There’s more content out there than ever, and even the most stunning work can disappear into the noise. That’s why I don’t just make things look beautiful. I create ideas that demand attention.

I’m Mickey Micklos, a Creative Director, Visual Storyteller, and AI Innovator with 15 years of experience shaping high-impact campaigns for brands like Google, Cointreau, LEGO, Peloton, and Mastercard, as well as feature-length projects like EXPOSURE 36 on Apple TV. At my core, I’m an idea-driven creator. Every campaign, concept, and AI-driven video I direct begins with a spark, a vision of what could be, and I bring that vision to life through years of experience in film, storytelling, and visual design.

In recent years I’ve been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with AI-driven creative direction. I co-developed Dreamboards AI, an AI-powered storyboarding platform, and I’ve directed AI-assisted campaigns that merge cutting-edge tools with bold, cinematic storytelling. Technology amplifies the artistry, but it never replaces the imagination behind it.

While I built my reputation as a premium colorist, crafting emotionally resonant grades for TV commercials, films, and branded content, color has always been just one part of the bigger picture. My focus is visual strategy, shaping concepts from the earliest idea to the final frame and creating work that doesn’t just look stunning but makes people feel something.