Michael Gauthier

(Go•tee•aye)

call me Mikey G.

MOODY AND CINEMATIC, or BRIGHT AND POLISHED,

Every project calls for a different approach.

That’s the part I love.

Over the years I’ve shot commercials, feature films, branded campaigns, music videos, documentaries, and fast moving social content. Different budgets, different timelines, & different challenges. The common thread is helping directors and producers make something that feels bigger, more intentional, and more cinematic than what was on the page.

No matter the scale, budget, or format.

From large commercial sets on a stage, to small crews moving fast, I’m comfortable in every environment. I know how to bring the right tools, crew, and style to each one.

I grew up in Indiana making skate videos with my friends and became obsessed with the idea that you could create something out of nothing. Back then it was late nights editing, winning YouTube contests, and looking for any excuse to pick up a camera. That obsession took me to Columbia College Chicago, where I earned my degree in cinematography. In 2017, I moved to Los Angeles where I jumped headfirst into the deep end and never looked back. Nearly half my life has been spent making things. Taking an idea, a feeling, or a moment that only exists in someone’s imagination and making it real.

I COULDN’T IMAGINE DOING ANYTHING ELSE.

ICG Local 600 • Based in Los Angeles