Content Creator and Social Media Manager with my wife, Getti, and our family creating fun videos for all major social media platforms with a combined total of over 15+ million followers and several billions of views worldwide since 2016. Represented by Network Media LLC in partnership with Jellysmack.

30 years as a Director, Cinematographer, Editor, and Composer, and owns and operates Digisphere Productions established in Las Vegas, NV, in 2012. Work as a filmmaker and composer has garnered 10 Regional Emmys® and 23 total nominations for multiple regional commercial campaigns and programming as director, cinematographer, editor, composer and producer. Also garnered dozens of film festival awards and nominations for work on feature-length and short films.Cinematographer, working with most digital cinema cameras on the market today—anything ranging from RED, ARRI, Sony, Panasonic, etc. Lensed for a variety of feature films, music videos, short films, commercials, web series and fan films varying in styles of action, horror, suspense, psychological drama, sci-fi-fi, superhero, comedy and documentaries. A vast and lengthy background as a theatrical lighting designer which helps bring a unique, yet mature artistic flair to overall style. Recently was Director of Photography for three feature films. The first was a documentary, "This is My Home," traveling to all 50 states to document the world record attempt of 60 gigs, 50 states, in 35 days, by the Irish music duo, The Black Donnelly’s. The second recent feature was "Abigail Haunting," a haunted house thriller. Most recently, co-produced and was Director of Photography for the psychological feature thriller, "Darkest of Lies," which received numerous critical acclaim as well as multiple festival awards and nominations including Best Cinematography and Best Feature Thriller.

Michael Tushaushttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0878236/resumeRoles include: -Lead male "Hero" role in the 2015-2016 Travel Nevada national TV ad and web campaign.www.travelnevada.com-Supporting Role , "Master Segeant Pierce, Alien Domicile, 2017, Feature Film-Dr. Eli Dolton, Lead Role in the feature film, "Territory 8"-Rhett Carson, Lead Role in the western/action/adventure film, "The Adventures of Loop & Rhett"-Various roles in Comedy Skits for 'The Will Edwards Show,' including Milky Way (a white pimp) & Harvey Slickman (maniacal Hollywood consultant).-Lead role in commercial for Hot & Juicy Crawfish Restaurants nationwide. (restaurant featured on Man vs. Food, etc.)Recent Awards:Best Actor in a Comedy award from the 'Best Actors in a Film' Festival 2012ITVFest/PopConL.A. 2012, Nominated Best Actor, 2012for the portrayal of 'Rhett Carson' in "The Adventures of Loop & Rhett"Best Shorts Competition, Award of Merit - Leading Actor, 2012for portrayal of 'Rhett Carson' in "The Adventures of Loop & Rhett"The Indie Fest, Award of Merit - Actor in a Leading Role, 2012Indie Winner for portrayal of 'Rhett Carson' in 'The Adventures of Loop & Rhett.'

Music written and arranged for licensing, film, video, television, websites, and live productions.www.tushausmusic.comhttp://www.reverbnation.com/michaeltushaushttp://www.productiontrax.com/profile.php?id=2103 (licensing)Awards:Nominee: 2019 Regional Emmys, Original ScoreNominee: 2016 Regional Emmys, Original ScoreNominee: 2015 Regional Emmys, Original ScoreRecipient: 2014 Regional Emmy, Original ScoreWinner: 2013 Global Music Award, Original ScoreWinner: NMTA Regional Composition Competition Winner, 'Visit With an Angel'​Winner: NMTA State Composition Competition Winner, 'Visit With an Angel'​Winner: NMTA State Composition Competition Winner, 'Journey Utopia'​Music Licensing:2004 to presentHundreds of Music Licenses to films, videos, websites (including CollegeHumor.com), theatrical shows, commercials, industrials, documentaries, and many other forms of media.Original Projects:Alien DomicileOriginal Score, Feature Film, 2017Prairie Books & Gifts Original Music Scores, Commercial Campaigns, 2013-20161 Emmy® Award, 2 Emmy® NominationsBlack IceOriginal Score, Web Series, 20152Play "Tap"​ iPad Game AppOriginal Music & Sound Effects, 2015Famous Last Words Original Score, Feature Documentary Film, 2015Territory 8Original Score, Feature Film, 2013.Alex (Book Trailer)Original Score, 2013Thor: The Convergence (Parody)Original Music, 2013CeilingOriginal Score, Short Film, 2013The Will Edwards Show Main Theme to the Television Talk Show, CW Las Vegas, 2012'Flashy Thingy'​ iPhone AppOriginal Music & Sound Design for the iPhone App & its 5 YouTube marketing videos.Ludere201145-minute original score for a cirque-style live show set to release on a cruise line in 2012. PIE2011Original Music & Sound Design for the award-winning short film.Whatever It Takes2009Original score to the award-winning short film.

Stage crew for one of the largest and most technically advanced live shows in the world. Worked thousands of shows from 2008-2018. OSHA 10-hour course, Safety Courses, Certified First Responder & Heart Saver, regular rescue trainings, Palette Jack and Scissor Lift certified.

I have designed and created for theatre & film, and have built large scale sets for the stage, and also professionally designed lighting for theatrical productions. Light Design projects include "Tracers," "Parade," "Footloose" for the Rubicon Theatre Company in Ventura and "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown" for the Adelson Campus in Las Vegas.For two years, I was the resident lighting designer for the Hermosa Beach Playhouse for such shows as "Steel Magnolias," "Come Back to the Five and Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean," "Dial M, for Murder," "Quilters," "Godspell," and "Fully Committed." I worked in many capacities for the Civic Light Opera of the South Bay, including Master Carpenter, Assistant Tech Director, Master Electrician/Asst. Lighting Designer, Set Designer, and Stage Running Crew for both Hermosa and Redondo Beach theatres from 2002-08.As an Interim from Los Angeles, I worked as Technical Director and Set, Sound, and Lighting Designer at Lincoln Southwest High School from 2004-06 in Lincoln, NE. While there, I received the Crystal Apple for the Time Warner National Teacher of the Year Award.After returning to L.A., I designed and technical-directed productions for the Neighborhood Playhouse in Palos Verdes, including critically-acclaimed productions of 'Amadeus' & the L.A. premiere of 'Parade.'I have worked for dozens of theatres across the country, including U.C.L.A.’s School for Theatre and Film, Reprise!, Wadsworth, Brentwood, Ricardo Montalban Theatre, Coronet, Cornerstone, Sets to Go, La Mirada, A Noise Within, TLC’s Junkyard Wars Tour; in NE: The Lincoln Community Playhouse, The Lied Center for the Performing Arts, Star City Theatre, Brownville Repertory, Pinewood Bowl; and the Ogunquit Playhouse.My latest backstage job was for Cirque du Soleil's "KA", for which I worked on the stage carpentry crew for thousands of shows from 2008 to 2018.

Production company that produced "The Adventures of Loop & Rhett", a comedy action/adventure western film making the rounds in the film festival circuit.www.loopandrhett.com"The Adventures of Loop & Rhett" (2011)http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2094131WINNER: Gold Award for Excellence in Filmmaking, California Fim Awards, 2013Official Selection at Trail Dance Film Festival 2013Nominated for Best Short Narrative FilmOfficial Selection 'Best Actors in a Film' Festival 2012:WINNER: 2 Best Actors in a Comedy, Best Supporting Actress in a ComedyOfficial Selection, PollyGrind Underground Film Festival 2012NOMINATED: Best Supporting Actress, Best Score, Best Stunts & Best Production Design-- Maverick Movie Awards 2012Official Selection Ruby Mountain Film Festival 2012Official Selection Vegas CineFest 2012Official Selection ITVFest/PopConLA 2012: NOMINATED Best Action & Best Actor in an Action/ThrillerOfficial Selection 2012 Action on Film International Film Festival: NOMINATED: Best Western FilmOfficial Selection/World Premiered at the Vegas Independent Film Festival! in November of 2011. WINNER: 'Make it a Feature' Award, Vegas Independent Film Festival.Official Selection at the 2012 Black Hills Film Festival.WINNER: 'Best Short Film'WINNER: 'Best Production Design' & 'Award of Excellence' (for being one of the top 6 films) from the 2012 L.A. Movie Awards.WINNER: 'Award of Merit' from The Indie Fest for Actor in a Leading Role (Michael Tushaus as Rhett Carson) & in the Short Film Category.WINNER: 'Award of Merit' from the Accolade Comepetition for Direction (Michael Su) & for Television Pilot/Series.Was #1 on IMDB's overall list of top-rated (by User Ratings) Western Films released in 2011.

Worked on several high-end home theatre installations for upscale clients in the greater Los Angeles Area. Installed systems, ran wiring, programmed touch screen remotes and many more services to clients including Oscar-winning filmmakers.