Micah Johnson
Kalamazoo
Summary
Aspiring writer/director and Sophomore studying Film, Television, and Media (FTVM) student at the University of Michigan.
Director of Photography with 2 years of production experience. Editing, cinematography, and camera operating expertise, along with scripted and unscripted content proficiency. Seasoned in both photography and videography strategy development as well as content production for various distribution channels. Oversees creation of high-quality photography and video productions to support marketing, creative, and strategic communication efforts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Leader
Michigan Community Scholars Program
04.2025 - Current
- Umich Living-Learning Community
- Helping mentor first year students with classes
- Leading community service opportunities/events
Director of Photography
Filmic Productions
09.2025 - Current
- Working as a cameraman
- Making advertisements for organizations, especially the university
- Managing multiple different creative visions at once
Production Assistant
Precision Productions LLC
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Video production agency
- Helped record clients and manage scripts
- Learned how to utilize client's personalities
Videographer
The Michigan Daily
01.2025 - Current
- An independent, student-run newspaper serving the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor communities since 1890
- Cameraman
- Working with many different personalities, helping me be more social
Customer Service Representative
Culver's Restaurants
12.2021 - 08.2025
- Worked on drive-through
- Improved patience
- Improved working under-pressure
Mock Trial Member
YMCA Youth and Government
09.2023 - 05.2024
A Mock Trial competition that takes place as part of a larger state wide youth leadership event to lift up youth voices, further democratic principles and further the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Inclusion, Respect and Responsibility.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Film/Cinema/Video Studies
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI04.2028
High School -
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix High School
Kalamazoo05.2024
Skills
- FTVM 290 (Intro to Media Production)
- FTVM 210 (Intro to Screenwriting)
- FTVM 150 (Intro to FTVM)
- UC 154 (Building Communities)
Timeline
Director of Photography
Filmic Productions
09.2025 - Current
Production Assistant
Precision Productions LLC
06.2025 - 08.2025
Student Leader
Michigan Community Scholars Program
04.2025 - Current
Videographer
The Michigan Daily
01.2025 - Current
Mock Trial Member
YMCA Youth and Government
09.2023 - 05.2024
Customer Service Representative
Culver's Restaurants
12.2021 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Film/Cinema/Video Studies
University of Michigan
High School -
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix High School
Accomplishment/Certifications/Organizations
Organizations:
- Michigan Community Scholars Program (MCSP) Student Leader
- Filmic Productions DP
- The Michigan Daily Videographer
- Black Film Society Member
- Black Student Union Member
- Intramural: Basketball and Soccer
Accomplishments:
- Football: Great American National Rivalry Series - Champions
- DECA State Champion
- Loy Norrix Highschool Dean's List
- Michigan Kappa Scholarship