RIFFA Jury 2024

In a career spanning over 40 years and three nations, Michael has won multiple international awards as both performer and director, including a BAFTA, a Leo, and a Prix Jeunesse.

He has appeared in over 150 films if you include the ads, and recently wrapped on a project playing the lead in a film directed by legendary Oscar winner Errol Morris..

In his career at the BBC he directed awarded winning films that were seen by audiences in the tens of millions all around the world. He has also taught at some of the most prestigious acting schools in the world, including NIDA, in Sydney, Australia. For 16 years he was the comedic acting and advanced directing Instructor in the Acting and Film programs at the Vancouver Film School. He has countless students who are leading successful careers.

Since 2017 he has served as a Juror for RIFFA.This is his second year as Director of the Jury.