Michael Calciano is a filmmaker and writer based out of NYC. Always playing with genre, he makes uncanny and surreal horror and comedy films but especially loves to play in the delicious in-betweens. His films as both a writer and director have been official selections and played internationally at film festivals including: Fantasia Film Festival, Rooftop Film Festival, Florida Film Festival, Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, Boston Underground, Bushwick Film Festival and more. His work can currently be seen online on Short of the Week and Alter.
His first feature “Gorilla Gorilla” is set to have it’s world premiere at Rooftop Film Festival in NYC this coming September 18th, 2026. Click here for tickets.