Michael Young Email & Phone Number

Michael Young is a 25-year industry leader in gaming, with 10 years as the Creative Director of the Madden NFL video game franchise. In addition to his work on Madden, Michael has shipped 20+ games including all four highly acclaimed NBA Street titles. In 2017, EA Sports released its first full-length interactive feature film within the game with his vision and under his direction. Michael assembled a team and led, as creator, director, and co-writer, the creation of Madden NFL 18: Longshot, featuring Academy Award-winning actor Mahershala Ali. In addition, Michael was honored to receive Writer’s Guild Award Nomination for his critically acclaimed, ground-breaking script. "Featuring standout acting performances from Rus Blackwell (Coach John Ford), Mahershala Ali (Cutter Wade) and the absolutely show-stealing Scott Porter (Colt Cruise), Longshot's mix of humor and heartbreak is up there with some of the best football fiction on film and TV." -Tom’s Guide"This is a rare occasion when a video game not only draws you in but also allows you to reflect on the way you view the world. Put it this way - after finishing it, I already felt like I wanted to continue Wade's story, in the same vein as a good Netflix series." -Daily Mail"A fantastic story-based experience using motion-captured actors and a well-written script, EA Sports has created a theatrical-quality, immersive, emotional, and educational experience that has me glued to my TV." -IGNMichael’s passion and talent greatly enhance the audience’s immersion and enjoyment through innovative narrative experiences that deliver player agency and engagement. He successfully leads large projects, sets a clear creative vision, and drives a team to provide high-quality results. Michael’s strength is his ability to solve creative problems with a unique combination of visual, writing, and design expertise.His film script based on the life of troubled hockey star Theo Fleury; Fleury which stars Kevin Zegers begins production in early 2025. Has written and directed scripts for some of the biggest names in sports and Hollywood including Mahershala Ali, Tom Brady, Tye Sheridan, John Madden, Ray Lewis, Dan Marino, Joey King, Snoop Dogg, Scott Porter, Ron Cephas Jones, and more.

Listed skills include Video Games, Game Design, Game Development, Creative Direction, and 32 others.