Cinematek Creative

Creative Strategy · Director · Editor

I direct, edit, and consult. Thirty years of visual storytelling - from concept to final frame.

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What I Do

Strategy & Production

Consulting

Strategic creative direction without the overhead.

  • Creative Strategy & Narrative Architecture Develop story frameworks, content strategy, and creative direction for organizations building their visual voice.
  • Documentary & Impact Storytelling Concept to distribution: transform research, data, or lived experience into compelling narratives.
  • Production Workflows & Emerging Tools Design production pipelines using AI and emerging technologies - automation without sacrificing creative control.

Production

When the strategy calls for it.

Direction, cinematography, editing, photography. Brands, agencies, performing arts organizations. Drone work (FAA Part 107 certified).

  • Documentary & Corporate Video
  • Commercial Direction
  • Performing Arts Coverage
  • Aerial / Drone Production
  • Post-Production & Editing
Selected Work

Stories That Matter

Performing arts, architecture, documentary, commercial, and branded content — from Southern California to San Francisco and beyond.

This is a curated selection. Get in touch if you'd like to see work specific to your industry or project type.

About

Thirty Years of Visual Storytelling

I've spent thirty years directing, shooting, and editing. Features, documentaries, commercials, institutional work - hundreds of projects across brands, agencies, and performing arts.

I also consult. I work with brands who want creative direction without hiring a full department. That might mean developing narrative strategy, designing a production workflow, or overseeing creative vision end-to-end. Increasingly, it means helping organizations stay ahead of AI by researching tools and techniques so they can use emerging technology in ways that are appropriate, ethical, and useful for brand content.

Recent: Directed and edited A RAD Documentary (theatrical, 2025). Long-term partners: Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Pacific Symphony, broadstage, and dozens of agencies and brands.

Based in Southern California. Available for national and remote work.

30+ Years in Production
2,500+ Videos Delivered
FAA Certified Pilot - Part 61 & 107
Michael Kirsch, Director — Cinematek Creative
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What Clients Say

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“Cinematek Creative is amazing. I would work with them again. Five stars. Highly recommend.”

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Contact

Let's Work Together

Available for production projects, consulting engagements, and creative strategy conversations. I'd love to hear what you're working on.

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