Michael Ciacciarelli

Michael Ciacciarelli has a diverse work experience in the media industry spanning over several decades. Michael began their career at Post Effects in 1996 as a Flint Compositor, where they gained experience in solving complex problems for clients. In 1998, they joined Optimus as an Effects Assistant, where they honed their skills in animation and compositing while assisting senior animators and compositors. Michael later moved up to the position of Effects Designer and Inferno Artist, where they learned to balance time and money while bringing a design sensibility to their work. In 2004, they became a Creative Director at Optimus, leading the Design team and striving for positive results through their work and leadership. In 2012, they were promoted to the role of Executive Creative Director, where they provided creative leadership to the entire company and was responsible for marketing, social media, and creative work. Throughout their career, Michael Ciacciarelli has demonstrated their ability to adapt to different roles and bring about successful outcomes through their creativity and problem-solving skills.

Michael Ciacciarelli attended Gorham High School from 1987 to 1991. Following their high school graduation, they enrolled at Northwestern University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Radio/TV/Film from 1991 to 1995.