Michael Sweeney was born on September 9th, 1983 in Reno, NV. As a child, Michael took an interest in movies, inspired by the worlds that they presented, Michael knew what he wanted to do with his life. Seeking out his first camera at the age of 10 he plugged it into the VCR and shot his first movie, and this is where his relentless pursuit of his dream began.As Michael progressed through the years, his understanding of the visual image increased. Michael has garnered a name for himself as a Cinematographer, Editor and Film Director in the Music Video and Independent Film field. His distinct style has and can be picked out which gives him a one up against other filmmakers.