As a modern motion picture shop, Micar Productions embodies the new breed of entertainment companies that can consistently and successfully produce, market and distribute quality films.

Under the guidance of founder Michael Carvaines, Micar Productions embraces a unique business model – one that is adaptable and light on its feet. Working outside the Hollywood establishment, the company has developed its own sources of independent financing and focuses its resources on producing only a select number of projects, with a spotlight on intimate stories that can be effectively told in a cost efficient manner.

In addition, Micar Productions has developed and maintains stellar working relationships with up and coming talent – both on screen and off. The company has a repertory of collaborators, including actors, cinematographers, editors, and composers, that consistently work on almost every project. This team has helped to establish the trademarks of a Micar production: compelling films about relationships told with realistic acting, gorgeous cinematography and original music.

Its most recent project, the 2008 national DVD release of the romantic drama Time and Tide, was well-received by both the press and the public. This followed the successful debut of the company’s first feature, the 2003 modern horror story The Sleep of Reason. Micar Productions is currently in pre-production on several new features, including one that will be shot entirely in Greece this year.

Michael Carvaines

As President of Micar Productions, Michael balances the roles of both Studio Head and Creative Filmmaker.

Along with his leadership role in the company, he contributes by writing, directing, and producing projects for Micar Productions. As demonstrated by his experience, Michael has a unique blend of creativity and business savvy, which are both rare and crucial to success in this industry.

Prior to running Micar Productions, Michael spent many years gaining valuable experience marketing independent feature films, as well as having enviable access to some of the most celebrated filmmakers of the last several decades.

While working for Gramercy Pictures, USA Films, DreamWorks and New Line Cinema, he worked on the marketing campaigns for almost 100 major films including such award-winning titles as Traffic, Being John Malkovich, The New World, The Man Who Wasn’t There, Gosford Park, Maria Full of Grace, The Notebook, Wedding Crashers, and A History of Violence. Through this experience, Michael cultivated relationships with studio executives that are currently being utilized in furthering the success of Micar Productions.

He also received an education in auteur filmmaking straight from directors Robert Altman, Mike Leigh, Terrence Malick, David Cronenberg, the Coen brothers and Steven Soderbergh. These iconic filmmakers influenced Michael’s own work as an aspiring screenwriter and director, encouraging him to create personal films that reflect his passion for realistic stories about relationships.

Michael is originally from Cleveland, Ohio, and received his Bachelors of Business Administration from the University of Michigan in 1997.

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