Elly Michaels is a Denver-based writer, editor, and filmmaker drawn to stories about people on the edge of change. With a background in Radio, Television, and Film from the University of North Texas, she gravitates toward quiet, character-driven work—small human details, subtle shifts in emotion, and the kind of visuals that linger long after they’re gone.

Her projects range from brand films and short documentaries to live performances at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and her editing on a Charlotte’s Web campaign earned a Clio Cannabis Award. She previously served as Director of Post Production at Oswego Studios, where she guided a team of editors and helped shape the company’s creative voice. She’s also been recognized for her directing, including a 48-Hour Film Project award.

Away from the camera, Elly tends to follow the same instincts she brings to her work—wandering, observing, collecting textures. She cooks, skis, and once hiked 500 miles along the Colorado Trail. No matter the medium, she approaches filmmaking with curiosity, empathy, and a quiet commitment to finding beauty in the in-between spaces.