Film & Video Portfolio
Film projects directed, filmed and/or edited by Michael Kleven. I am available to create original content for your small business. I offer above and below the line production crew services to creative film or corporate projects. My skills include directing, production management, camera, sound, editing and motion graphics. Full production kit available. I offer high quality event coverage for weddings, events and performing arts. Web streaming options available.
Editorial Style Promotional Video for a Seattle area Chiropractor
Michael Kleven Directed, Edited, Filmed and recorded Sound for this piece
Editorial Style Promotional Video for Seattle area Attorney at Law
Michael Kleven Directed, Edited, Filmed and recorded Sound for this piece
Ending to Dhoom
A film featuring music from Seattle indie band Das Dhoom featuring James Whetzal, Ronee Collins, Raven West, Bjorn Whitney and dancer Amalia Cuthburt
Michael Kleven: writer/director/producer/cinematographer
Beautiful Woman
A woman meets adversity in the city as she looks to create a better life.
Featuring actress Heather Rouge and music by Dean Jensen
Michael Kleven: writer/director/producer/editor
TO THE MOON
An homage to the poet Theodore Roethke. Filmed at Seattle’s historic Blue Moon Tavern.
Michael Kleven: Director and Cinematographer
The Unbearables
Michael Kleven: Director of Photography
What happens when a friendly party crawl accidentally uncovers a conspiracy of International proportions?
A Dutch Bikes Classic
Michael Kleven: director/editor/cinematographer
Interested in bike mechanics and precision engineering? Find out about what it takes to build a bike in this interesting short film made with the help of the folks at Dutch Bikes in Seattle
Birdie (rough cut)
How do you kill a man without committing murder? Find out in this unique but uncompleted short film. Featuring a steller performance by Michael Brill.
Michael Kleven: directer/producer/director of photogrpahy (password “Birdie”) The fine cut of this film is completed and we are currently in consideration for STIFF. Please enjoy this early rough cut.
Solving the Quantum Riddle: Interrupted
A rather glamorous look at the inner lives of the beautiful and inglorious around.
Michael Kleven: director, cinematographer, editor, sound design
Tattoo Shirt
Michael Kleven: cinematographer This film has proved to be very popular on Youtube with over 25,000 views. Analytics shows that it started out very popular in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Now also in North America. From my 1st quarter in film school back in 2008.
Art Impact: Community College & the Arts
Michael Kleven: writer/producer
A 30 minute multi-camera television show made by me and my friends at SCCC extolling the virtues of arts education. Featuring interviews and performances by comic Nancy Guppy, violinist Quinton Morris and poet Mike Hickey.
LOST
Michael Kleven:editor/photographer/motion graphics artist
Made with the help of Anthony Nakshabandi and the cast and crew of The Unbearables.
The Little Things
See what happens when domestic tranquility becomes threatened is upset by a messy husband in this dark comedy by my friends at Seattle Central
Michael Kleven: art director
Heart Shaped Box (Kinetic Typography)
My homage to Curt Cobain. A special thanks to the folks at AETUTS.COM
Michael Kleven: motion graphics artist
Flashback (title sequence)
An experimental title sequence for my film Beautiful Woman. Experience the wonders of After Effects!
Michael Kleven: motion graphics artist
SIDEWAYS
Can love rise above a defeated ego? An HD adaptation of the motion picture.
Michael Kleven: Producer