Originally from Boston, Mike earned his bachelor's degree in Film Production from the University of Miami with a second major in Art and a minor in Theater.

He studied editing at Video Symphony in Burbank, and screenwriting at Twin Bridges Screenwriting Salon in Sherman Oaks under Joe Bratcher and Judy Farrell.

Mike's education in film production has helped with setting up scene prose, Theater Arts has helped with dialogue and character arcs, and Editing has helped with pacing and transitions. 

Mike lives in Los Angeles, and is currently working at The Jim Henson Company in Hollywood.