I'm Michael Indrak, a creatively driven film maker with a track record of award-winning work, including Best First-Time Director at the Ottawa Film Awards. I'm based in Whitstable, UK, and I'm passionate about pushing cinematic boundaries. I'm proficient in all stages of production—from script development to post-production—and I aim to create impactful films that push cinematic boundaries, exploring contemporary social issues through experimental techniques and historical narratives.

Michael Indrak

I'm Michael Indrak, a creatively driven film maker with a track record of award-winning work, including Best First-Time Director at the Ottawa Film Awards. I'm based in Whitstable, UK, and I'm passionate about pushing cinematic boundaries. I'm proficient in all stages of production—from script development to post-production—and I aim to create impactful films that push cinematic boundaries, exploring contemporary social issues through experimental techniques and historical narratives.

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I’m Michael Indrak, a creatively driven film maker with a track record of award-winning work, including Best First-Time Director at the Ottawa Film Awards. I’m based in Whitstable, UK, and I’m passionate about pushing cinematic boundaries.

I’m proficient in all stages of production—from script development to post-production—and I aim to create impactful films that push cinematic boundaries, exploring contemporary social issues through experimental techniques and historical narratives.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Film Director, Producer, Writer & Editor at Replaced
September 1, 2024 - Present
Directing, producing and writing a short film focusing on AI and mental health. Responsibilities include developing the script, casting (2 main and 1 supporting actors), managing locations and overseeing a crew of 15. Utilises natural lighting for beach scenes and is enhancing production management skills. Anticipated completion date is to be determined.
Film Director, Cinematographer & Editor at Whispers: Waves of the Diary
July 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Directed, produced, shot, and edited an experimental short film using phantom ride and French Avant-garde techniques. Collaborated closely with a single contributor for voice-over and hand actions. Achieved more than 11 awards including Best First-Time Director at the Ottawa Film Awards, increasing profile as an emerging filmmaker.
Film Director, Producer, Writer & Editor at Replaced
September 1, 2024 - Present
Directing, producing, writing a short film focused on AI and mental health; managing script, casting (2 main, 1 supporting), locations, and crew of 15. Utilizing natural lighting for beach scenes and enhancing production management skills. The project is ongoing with anticipated completion TBD.
Film Director, Cinematographer & Editor at Whispers: Waves of the Diary
July 31, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Directed, produced, shot, and edited an experimental short film in Whitstable using phantom ride and French Avant-garde techniques. Collaborated closely with one person for voice-over and hand actions. Received 11+ awards including Best First-Time Director.
Film Director, Cinematographer & Editor at Whispers: Waves of the Diary
July 31, 2024 - August 22, 2025
Directed, produced, shot, and edited an experimental short film set in Whitstable using Phantom ride and French Avant-garde techniques. Collaborated with one person for voice-over and hand actions. Achieved 11+ awards including Best First-Time Director at the Ottawa Film Awards, boosting profile as an up-and-coming filmmaker.
Film Director, Producer, Writer & Editor at Replaced
September 1, 2024 - Present
Directing, producing, writing a short film exploring AI and mental health themes. Responsible for script creation, casting of main and supporting actors, location management (beach scenes using natural lighting), and managing a crew of 15. Expected completion date is to be determined. This role has enhanced production management and coordination skills.
Film Director, Cinematographer & Editor at Waves of the Diary
July 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Directed, produced, shot and edited an experimental short, employing phantom ride and French Avant-Garde influences; collaborated with one person for voice-over/hand actions. Won 11+ awards including Best First-Time Director (Ottawa), boosting profile as an up-and-coming filmmaker.
Film Director, Producer, Writer & Editor at Replaced
September 1, 2024 - Present
Directing, producing and writing a short film (AI/mental health); responsibilities include script, casting (two leads and one supporting), locations and a crew of 15. Utilizing natural lighting (beach scenes); anticipated completion: TBD. Developing strong production management skills.

Education

Bachelor Film and Media Practice at Birkbeck, University of London
October 10, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Environmental Science at The Open University
October 12, 2020 - June 30, 2023
BA Film and Media Practice at Birkbeck, University of London
October 1, 2023 - August 22, 2025
Advanced Film Directing Certificate at Raindance
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
BA in Film and Media at Birkbeck, University of London
January 11, 2030 - October 13, 2025

Qualifications

Advanced Film Directing Certificate
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Mental Health First Aid USA
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Emergency First Aid at Work
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Advanced Film Directing Certificate
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Mental Health First Aid USA
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Emergency First Aid at Work
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Advanced Film Directing Certificate
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Mental Health First Aid USA
January 1, 2024 - August 22, 2025
Emergency First Aid at Work
January 1, 2023 - August 22, 2025
Advanced Film Directing Certificate
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Mental Health First Aid USA
January 1, 2024 - October 13, 2025
Emergency First Aid at Work (St John Ambulance)
January 1, 2023 - October 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Healthcare
    paper Replaced

    A poignant psychological drama for the modern age, Replaced explores the delicate line between human connection and artificial solace. The film follows a young woman grappling with profound loneliness, her isolation amplified by a world where AI companions offer a perfect, yet hollow, alternative. As she battles the ghost of her past, she is drawn to the allure of synthetic comfort, forcing her to confront what it truly means to be human and connected. The film is a timely and intimate reflection on grief, technology, and the enduring need for genuine intimacy.

    paper Whispers: Waves of the Diary

    In this award-winning experimental short, a psychological journey unfolds against the tranquil shores of Whitstable. Whispers: Waves of the Diary delves into the raw emotions of loss, weaving together fragmented visuals and the poetic entries of a forgotten diary. The film explores the profound interplay between memory and place, showing how the gentle rhythm of the sea can become a canvas for grief and a source of quiet resilience. It’s an immersive and emotionally resonant meditation on finding peace in the past and hope in the present.