Meet Michaela Bidon

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Michaela Bidon. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Michaela below.

Hi Michaela, so happy you were able to devote some time to sharing your thoughts and wisdom with our community. So, we’ve always admired how you have seemingly never let nay-sayers or haters keep you down. Can you talk to us about how to persist despite the negative energy that so often is thrown at folks trying to do something special with their lives?

I know it sounds pretentious, but I do not have the time to feed into hate or anger. Genuinely. My job as a producer keeps me in the mindset of constant bounce-back and problem-solving.

Every time I do a project, I may face problems with professors that attack the idea, or crew that don’t fulfill their roles on-set. One time, I had a DP (the lead camera person in film) drop our project because of creative differences in the script. A week and a half before shooting a 20-minute short film. I read the email while folding laundry- let’s say I had to fold everything over again from a fit of rage.

I could have spent my time feeding into his criticisms, or I could have spent my time hiring a new DP. I did the latter. And within the first two hours of hiring her, she was 10 times more productive and involved in communication. That film turned out so well, the first DP came to the screening and wished he had stayed on despite the script changes.

My way of thinking: being absorbed by the work and letting it respond for you is better than any sort of retort or confrontation you can give to the haters or discouraging people.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I am a multi-hyphen– I focus on being a producer & a post-production specialist for the two worlds of film and sports broadcasting. I initially wanted to go into musical theatre and attend FSU, but my high school AV teacher saw my talents in other areas, such as editing and putting together quick & creative content. The first films I ever made were skits advertising my theatre program’s plays; I did the whole shebang on my phone and 2016 Adobe suite. My teacher suggested I apply to SCAD– no, now that I remember it, he more of mandated it. While this is definitely not an advertisement for SCAD (they already have a huge admissions campaign), this new creative environment allowed me the safe space to experiment, to learn who I was, and to take risks.

Back to what I do now, I am a creative producer that thrives off of creating bold, integral films. I have supported the dreams of many directors while holding the safety of cast, crew, and the entire production on my shoulders. I also double dip in broadcasting, specifically in live switching a school talk show “Too Late with Andrew Badami” and co-founding SCAD’s first sports desk program. My current job changes like the wind, but one thing that will never change is my passion and dedication to telling impactful stories.

I am currently working on two very unique projects near and dear to my heart. (cue the shameless plug!!)

-Soeur Celeste is a narrative short film premiering May 2025 that celebrates the magic of sisterhood and unveils the illusion that is perfection. I am the Creative Producer for this drama to be shot in Savannah, GA. (@soeur_celeste on Instagram)

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

1. Know why you’re doing it & sell the hell out of it- Get clear and specific on the passions that feed this project and what audience your project will feed. If you can’t sell the idea & the passion behind it, then how can you sell it to yourself to put time towards it?

2. Pacing the timing of your project correctly- Consider your priorities and the flow of objectives involved. Do the scary things first; if it goes well, you get an ego boost for the rest of the project. If it doesn’t, you have more time for the wound to heal.

3. Learn the latest technology associated with your craft- Technology & AI should be a tool, not a replacement for human touch. But in order for it to stay a tool, we have to learn how to use it.

How can folks who want to work with you connect?

I am actually about to graduate from the Savannah College of Art and Design, so I will be seeking a place to work after June. I would love to work for a post-production company to work in coloring or dailies. An eventual goal of mine is to be a post-production supervisor and editor for Company 3 and to work abroad. Another route I would love to pursue is sports broadcasting; I love the audience and energy surrounding sports entertainment. I find the career path of broadcasting producer or switcher very fulfilling and interesting.

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Headshot- Charlie Villa @charliesalbum05 on Instagram

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