Michael Andres' journey in the arts began with dance, as a protégé of the renowned jazz legend Gus Giordano during his childhood.
As a teenager, Andres showcased his exceptional acting skills by winning first-place at the University of California, Berkeley, for his dramatic interpretation of the play "Andersonville Trials". He also secured fourth-place in California and fifteenth in the nation for his interpretation of the play "Equus".
At the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA),Andres pursued a degree in British Literature, which enabled him to become proficient in French and Italian, and he graduated cum laude at the tender age of 21.
Following his academic achievements, Andres interned under the guidance of Hollywood legend Robert "The Idolmaker" Marcucci, serving as a story analyst for sequels to "Witchboard" and "Drugstore Cowboy" at Chancellor Entertainment.
Upon Marcucci's retirement, Andres returned to the Bay Area, where he directed Academic Advantage Home Tutoring of Saratoga for a period of 12 years.
Returning to his roots, Andres redirected his focus towards dance, serving as the director of the largest dance studio in the South Bay, The Branham Dance Center, for three years.
Concurrently, Andres began teaching film and literature for the county of Santa Clara and the San José Unified School District, a role he has maintained for almost 30 years, mentoring young filmmakers who have gone on to attend prestigious institutions such as USC, Chapman, Lion's Gate, and Disney.
Throughout his career, Andres has continued to write, produce, direct, and edit films for various platforms including PBS, Amazon, Prime, AppleTV, and TUBI. His screenplays have been translated into a multitude of languages, including Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Czech, Russian, Kazakh, Turkish, Mandarin, Indonesian, and Hebrew.
