Directing Kate del Castillo in "La Reina del Sur"
Directing Lucero in "Latin Music Awards"
Directing Mauricio Ochmann in "El Chema"
Directing Rafael Amaya "El Señor de los Cielos[
Directing Angelica Vale "La Fan"
DAVID MICHÁN
Award-winning director with international recognition across television, film, and screenwriting.
David Michán is a Mexican-Canadian film and television director based in Vancouver, working across psychological thrillers and character-driven genre storytelling. His work explores moments where something beneath the surface begins to shift — where identity fractures, perception distorts, and characters are forced to confront forces both internal and external.
He has directed for NBCUniversal / Telemundo, contributing to internationally broadcast series including El Señor de los Cielos, El Chema, and Señora Acero. His television work combines performance-driven storytelling with strong visual language, developed through over two decades of experience across film, television, and visual effects.
David is also the co-director of the feature film The Girl Inside the Photograph (2026), a psychological horror exploring trauma, memory, and the supernatural within a fractured family. Produced independently with a small crew, the film reflects his focus on atmosphere, emotional tension, and grounded performances within elevated genre frameworks.
Recognition & Awards
David’s work has received international recognition across directing, television, and screenwriting:
PromaxBDA Awards (USA & Latin America)
Gold, Silver, and multiple nominations for promotional campaigns and digital work
Gold, Silver, and multiple nominations for promotional campaigns and digital work
New York Festivals – World’s Best TV & Films
Silver World Medal for La Querida del Cantauro
Additional finalist recognitions for multiple series
Silver World Medal for La Querida del Cantauro
Additional finalist recognitions for multiple series
International Festival Circuit
His short film Reacciones Adversas screened at over 35 festivals worldwide, including Guadalajara, Transylvania, Milan, and San Francisco
His short film Reacciones Adversas screened at over 35 festivals worldwide, including Guadalajara, Transylvania, Milan, and San Francisco
Screenwriting Recognition – “Come de Mi”
Black List selection, Scream Craft semifinalist, and winner of the Fantastic Fest / Morbido Lab
Supported by IMCINE and IBERMEDIA development programs
Black List selection, Scream Craft semifinalist, and winner of the Fantastic Fest / Morbido Lab
Supported by IMCINE and IBERMEDIA development programs
David’s background also includes extensive work in visual effects on major productions such as Yellowjackets, informing his approach to tone, atmosphere, and technical execution on set.
Approach
His directing focuses on:
* Performance-driven storytelling
* Psychological tension over spectacle
* Atmosphere as narrative
* Blending grounded realism with elevated genre elements
He is particularly drawn to stories that explore trauma, identity, and perception through a cinematic language that prioritizes mood, rhythm, and emotional authenticity.
Contact
David is currently seeking representation and new directing opportunities in television and feature film.
"EL COMANDANTE" (BEHIND THE SCENES)
Miniseries | NBCUniversal-Telemundo | USA