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Michael Arcell(I)

  • Producer
  • Director
  • Writer
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Originally from Chicago, Michael moved to Los Angeles in 2014 to further pursue his passion in film and television. He wrote his first short film The Undeserved Gift, which he then went on to produce and direct. After the film's success, he later found investors willing to finance his first full length feature film, The Christmas Dance. Michael is now a writer and director for hire while freelance producing film projects in the LA area. He has written over 10 full length features and recently directed and produced iOne Digital's TV show, Chasing Hollywood. Since the move to LA, Michael has produced and directed over 500 promotional videos, campaign ads, and music videos for the likes of Reebok, WeTv, No Limit, MTV, Sony, Essence Festival, ABFF, Mayweather Promotions, and many more. Most recently, Michael produced the feature film Phels High staring Omari Hardwick. With multiple projects in production and development the future is bright for this rising star director.
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    Known for

    Omari Hardwick in Phels High (2023)
    Phels High
    8.4
    • Producer
    • 2023
    Carson Nicely and Kristen Vaganos in The Christmas Dance (2021)
    The Christmas Dance
    4.7
    • Producer(produced by)
    • 2021
    Master P, Michael Blackson, Anthony Johnson, Romeo Miller, Fatboy SSE, and D.C. Young Fly in I Got the Hook Up 2 (2019)
    I Got the Hook Up 2
    3.0
    • Second Unit or Assistant Director
    • 2019
    Chasing Hollywood S1E1
    TV Series
    • Producer(2019)
    • 2019

    Credits

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    Producer



    • Omari Hardwick in Phels High (2023)
      Phels High
      8.4
      • producer
      • 2023
    • Brittney Ayona Clemons, Michael Arcell, and Yasmine Alfakey in Black Men Don't Cheat (2023)
      Black Men Don't Cheat
      TV Series
      • producer
      • 2023
    • Carson Nicely and Kristen Vaganos in The Christmas Dance (2021)
      The Christmas Dance
      4.7
      • producer (produced by)
      • 2021
    • I need a Soldier
      Video
      • producer
      • 2019
    • Chasing Hollywood (2019)
      Chasing Hollywood
      TV Series
      • producer (2019)
      • 2019
    • Chasing Hollywood S1E1
      TV Series
      • producer (2019)
      • 2019
    • Vision to learn Atlanta
      TV Mini Series
      • producer
      • 2018
    • Vision to learn Mississippi
      TV Mini Series
      • producer
      • 2018
    • Vision to learn Crenshaw
      Video
      • producer
      • 2018
    • Waking Up Horny (2017)
      Waking Up Horny
      Short
      • producer
      • 2017
    • The Undeserved Gift (2015)
      The Undeserved Gift
      Short
      • producer
      • 2015
    • Since Jordan
      Video
      • producer
      • 2014

    Director



    • W.U.H.
      • Director
      • Post-production



    • Brittney Ayona Clemons, Michael Arcell, and Yasmine Alfakey in Black Men Don't Cheat (2023)
      Black Men Don't Cheat
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2023
    • Carson Nicely and Kristen Vaganos in The Christmas Dance (2021)
      The Christmas Dance
      4.7
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Tamara McMillian in Rayne Dayes: A Domestic Violence Story (2020)
      Rayne Dayes: A Domestic Violence Story
      Short
      • Director
      • 2020
    • Chasing Hollywood (2019)
      Chasing Hollywood
      TV Series
      • Director (2019)
      • 2019
    • Vision to learn Atlanta
      TV Mini Series
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Vision to learn Mississippi
      TV Mini Series
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Vision to learn Crenshaw
      Video
      • Director
      • 2018
    • Waking Up Horny (2017)
      Waking Up Horny
      Short
      • Director
      • 2017
    • The Undeserved Gift (2015)
      The Undeserved Gift
      Short
      • Director
      • 2015
    • Since Jordan
      Video
      • Director
      • 2014

    Writer



    • W.U.H.
      • Writer
      • Post-production



    • Brittney Ayona Clemons, Michael Arcell, and Yasmine Alfakey in Black Men Don't Cheat (2023)
      Black Men Don't Cheat
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2023
    • Carson Nicely and Kristen Vaganos in The Christmas Dance (2021)
      The Christmas Dance
      4.7
      • written by
      • 2021
    • Vision to learn Atlanta
      TV Mini Series
      • Writer
      • 2018
    • Vision to learn Mississippi
      TV Mini Series
      • Writer
      • 2018
    • Vision to learn Crenshaw
      Video
      • Writer
      • 2018
    • Waking Up Horny (2017)
      Waking Up Horny
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2017
    • The Undeserved Gift (2015)
      The Undeserved Gift
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2015

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      • Arcell Poitier

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