Michael Keeling, Creative Visual Artist and Director-Producer, is a highly experienced professional with over 30 years in the entertainment industry. His diverse expertise spans multiple genres, including live performances, immersive exhibitions, film, corporate events, and broadcast media campaigns. In 1988, he crafted his first professional scenic stage set and lighting for Frank Zappa's "Broadway The Hard Way Tour." He began his music video design career in 1993 with the iconic lighting design and direction for Lenny Kravitz's "Are You Gonna Go My Way."1993 to 2004, he designed live concert tours for No Doubt, including "Live In The Tragic Kingdom," and persuaded the band to film a full-length concert in Anaheim, CA, where he served as Production Designer alongside Lighting Director Luc Lafortune. His portfolio also includes work for the Goo Goo Dolls, Santana, Third Eye Blind, and more.In 2004, Michael earned a nomination for Best Special Effects at the VMA-MTV Music Video Awards for his visuals in Coldplay's "Speed of Sound." A departure from lighting, he showcased his underground approach to creativity with the avant-garde production design for The Bravery's "Honest Mistake," which won the MTV2 Best Video of the Year. The creativity did not stop there; he continued to press technology boundaries with the production design created for the "Rock Your Body" music video for Justin Timberlake, which received an MTV award.Operating under Project: Collective LLC, Michael has produced, designed, and directed campaigns for notable projects, including Sia's acclaimed " Live at Coachella" concert performance and her 2016 concert. As Executive Producer and Creative Director, he worked on the AXS TV-Foreigner special "Rock'n At The Ryman," the long concert film "Can't Slow Down," and She Sessions live and documentary an educational program for foster children awareness.

 

Keeling has worked with S2BN Entertainment as Sr Producer since 2021 and recently was the EP-H.O.P. for the "Luna Luna: Final Fantasy"New York Exhibition 2024/25.