Michelle May is a Virtual Production and VFX specialist shaping the future of global cinematic storytelling. Her portfolio spans the industry’s most technologically ambitious projects, including James Cameron’s Avatar franchise (The Way of Water, Fire and Ash) and the critically acclaimed A24/Netflix series BEEF (Season 2).

Specializing in the intersection of physical performance and digital reality, Michelle architects complex visual effects pipelines that bridge the gap between real-time virtual production and final post-production. From managing high-velocity layout and motion capture data to coordinating world-building imagery for Tier-1 vendors, she ensures technical precision matches creative vision at the highest scale.

Beyond the studio, she translates this cinematic perspective into digital media, collaborating with global travel and outdoor brands to capture the raw narrative of real-world environments through photography and creative direction.

Currently, Michelle is expanding her narrative footprint as a screenwriter, developing a historical limited series set in WWII Japan and United States. Her work is defined by a commitment to technical innovation and the preservation of complex human histories across both digital and physical landscapes.

B.A. Film, Television, and Digital Media | World Arts and Cultures/Dance, UCLA