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I am Michael McKowen, a multidisciplinary production designer and artist with a career spanning film, television, theatre, and education. I bring wardrobe sense, set construction, props, and visual storytelling together to shape immersive worlds on screen and stage.
I collaborate across departments and with communities to create thoughtful, human-centered environments—from feature films to educational videos and gallery installations.
Experience Level
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Production Designer & Costume Designer at Emphatic Films
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Production design and wardrobe for Hazard (Feature Film) directed by Eddie Mensore; collaborated with director and crew to realize the film's visual concept.
Production Designer & Costume Designer at Emphatic Films
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Production design and wardrobe for Beneath Existence (Short Film) directed by Eddie Mensore; developed overall aesthetic and on-set visuals.
Production Designer at Emphatic Films
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Production design for The Deposition (Feature Film) directed by Eddie Mensore; contributed to visual storytelling and set construction.
Production Designer at Emphatic Films
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Production design for The Birthday Boy (Short Film) directed by Eddie Mensore; created visual concepts and built sets.
Producer at PBS (WV) – ABRACADABRA Season 2
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Producer for ABRACADABRA – Season 2 (TV); oversaw production logistics and coordination with network.
Production Designer at Emerging Pictures
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Production design for IN THE BLOOD (Feature Film); contributed to visual concept and on-set build.
Director at Grace, Yoga and Recovery – Educational Video
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008Directed educational video project; oversaw concept, production, and delivery.
Production Designer at Emphatic Films
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Production design for Kid Kid (Music Videos; Tattoos Over…Wounds, Game, Fake Friends) directed by Eddie Mensore.
Location Scout at The History Channel
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Location scout for The Men Who Built America; scouted sites and supported production logistics.
Theater Video Designer at UNCANNY VALLEY at 59E59 Theaters, NYC
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Theater video design for UNCANNY VALLEY performances; collaborated with directors and stage teams.
Scenic Designer at Texas Shakespeare Festival
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Scenic design for The Glass Menagerie; created stage visuals aligned with production direction.
Production Designer / Costume Designer at Emphatic Films (Hazard)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Production and costume design for Hazard (Feature Film), directed Eddie Mensore.
Production Designer at Emphatic Films (Beneath Existence)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014Production design for Beneath Existence (Short Film), directed Eddie Mensore.
Production Designer at Emphatic Films (The Deposition)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011Production design for The Deposition (Feature Film), directed Eddie Mensore.
Production Designer at Emphatic Films (The Birthday Boy)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Production design for The Birthday Boy (Short Film), directed Eddie Mensore.
Producer at PBS (WV) - ABRACADABRA Season 2
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Producer for ABRACADABRA - Season 2 (TV), PBS (WV).
Educational Video Production/Director at Grace, Yoga and Recovery
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008Educational video production for Grace, Yoga and Recovery.
Writer/Director/Producer/Production Designer/Costume Designer/DP/Editor at The Box Maker (Short Film Series; AKA The World of the Willing)
January 1, 2010 - PresentMulti-role involvement in a short film series and art installation.
Location Scout at The History Channel - The Men Who Built America
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012Location scouting for The Men Who Built America.
Costume Craftsperson at Mount Vernon Museum - Father of His Country
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Costume craft for Father of His Country (Short Film).
Theater Video Designer at CATF and Off-Broadway UNCANNY VALLEY at 59E59 Theaters, NYC
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Theater video design for UNCANNY VALLEY.
Scenic & Costume Designer at Jean Cocteau Theatre, NYC
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2004Scenic and costume design for Romeo and Juliet.
Scenic Designer at Texas Shakespeare Festival / The Merchant of Venice
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004Scenic design for The Merchant of Venice.
Costume Designer at Theatre of The Two Headed Calf (NYC)
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005Costume design for Major Barbara.
Puppet Design & Construction at The Snow Queen - Texas Shakespeare Fest
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000Puppet design & construction.
Puppetry/Visual Design at Pig Farm, The Overwhelming
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 1999Puppet and prop design for stage pieces.
Education
M.F.A at SMU Meadows School of the Arts
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011M.F.A at NYU Tisch School of the Arts
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002B.F.A at West Virginia University
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997M.F.A at SMU Meadows School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011M.F.A at New York University Tisch School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2002B.F.A at West Virginia University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997Qualifications
Certified Yoga Instructor
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026Certified Yoga Instructor
January 11, 2030 - February 6, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Manufacturing
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
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Beginner
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