My name is Michael Hanrahan and I'm an award-winning producer, making films professionally for the past 30 years. I'm available for on-location gigs in Southern Baja, Mexico and remote editing projects from anywhere in the world. My background is in natural history documentaries, working on hour-long programs for Discovery Channel, National Geographic, the BBC, and other big names in the business. But these days, my passion is working with smaller crews (or on my own) to produce short, compelling videos that clients can use on their website, YouTube, or social media. I have all the necessary equipment to run a professional shoot (lights, sound, cameras, etc.) and am skilled at working in all aspects for production -- writing, lighting, sound, filming, editing, and distribution. What sets me apart from others with similar qualifications is my ability to tap into the emotion of my audience, evoking a real response and urging them to take action. Send me your ideas and let's make a movie together.

Michael Hanrahan

My name is Michael Hanrahan and I'm an award-winning producer, making films professionally for the past 30 years. I'm available for on-location gigs in Southern Baja, Mexico and remote editing projects from anywhere in the world. My background is in natural history documentaries, working on hour-long programs for Discovery Channel, National Geographic, the BBC, and other big names in the business. But these days, my passion is working with smaller crews (or on my own) to produce short, compelling videos that clients can use on their website, YouTube, or social media. I have all the necessary equipment to run a professional shoot (lights, sound, cameras, etc.) and am skilled at working in all aspects for production -- writing, lighting, sound, filming, editing, and distribution. What sets me apart from others with similar qualifications is my ability to tap into the emotion of my audience, evoking a real response and urging them to take action. Send me your ideas and let's make a movie together.

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My name is Michael Hanrahan and I’m an award-winning producer, making films professionally for the past 30 years. I’m available for on-location gigs in Southern Baja, Mexico and remote editing projects from anywhere in the world.

My background is in natural history documentaries, working on hour-long programs for Discovery Channel, National Geographic, the BBC, and other big names in the business. But these days, my passion is working with smaller crews (or on my own) to produce short, compelling videos that clients can use on their website, YouTube, or social media. I have all the necessary equipment to run a professional shoot (lights, sound, cameras, etc.) and am skilled at working in all aspects for production – writing, lighting, sound, filming, editing, and distribution.

What sets me apart from others with similar qualifications is my ability to tap into the emotion of my audience, evoking a real response and urging them to take action. Send me your ideas and let’s make a movie together.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer / Director / Editor at EcoDrone
January 5, 2020 - November 11, 2020
"Flying Responsibly Around Wildlife" Managed all production activities, including pitching, research, scheduling, budgeting, conceptualizing, scripting and storyboarding, shooting, editing, motion graphics, encoding, and distribution. Official Selection, San Francisco Ocean Film Festival
Producer / Director / Editor at NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary Program
August 2, 2019 - February 16, 2020
"Leave No Traps Behind" - Appeal to commercial lobster fishermen to use 'best practices' when fishing for lobsters in the Santa Barbara Channel, California.
Producer / Director / Editor at BoatUS / NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary Program
September 3, 2018 - October 10, 2019
"Know Before You Go" - Informational short film produced to educate recreational boaters about the possible pitfalls of being unprepared while boating in the Santa Barbara Channel, California.
Producer / Director / Editor at Earth Observatory of Singapore
January 4, 2017 - March 27, 2018
"The Restless Earth" - Promotional film for respected scientific institution based in Singapore that studies tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanos, and climate change.
Producer / Director / Editor at NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary Program
June 16, 2016 - December 24, 2016
"Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies" - Educational film that addressed ship strikes in the Santa Barbara Channel and their impact on Blue Whale populations. Managed all production activities, including pitching, research, scheduling, budgeting, conceptualizing, scripting and storyboarding, shooting, editing, motion graphics, encoding, and distribution. Winner, Best Short Film at 2017 International Ocean Film Festival

Education

Bachelor of Science at University of Miami, Miami Florida
September 10, 1990 - December 17, 1993
Marine Biology and Motion Picture Film
Master of Fine Arts at Antioch University
January 7, 2016 - December 10, 2018
Writing for Contemporary Media

Qualifications

Best Short Film, International Ocean Film Festival
December 5, 2017 - December 6, 2017
Award for "Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies"