Michael Calandra was born and raised in St. Pete Beach, Florida, finding his interest in film at a young age. From making home movies since he could walk to earning various awards and certifications in high school, Michael now finds himself a third year BFA in Film in Media at the University of Tampa. Along with this, Michael has been playing guitar and drums from the age of eight, focusing on multiple creative paths. His specialties include editing, cinematography, and sound design. He has also acquired an FAA Part 107 remote pilots license for commercial arial videography, and industry certifications in Final Cut Pro X and Premiere Pro. Michael’s favorite works focus on skate and surf culture, being the primary videographer and editor for Rain Clothing Company, a wake surfing brand in Indian Rocks Beach. Aside from this, he works on various freelance work and is co-founder of Limelight Creative Studios, a social media rebranding company.