Michael Craft is an award-winning Australian documentary editor whose work spans some of the most prestigious production houses in New York, including Jigsaw, Doc Group, The Othrs, Film 45, Left/Right, Saboteur Media, and Moxie Pictures. Known for his insightful storytelling and editorial finesse, Michael has contributed to acclaimed projects across the documentary landscape.

Michael was an editor on Nick Quested’s 64 Days, a documentary exploring the events of January 6th, which The Daily Beast called “harrowing and insightful.” He also served as junior editor on Lee Hirsch’s The First Class, which premiered at DOC NYC and has been praised as “a profound reflection of what education should be.” Additionally, he worked as junior editor on Betsy Schechter’s Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and was described by Billboard as “sublime.”

Through 2024, Michael edited a large number of videos for the American Issues Initiative, looking at Gen Z voters and the issues that mattered to them in the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election. His work covered topics such as the climate crisis, gun violence, reproductive rights, social unrest, and student debt. He also produced a variety of profile pieces on Gen Z political figures, including Max Frost, Karoline Leavitt, Sarah Henry, and Kaitlyn Ruch.

Before moving to New York, Michael honed his skills as a writer, director, and producer in Australia, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the filmmaking process. His background is further strengthened by a Master’s degree from Columbia University, providing a robust foundation in both the craft and theory of film editing. Additionally, he has shared his expertise as an educator at esteemed institutions such as the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York and various Australian film schools, including Queensland College of Art, Queensland University of Technology, and the Queensland School of Film and TV.