Michelle Cutolo is an award-winning LA/NYC-based director with an edge on elevating female-centric comedy ventures. She has a decisive creative approach in the clever, funny and creative worlds, and knows what makes for quality laughs.

Michelle is an accomplished commercial director lending her astute comedic touch to brands like The Container Store, LensCrafters, Buick and more. Her most recent TV and web comedic projects, “Insomnia”, “I Digress”, and “Strut” were featured in the 2018 and 2019 Tribeca Film Festival Creator’s Market and her music video work has been featured in Rolling Stone and Billboard. 

Michelle thrives on directing both new and seasoned talent and also serves as a casting associate on studio films and major network shows. Recent narrative clients include Marvel, NBC, CBS, Warner Brothers, Netflix, and Hulu and she has cast over 100 commercials. With her extensive casting experience, Michelle is a veteran of working with talent – a rare and valuable skill that she brings seamlessly to the director’s chair.