Michael Russillo
Production
Biography
I grew up in the small town of Camden, Maine, and lived there for most of my life. Camden taught me to really enjoy what's around you. No matter where you are, there is always something worth seeing. I started my filmmaking journey in 7th grade, making stop-motion videos. But if you ask my family, they'll tell you I became obsessed with cameras by the age of 2. Many years later, I have embarked on my journey to create great and powerful films. I have a strong belief that storytelling is an art that speaks to people in different ways. As such, I aim to capture people's stories mainly through non-fictional means. I have discovered that photography and film are the most efficient methods for achieving this goal. I am proud of my work, especially because I have experimented with diverse types of media, such as graphic design, photography, film, and sound.
Known For
Everyone has dreams. For high schoolers Kash, Hadley, and Riley, their dream is to travel. To explore the world after they graduate high school. As big as the dream is, there are things in the way of that. Hoping to overcome these obstacles, this trio of teenagers has to navigate their senior year of high school, home lives, relationships, and the good old figuring out what they want to do with their lives. Will that get in the way of their dream?
Rivers Edge
Mental health may be invisible to some people, but for many people, it plays a large role in their college experience. This documentary film highlights the impacts of mental health on students at Keene State College.
Shouting at the Walls
Power Moves is a short film discussing the generational differences between Gen-Z and other generations. Gen-Z has experienced a lot, as other generations have as well. Why is that and what has affected them most?