About — (Michael) Callahan

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(Michael) Callahan

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Creative Director | Capture Lead | Writer

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I write and direct game trailers. My work has generated over 250 million views across franchises like Battlefield, Star Wars Battlefront, Rainbow Six Siege, Minecraft, The Elder Scrolls Online, and Hitman.

I've won Clios for campaigns across Rainbow Six Siege and Minecraft, and have directed 130+ videos across gameplay and live-action formats for publishers including EA, Ubisoft, Bethesda, and Xbox.

I lead capture teams, write scripts, pitch work, and collaborate closely with editorial, MoGraph, and VO to make trailers that sell games. I've built capture pipelines from the ground up and mentored junior artists into senior roles.

I care about the craft, I care about the people I work with, and I care about making stuff that players actually want to watch.

I love: My amazingly talented wife, our adorable baby daughter, our unlikely pack of dogs, John Carpenter's The Thing, and Masaki Kobayashi's Harakiri.

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Electronic Arts · Ubisoft · Respawn Entertainment · Bethesda · Meta · Mojang Studios · IO Interactive · DICE · Dreamhaven · Sega · id Software · Activision · Velan Studios · Mountaintop Studios

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"Whenever there was a project that needed him from creative inception, or one that just needed him to lead capture, it was a weight off my shoulders. He's someone you can hand anything to and not have to worry if it's going to get done to the highest standards."

Beau Hudak CCO & Co-Founder, Snack Video

"Not only does he uniquely understand what goes into executing an exceptional in-game one-er, he is able to zoom out and speak strategy, workback schedule and editorial flow. His love of the craft is evident to everyone he works with, and he's an amiable, professional and very kind person to have on any team."

Neel Upadhye Creative Director, Star Wars, Electronic Arts

"He brings a level of clarity, intention, and visual instinct that consistently elevates the final product. His direction is never just about making something look good—it's about making it meaningful, cohesive, and aligned with the project's purpose."

Emilian Stanev Senior Motion Graphics Artist, Snack Video

"Michael's expertise and leadership not only shaped my technical skills but also gave me the confidence and creative foundation to flourish in this industry. Because of his mentorship, I was able to secure my dream role and continue to grow professionally."

Kaylen Ruddell Capture Artist, Riot Games

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