MICHAEL DOLHA
ABOUT ME
Born in Baia Mare, Romania on August 20 1996, Michael Dolha moved to Los Angeles, California at the age of 19 to pursue his passion for filmmaking.
In 2018 he graduated the New York Film Academy with a Bachelor's Degree in Filmmaking and has started his freelancing career as a Director and Producer.
Since then, Michael Dolha has Directed and Produced 24 productions including feature films, short films, commercials and music videos. He is best known for the short film "Hayley" (2019) and Romanian comedy "Miami Bici 2" (2023).
HAYLEY
A young flight attendant is ready to risk everything in order to rescue a passenger from a mysterious figure aboard her plane.
"Short Film Hayley is an intense and affecting piece of cinema that tackles heavy themes at high altitudes."
"The film features a heavily cool palette, where Hayley's bright yellow dress is like a beacon light, pulling the audience's attention towards her."
"Michael Dolha has directed and created a gripping short film with a greatly important message."
AWARDS
28 Awards and 23 Official Selections at international film festivals from all over the world.
RESUME
DIRECTOR/PRODUCER
HAYLEY - Narrative Short
Y.O.L.O. - Narrative Short
GATORADE - Commercial
DESTINY - Narrative Short
IT STINKS - Narrative Short
TRUE LOVE - Narrative Short
FINAL FANTASY - Music Video
MISOPHONIA - Narrative Short
HOLLYWOOD - Narrative Short
OLD FRIENDS - Narrative Short
THE REVENGE - Narrative Short
IT’S JUST WATER - Narrative Short
THE CLUMSY MAN - Narrative Short
YOU WILL DIE TONIGHT - Narrative Short
ONE PLUS ONE EQUALS THREE - Narrative Short
EDITOR
DEAL - Narrative Short - Kamogelo Mokoena
WONDER - Narrative Short - Aviv Rubinstien
GUESS WHO - Narrative Short - Michael Connors
LES DAMNES - Narrative Short - Aviv Rubinstien
SAY NOTHING - Narrative Short - Michael Connors
500 DAYS OF SUMMER - Narrative Short - Christopher Cass AMERICAN HUSTLE - Narrative Short - Michael Connors
AWARDS
HAYLEY
“Best Drama Film” - Los Angeles FEEDBACK Film Festival
“Best Narrative Film" - Festigious International Film Festival
“Best Director" - Festigious International Film Festival
“Best Short Screenplay" - Festigious International Film Festival
“Best Editing" - Festigious International Film Festival
“Best Editing of the Year“ - Festigious International Film Festival
“Best Indie Film” - Oniros Film Awards
“Best Social Justice Film” - Oniros Film Awards
"Best Thriller" - Los Angeles Film Awards
“Best Actress” - Oniros Film Awards
“Best Actress” - Bucharest Short-Cut CineFest
“Best Child Actress” - Oniros Film Awards
“Best Director” - Los Angeles Motion Picture Film Festival
“Best Picture” - Los Angeles Motion Picture Film Festival
“Best Short Social Awareness” - Queen Palm International Film Festival (Supreme Award)
“Best Short Social Awareness” - Queen Palm International Film Festival
“Best Actress” Queen Palm International Film Festival)
“Best Supporting Actor” - Queen Palm International Film Festival
"Best Editing" - Hollywood Blood Horror Film Festival
“Best Student Film” - North Dakota Human Rights Film Festival
"Best Social Impact/Politically Relevant Film" - The NewsFest
Runner Up "Best Student Film" - The NewsFest
Semi Finalist “Best Short Film” - Los Angeles CineFest
Honorable Mention “Best Director” - Queen Palm International Film Festival
Honorable Mention “Best Director” - Oniros Film Awards
Honorable Mention “Best Director” - Top Shorts Film Festival
Honorable Mention “Best Actress” - Top Shorts Film Festival
Honorable Mention 'Best Actor - Festigious International Film Festival
DESTINY
Gold Award for "Best Script" (LA Shorts Awards)
Silver Award for "Best Short Film" (LA Shorts Awards)
Honorable Mention for "Best Director" (LA Shorts Awards)
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