Michael v. Greene is an award winning writer-director and co-founder of Everyone Can Eat. His feature film, "CLIKA" (2026), follows the journey of a young Mexican-American from picking fruit in the fields to musical stardom, and will be released theatrically by Columbia Pictures. Michael penned and directed his debut feature film "LIVE" in 2018, a found-footage, psychological thriller, aiming to draw attention to human trafficking. It is distributed by Entertainment Studios / Freestyle Digital Media and currently streaming on numerous platforms.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS:
• How a Craigslist gig led to a studio feature film.
• Writing the first draft of "CLIKA" in just two weeks.
• Getting authentic performances from first-time actors.
• And why there's no single "right path" into the industry.
RESOURCES:
• Check out CLIKA
• Michael's Production Company: Everyone Can Eat
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