Production Sound Mixer – Director – DoP

Sound: Kleven is a Production Sound Mixer based in Seattle Washington. He is known for his strong work on feature films, television, documentaries, and corporate video. Credits include the Amazon television series, The Scottish Play and TV pilot Tabitha: Witch of the Order and the feature films; Heartthrob, Second Nature, and Father Africa. Corporate clients included Microsoft, Boeing, Amazon, The University of Washington, Concur, ARRI Cameras, Nickelodeon, and ABC TV. His sound kit is top of the line featuring Sound Devices 633 recorder, DPA 4017 shotgun, and Sennheiser MK50 microphones. 

His sound kit is top of the line featuring Sound Devices 633 recorder, DPA 4017 shotgun, and Sennheiser MK50 microphones. 

Kleven is an experienced director and director of photography having worked mostly in the corporate and documentary spaces in these capacities. He has helped conduct hundreds of interviews and is proud of establishing a trusting relationship and warm conversation with his subjects and collegial relationship with his crew. If you need a director who can work with sound, camera, lights and is willing to travel, he’s your man. 

If you need a director who can work with sound, camera, lights and is willing to travel, he’s your guy. 

Directing clients have included Payscale, Unity 3D, The Center for Wooden Boats, musician and glass artist Preston Singletary, The Washington Access Fund and United Churches Emergency Fund. Long-form documentaries include I Missed My Train and Khu.eex.  

Producer Elke Hautala and director Michael Kleven with some of our cast from I Missed My Train reenactments.

Photo clients include the City of Bellevue’s Youth Link program, NW environmental advocates Forterra, author and motivational speaker May McCarthy. His work has been published in the Cirque Literary Journal and the Seattle Times. 

Cell:  206-307-7588                                                                

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Michael Kleven on IMDB

On location for Sentence of the Mind in Des Moines WA.

Filming for Shift Paradigm in Tacoma WA.

I Missed My Train reenactments filmed in underground Seattle

About Michael Kleven

As my career has continued to develop I’ve found strength in the relationships that I have made along the way. I’ve managed to develop a high level of proficiency in two areas which both mean a lot to me. As a sound mixer, I’ve found myself in increasingly high profile projects working with talented actors and awesome script. On the corporate side of things, I’ve helped record interviews with high-level executives helping their companies spread their message to a broader audience.

As a director and cinematographer, I am proud of my work helping to bring important topics to a broader audience in an aesthetically pleasing way. I feel it is important that each project is clearly understandable to the audience and that it might in some way enlighten the human experience. At the same time I am always considerate of what it will take to complete our project on time and within the budget, we are working with.

Michael Kleven and Kleven Creative:

Michael’s career started with strong interests in both theater and photography. Early experience on the stages of Bellingham High kindled his interest in drama, action and narrative form. His lifelong relationship with the camera has helped him build a solid grasp of composition and the elements of light. Combining drama, image and word Kleven has brought his ability as a story teller to his work in video and film.

Kleven has a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Fairhaven College and Western Washington University with a concentration on theater. In Westerns theater department Kleven found an intense opportunity to develop craft and artistic discipline, at Fairhaven he found an opportunity to spread his wings and develop his vision and voice as an artist. He graduated with honors from the film school at Seattle Central Community College. He recalls that the film and video program at Seattle Central was a wonderfully productive boot camp experience with dedicated teachers classmates who shared his drive to create.

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I always provide fast and reasonable quotes on all new projects. Let me know what you need and I will do my best to be of service.

Phone: 206-307-7588

Email: mikekleven@gmail.com

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Kleven has mixed feature film, corporate, television, narrative television and documentary productions. He is a union sound mixer who sometimes moonlights as a director, DP, camera op or photographer. 

• Cell: 206-307-7588
• Email: mikekleven@gmail.com

Gear Inventory 07/12/2017

•  SOUND
• Sound Devices 633 Mixer/Recorder
• DPA 4017BR (shotgun)
• Rycote blimp
• Sennheiser MKH50 (supercardioid mic)
• Rode NTG3 shotgun
• Audix SCX/HC1 (interior boom mic)
• Zaxcom TRX900s/RX900 (additional fee for this item)
• Lectrosonics IFB system (additional fee for this item)
• AKG 420 (large diaphragm VO mic)
• Electrovoice RE/50B (handheld reporter mic w/wireless transmitter)
• Sennheiser G3 transmitter/receiver (A band)
• Sennheiser G3 transmitter/receiver (B band)
• Sennheiser G3 transmitter/receiver (G band)
• Sanken Cos-11D Lav Mic
• 2x Sennheiser MKE 2 Lav Mic
• Voice Technologies VT500 Lavalier Mic
• Countryman B3 Lav Mic
• Countryman EMW Lav Mic (XLR Type)
• VDB 18′ Carbon Fiber Boom Pole
• Gitzo 9′ Carbon Fiber Boom Pole
• Remote Audio Breakout Cable with Timecode
• Lemo 5 Pin to Lemo 4 Pin Timecode Cable
• Lemo 5 Pin to Lemo 5 Pin Timecode Cable
• Lemo 5 Pin to BNC Timecode Cable
• Monoprice Microphone Isolation Shield
  (for voice over)
• Sony MDR-7506 headphones
• 2x Sony 7502 headphones
• Time Code Slate (additional fees apply)
• Comtek IFB monitor (additional fees apply)

• CAMERAS:
• Sony FS5 Cinema Camera
• Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
• Canon 7D
• Canon 7D Mark II

• LENSES (EF Mount):
• Rokinon Cine DS Kit (color matched with uniform gears):
• 8mm t/3.8 (fisheye)
• 14mm t/3.5
• 24mm t/1.5
• 35mm t.1.5
• 50mm t/1.5
• 85mm t/1.5
• 135mm t/2.2
• Tokina 11-20mm f/2.8
• Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 Art
• Sigma 50-100 f/1.8 Art
• Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 IS II
• Canon 24-105mm f/4L
• Canon 28mm f/1.8
• Canon 50mm f/1.4
• Canon 85mm f/1.8
• Rokinon 8mm t/3.1
• Rokinon 16mm f/2.0
• Rokinon 24mm f/1.4
• Rokinon 35mm f/1.4
• Rokinon 85mm f/1.4
• Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5 M43
• Metabones Speed Booster EF to M43
• Metabones Speed Booster EF to Sony E

• LIGHTS
• Dracast LED Kit:
• 2x Dracast LED 500 Pro Bi-Color LED Light (with V-lock Battery)
• Dracast Silver Series Bi-Color 500 (with V-lock Battery)
• Dracast Silkray 400 Round Bi-Color Softlight (Sony NP Battery)
• 2x Dracast “On Camera” kicker lights
• 2x Dracast 90Wh 14.8V Li-Ion V-Mount Batteries
• Tungsten Kit:
• ARRI 650 fresnel with softbox
• ARRI 300 fresnel
• ARRI 150 fresnel
• ARRI 150 fresnel
• Mole Richardson 2kw Super Softlite

Grip:

• 3x Impact C Stands
• Matthews Combo Stand 11’
• Modern Studio “Duckbill” clamp
• Kupo “Cardellini” clamp
• Manfrotto Gaffer clamp
• Matthews Super Mafer Clamp Westcott “Fast Flag” kit

MISC:

• DJI Ronin M gimbal
• Manfrotto 504HD Tripod
• 7″ Cinemartin monitor
• Camtree Carbon Fiber Matte Box
• Lanparte Follow Focus
• DJI Osmo+
• Macbook Air 2014 (for DIT and on location communications
• Davis and Sanford fluid head tripod
• Filmtools Maple Slate
• Zacuto Z-Finder EVF
• Merlin II Steadicam
• Manfrotto 561BHDV-1 Fluid Head Monopod
• skater-dolly
• Generic Shoulder Rig
• Generic Jib
• Generic 48” Camera Slider
• Varavon Armor Cage for BMPCC (with high capacity battery)
• Gripper 3025 – 6″ Vacuum Cup Car Camera Mount
• Yongnuo Icelight

Please check out our production company Heartstone Studios for long form corporate, documentary, and commercial projects.

References Available On Request

Kleven at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx.

Varavon Cage and Rokinon 8mm Lens on the BMPCC.

Sigma 18-35 f/1.8 Art Lens. I like my lenses like I like my ladies: Fast and Wide

Sound Devices 633

Wireless camera hop for sending broadcast quality sound to camera.

Remote Audio Breakout Cable with Timecode

Senheisser G3 wireless with MKE2 Gold Series Lav

Kleven Creative Services

Film & Video Portfolio

Michael Kleven is available to create original content for corporate, non-profit and  arts groups. Kleven is available to develop your project from concept to delivery. Our full production kit is available or we can bring in additional gear and crew members as the project requires. We offer high-quality event coverage for weddings, events and performing arts. Web streaming options available. Kleven offers freelance services as a sound mixer, camera operator and stills photographer. 

Production Sound Reel from Michael Kleven on Vimeo.

Narrative Camera Reel:

A Wedding; Once Upon a Time.  A wedding film shot and directed by Michael Kleven in collaboration with Elke Hautala and Heartstone Studios.

A project directed by Michael Kleven for Washington Access Fun in conjunction with Heartstone Studios.

A Modern Creation Story was created for Seattle glass artist Preston Singletary in collaboration with Elke Hautala and Heartstone Studios.

Ending to Dhoom .This music video was shot and directed by Michael Kleven for Seattle fusion band Das Dhoom.

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. Shot and directed by Michael Kleven

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
http://vimeo.com/kleven/dutchbikesclassic

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.

http://vimeo.com/kleven/art-impact

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

http://vimeo.com/8093291

Aesthetica Gallery – Images by Michael Kleven

Kleven Creative Services and is actively involved in offering affordable, reliable  and professional services for long form projects in the Northwest. Kleven is available as a sound mixer, cinematographer and behind the scenes photographer for both narrative and documentary film.

Heartstone is our sister agency is committed to nurturing and developing both short and long form content. Heartstone has recently completed filming in Holland for “I Missed My Train”.

Some of our short films and motion graphics projects can be seen at http://vimeo.com/kleven/videos

“GI Joseph and Mary”

Military Veteran, Joe Smith, lives with his 12-year- old daughter, Mary, on a leaky boat near the fuel docks on the industrial waterfront. A few years earlier Mary’s mother left the family amid issues of infidelity & drug use. Issues Mary could not understand well at the time. But now Mary’s mom has married a wealthy art gallery owner. They want Mary back. Can Joe give up his daughter? Wouldn’t Mary be better off away from the rough life on the boat, living a more proper life, with the indulgences money can provide? What does Mary think? Perhaps life in the harbor is what she loves. Watch for this classic tale of clashing wills, best intentions & the pursuit for redemption.

“Birdie”

Based on a short story by Kurt Vonnegut. This is the tail of Dr Koradubian & the hapless Kilgore Trout. Meeting at the historic Blue Moon Tavern in 1966 this dark comedy defies expectations. This film has been shot & is currently seeking post production funding via Kickstarter

Other Films by Mike Kleven and Heartstone.

“Beautiful Woman”

“Dutch Bikes”

“To the Moon: A Tribute to the Poet, Theodore Roethke”

“Solving the Quantum Riddle: Interrupted”

Kleven was Producer on Seattle Central Community Colleges adaptation of “Sideways” and the film and video programs 2009 television interview show “Resource: Art Impact,”.  The show highlighted the importance of art education to a vibrant and productive community and featured Seattle Community College graduates Nancy Guppy and Quinton Morris and community college instructor and “Poet Populist” Mike Hickey.

Kleven was Director of Photography on Seattle Central’s production of “The Unbearables.”

HD Video

Kleven Creative Services offers video for business, arts and non profits.  We will help you tell a compelling story with stunning imagery, outstanding sound and a snappy edit. 

Wedding and Events

Kleven brings a strong background in narrative filmmaking.  He enjoys helping create documentary, wedding and event films. Our clients include production production and media companies, business and corporate, arts, non profit and independent filmmakers. For weddings, same day edit and streaming services available. 

Broadcast and Web Video

We will work with you to define your message and craft a strategy to bring that to your audience. Kleven will work to help build visibility to your product or service and build relationship between your business & your clientele. We can help with promotions and instructional  video or internal projects. Favorite clients include small business and corporate clients, non profit and arts organisations. In this era of social media video can help you engage your audience in a personal way, creating a lasting impression.

Music Video

We are excited to present your style and image to your audience in a compelling and original style capturing the qualities that make you and your music unique. We work with a variety of budgets and production schedules. 

Executive and Profiles

Let’s introduce you to the world. Kleven Creative Services will create a documentary style video to raise your corporate or non profit profile in the world. Our staff will record  highlighting your message and showing the process, location and people that make your operation vital. We can profile your entire operation, individuals or divisions within your company. We work with a variety of budgets and can scale the project to work with the resources you have allocated. Satisfaction is job #1. 

Portfolio: Artists, Actors, Models & Bands

Whether you are a performing or classical audience we can help you to connect with your fans and market your style, personality and art work to potential customers. Get in touch and we can discuss your goals and how we can help you in meeting them. 

Kleven Creative Services: 206-307-7588 or email at mikekleven@gmail.com

Offering custom wedding. event and artistic portrait packages. We offer multi camera and stylist options for sophisticated family and senior portraits, professional portraits, headshot and event photography.  

Kleven offers commercial photography, product photography and real estate photography as well as video options. 

Wedding Packages 6 hours, album, framed portrait

2 Camera Wedding Package 6+ hours. Complementary Engagement Session and Deluxe Leather Album

Family or Corporate Events 

Senior Portraits 

Family Portraits 

Actor/Model/Musician Headshot and Portfolio Packages

Business Portrait  

Website Photography

Real Estate Photography

Video and Cinema style productions available. 

My work has been displayed in galleries in Alaska & Washington State. I’ve been published in The Seattle Times, Topic Magazine & Cirque Literary Journal on page 91. 

Michael is an avid nature, still life and people photographer. His quality photographs are available for viewing, purchase and commercial license on Photoshelter. A variety of print options or available there.

Whether your event is a corporate picnic or family picnic, or product roll out, your son’s soccer team, a special birthday or bar mitzvah, a street fair, or community gathering, Aesthetica can provide you with wonderful spontaneous images or video for your personal or professional needs.

A good portrait can bring out your most appealing qualities, create a lasting memory, or commemorate a special time. At Aesthetica we will offer high quality photo portrait packages at reasonable prices. A professional stylist is available for $250. Prints, framed prints, photo books or albums and publishing options are available. All packages include full reproduction rights.

Executive Portrait Packages

Social Media Profile Portrait 

Present your best face on Facebook, Twitter, Link’d In and dating sites like OKCupid or E-Harmony 

Senior Portrait Packages 

Family Portraits

Headshot and Portfolio Packages

Erin Session

Tamara Session

Tricia Session

Contact Michael at 206-307-7588 or by email at mike.kleven@gmail.com

Artisen wedding packages to capture the fun and unique beauty of your special day. Slots currently available for the 2012 season. I am incredibly excited about your wedding, capturing images of the bride and groom, the preparation, ceremony, ritual and fun. Michael is a driven artist who takes special pleasure in capturing the images which convey the beauty and grandeur of your special day. 

Call Michael Kleven at 206-307-7588.

Options include multiple photographers, HD Video production,  framed prints, wedding albums, engagement session, playable DVD, & online hosting of images or film. I practice best business practices and promise no hidden fees.

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Kleven has a unique eye for creating images that will enhance the qualities of your product. Kleven Creative Services offers an extensive listing of images. We are also available to produce high quality custom images to your specifications. View my archive here or try the search engine below.

While Michael hasn’t taken on a lead role in a few years he is always excited by the opportunity to step on the other side of the lens, to stride the stage or provide voice talent for an audio project. With Michael you get a trained, disciplined and experienced actor with an understanding on the production process. If you have a role that might interest him please drop a line.

ACTING FILM:

Medical Doctor: Mother-In-Law directed by Luke Knecht 2011

Strongman: GRASSROOTS directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal 2010

Business Man: WHAT YOU PAWN  I SHALL REDEEM directed by Rimone Brandon 2010

Father on the Beach: LEFTOVERS directed by Kate Brandom 2010

The Man in White: THE DUMB MAN directed by John Elkin 2009

Business Man: HAPPY XMAS directed by Craig Stratton 2009

Various Roles: Edward Albee Prince William Sound Theater Conference 1997, 1998, 1999

High School Student: THE CHOCOLATE WAR directed by Keith Gordan 1986

Venetian Officer:(acting, combat, singing) OTELLO  directed by Franco Zepherelli 1986

ACTING THEATER:

Pish Tush: THE MIKADO by Gibert & Sullivan 1986

Michael James Flaherty: PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD by John Millington Synge 1986

Father, Minister: SCENES FROM AMERICAN LIFE by A.R. Gurney 1986

Cornelius, Marcellus, Gravedigger: HAMLET by William Shakespeare 1986

British Envoy : Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead by Tom Stoppard

Tony Lumpkin: SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER by Oliver Goldsmith 1986

Adam, John Lennon: THE SERPENT by Jean-Claude von Itallie 1984

Franky: TOMMY by Pete Townsend & Des McAnuff 1984

Pirate: PETER PAN by M. Charlap & C. Leigh

Fleming: LINE by Isreal Horovitz

Charlie: SEASCAPE by Edward Albee

Mookie McGoogins: DIRTY WORK AT THE CROSSROADS by Bill Johnson

Father, Hood: DAVID & LISA by James Reach

G.R. Fosdick: DEAR PHOEBE  by Tom Taggart & James Reach

Wilson: HARVEY by Mary Chase

ACTING FOR INDUSTRIALS

Anaphylactic Shock Patient for Action Training Systems

TRAINING & SKILLS:

Sports: Triathlon, Wrestling, Football, Hiking, Yoga, Hiking, Bicycle, Roller Blades, Swimmer

Stage Combat: Knives, Poles, Swords, Boxing

Movement: Ti Chi, Modern Dance, Ballet

Voice: Baritone, Bass, 2nd Tenor, Radio DJ, Voice Over Artist, Choir, Jazz & Swing, Lead Vocals

Acting Awards

Young Actors Award, Bellingham Theater Guild 1982 

Photographer Michael Kleven via Photoshelter offers a variety of fine art photographs for stock license or display in home, small business of corperate office. Favorite subjects include mountain and coastal regions of the Pacific Northwest and Central California. Monterey’s wine district and the cities and people of the Puget Sound. Our collection of  nature, still-life images and people pictures give you a few attractive options for the home or office. Licensing for commercial use for business and advertising is available. Please give the Aesthetica portfolio a look. Recent additions include TIFF and HDR images. Consider giving Michael’s work as a present!