018 - August 4, 2025
Provided excellent customer service behind the register, as well as serving customers.
Summer Intern at University of Michigan - Flint
January 31, 2019 - August 4, 2025
Provided efficient administrative support for a diverse array of program participants and staff in college and office settings. Prioritized and organized workloads to meet strict deadlines. Supported team members. Established and maintained strong working relationships with management, staff, and internal and external groups.
Chicago Comedy Film Showcase Intern at Columbia College Chicago
January 31, 2020 - August 4, 2025
Analyzed scripts and participated in the selection process for the showcase. Planned, organized, and budgeted film shoots utilizing Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling. Edited projects and assigned scenes using Adobe Premiere and AVID. Performed sound editing in Pro Tools. Wrote scenes, treatments, and portions of scripts.
Model at Tresendetter's Productions Modeling Agency
January 31, 2012 - August 4, 2025
Modeled in several fashion shows. Learned the ins and outs of the modeling agency including booking, networking, and collaboration. Established vast knowledge of fashion including closet organization, updates on latest trends, styling, and color coordination. Studied cosmetics skills and acquired advanced knowledge of hair and makeup styling.
Beauty Advisor/Lead Cashier at Ulta Beauty
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Provided excellent customer service and skin-care and beauty advice; organized and restocked displays; greeted clients and promoted Ulta's Loyalty Program.
Remote Authorities Agent Trainee at American Home Shield Training Program
August 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Provided excellent customer service and assistance for contractors and technicians; developed knowledge of various insurance policies and products; guided clients in selecting coverage to best meet their needs.
Planning And Secretariat Assistant at Valley Dental
January 1, 2020 - Present
Provided planning and secretarial assistance to the owner; managed busy patient schedules; supported the office team.
Model at Terender's Productions Modeling Agency
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012
Modeling work for a production modeling agency.
Intern at Columbia College Chicago
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Analyzed scripts and participated in the Chicago Comedy Film Showcase; planned, organized, and budgeted film shoots using Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling; edited projects using Adobe Premiere Pro and AVID; performed sound editing in Pro Tools.
Summer Intern at University of Michigan-Flint
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Provided efficient administrative support for a diverse array of program participants and staff in a college and office setting; prioritized and organized workloads; supported team members; established strong working relationships.

Education

Certification at New York Film Academy
August 15, 2022 - December 6, 2024
Bachelors at Columbia College Chicago
September 12, 2015 - March 15, 2020
1 Yr. Screenwriting Program at New York Film Academy, Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
BA Comedy Writing and Performance at Columbia College Chicago
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Audio/Video Film Production I, II at Genesee Career Institute
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
1 Yr. Screenwriting Program at New York Film Academy, Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
BA Comedy Writing And Performance at Columbia College Chicago
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Audio/Video Film Production I, II at Genesee Career Institute
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Certificate at New York Film Academy
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

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