About Michael

Michael Hogan is an award-winning screenwriter and director, following a successful career as a corporate marketing executive and serial entrepreneur. Since transitioning to filmmaking in 2019, Michael remains unrepped, despite the fact that his scripts and short films have garnered over 430 international festival awards, including more than 130 top honors across categories such as Best Screenplay, Best Short Film, and Best Director.

His most recent project, Breaking & Entering, is a dark, provocative drama that received critical acclaim on the global festival circuit, earning more than 60 awards for its screenplay, direction, and overall impact. Known for his emotionally resonant and unflinchingly authentic storytelling, Michael’s work often connects with global audiences underserved by mainstream content—viewers who seek character-driven narratives and genuine human conflict over formulaic tropes.

Michael’s approach reflects a strong commitment to grounded, character-first storytelling, which has resonated from small-town America to audiences in Australia, Germany, India, and beyond. His stories are crafted not to chase trends, but to engage audiences who value substance, nuance, and timeless human themes.

For more on Michael’s feature screenplays and film projects, visit the Scripts/Films section of this site.

“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.”

—Joseph Campbell

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”

—Leonardo da Vinci

“You’ll never feel so alive as the second right after you’ve been scared to death.”

—MWHogan