Gabe Michael is an award-winning AI filmmaker and creative technologist who is shaping the future of film and content production through artificial intelligence. He currently serves as Global Senior Vice President and Group Executive Producer ? AI at Edelman, the world’s largest PR and communications firm, where he leads AI-driven production innovation, advises internal and external teams, and pioneers new creative workflows powered by emerging technologies.
As one of the earliest adopters of AI tools in film, video, and creative production, Gabe has earned significant recognition on global stages. At the Runway Gen:48 AI Film Competition, he won both Best Character and Best Art Direction in two consecutive competitions, setting new creative benchmarks for AI-assisted filmmaking. He also received the Best Odyssey Award for Season 1 of Project Odyssey, later returning as a judge for Season 2. His work has further been honored at the Cannes AI Film Awards, where he received the Crystal Brain Award for Best Character, underscoring his impact in the rapidly evolving AI cinema space.
Gabe also expanded the boundaries of interactive storytelling by directing “The Chef Experience,” the world’s first interactive digital novel powered by AI chatbot technology.
With deep experience as a director and producer in the creator economy, Gabe has collaborated with major film studios, global brands, and digital platforms, while actively sharing his expertise on LinkedIn, YouTube, and in classrooms at UCLA. He is a frequent speaker at leading industry events including the Tribeca Film Festival, NAB Show, Silicon Valley Video Summit, and others, where he discusses the creative and technical frontiers of AI-driven production.
His prior work includes production and direction roles at Production M, Sony Entertainment, Intuit, META, Netflix, and additional media and technology companies. Drawing on this multifaceted background, Gabe is redefining the production ecosystem for the AI era and helping creators worldwide unlock new creative possibilities through the power of artificial intelligence.