documentaries ︎
The Encampments
Directed by: Michael T Workman & Kei Pritsker
Produced by: Matthew Belen, Munir Atalla, Kei Pritsker, Michael T Workman
Edited by: Michael T Workman, Mahdokht Mahmoudabadi
Executive Producer: Macklemore, Benjamin Becker, Hamza Badie, Ali Badie, Malas Entertainment
On a chilly April morning, dozens of students suddenly flooded Columbia University's lawn to create the Gaza Solidarity Encampment in order to pressure their university to divest from the US and Israeli weapons companies. Little did they know that this seemingly small act would trigger a global student movement, the likes of which had not been seen since the Vietnam War. With intimate access, THE ENCAMPMENTS follows the central organizers of the encampment as they are thrust into the spotlight, face violent police repression and suspension, congressional pressure, and a media firestorm, all while fighting to attain their goal of divestment at any cost.
2025 | Documentary | 4K Color | TRT 82 minutes
“One of the best docs that I’ve seen in years.” - Michael Moore
REVIEWS
The New YorkerHollywood Reporter
IndieWire
Variety
The Guardian
Deadline
AWARDS
2025Cinema Eye Honors Spotlight Award Nominee
Human Rights Award Special Mention at CPH:DOX
Best Documentary Tournai Ramdam Festival
Best Documentary Nominee Turino Film Festival
SELECTED SCREENINGS
2025Angelika Film Center NYC (Opening weekend theatrical run)
Film at Lincoln Center
Traverse City Film Festival Screening with Michael Moore
Hot Docs For Viola Special Screening
Lighthouse Cinema (Irish Theatrical Premiere)
Rio Dalston (UK Theatrical Premiere)
Turino Film Festival
CPH:DOX (World Premiere)
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BreakThrough Media Production
Distributed by Watermelon Pictures
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Meantime
Director | Editor | Cinematographer: Michael T Workman
Original Score: Nicholas Merz and Evan Backer
After Tim’s work-related stroke leads to troubling health complications, his son Michael returns home to Montana. As they spend the most time together since Michael’s childhood, they reckon with the past that haunts Tim. Meantime is a deeply personal exploration of memory, guilt, labor, and the attempt to preserve the fleeting.
2022 | Documentary | 4K Color | TRT 18:28 minutes
AWARDS
2022Winner Best Short Film at Telluride Mountainfilm
Winner Vimeo Staff Pick Award at Palm Springs ShortFest
Winner Best Short Documentary BendFilm Festival
Best Short Doc Nominee at Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
Best Short Doc Nominee at Independent Film Festival Boston
SELECTED SCREENINGS
2022Full Frame Documentary Film Festival (New Docs Selection)
Telluride Mountainfilm
Independent Film Festival Boston
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
San Francisco DocFest
Palm Springs ShortFest
BendFilm Festival
Denver International Film Festival
Buffalo International Film Festival
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From Parts Unknown
Director | Editor | Cinematographer: Michael T Workman
Producers: Sean Rudolf, Ryan Seitz
Sound recording: Sean Rudolf
Orignial Score: Trey Hilley
Jesse “Madman” Manson decided to live out his fantasy by starting an underground Professional Wrestling league in the backyards of Spokane, Washington. Ten years later, Spokane Anarchy Wrestling is gaining momentum and popularity, but Jesse’s incurring injuries from years of wrestling are proving to be a threat to the one thing that has given him an outlet to express himself.
2018 | Documentary | HD Color | TRT: 27:45 minutes
AWARDS
2018Grand Jury Prize at Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival
Nominee for Best Short Documentary at Full Frame Documentary Film Festival
Nominee for Best Short Documentary at Sheffield Doc/Fest
DISTRIBUTION
Means TVReal Stories
Favor & Grace
Directed by Adrian L Burrell & Michael T Workman
After the execution of her nephew at the hands of the Vallejo Police, Angela seeks justice.
2021 | Documentary | 4k Color | TRT: 10:28 minutes
SELECTED SCREENINGS
2021Tacoma International Film Festival
San Francisco Indie Shorts
Sidewalk Film Festival
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
Fist Up Film Festival
DISTRIBUTION
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music videos ︎
Nicholas Merz “Great Spiders”
Director | Editor | Cinematographer: Michael T Workman
Co-Direction: Nicholas Merz
Official Music Video for "Great Spiders" by Nicholas Merz off of the album American Classic.
2022 | Music Video | 4K Color | TRT: 4:03 minutes
Izaak Opatz “Chinook Wind”
Director | Editor | Cinematographer: Michael T Workman
Production Assistant: Cari Maus
The official music video for Izaak Opatz's single "Chinook Wind" out on Mama Bird Recording Co.
2021 | Music Video | 4K Color | TRT: 3:21 minutes
Nicholas Merz “Midnight Movement”
Director | Editor | Cinematographer: Michael T Workman
Production Assistant: Julia Sherman
Single of Nicholas Merz’s album “God Won’t Save You, But I Will.”
Released via Aagoo Records.
2020 | Music Video | 4K Color | TRT: 4:18 minutes
Nicholas Merz “Drifting Palomino”
Director | Editor | Cinematographer: Michael T Workman
Production Assistant: Anna Japaridze
Song off of Nicholas Merz's new album "God Won't Save You, But I Will."
Released via Aagoo Records.
Featuring:
Nicholas Merz
Nicholas Lopez
Marin Guero
2020 | Music Video | 4K Color | TRT: 6:40 minutes
Izaak Opatz “Not Yet”
Director | Editor | Cinematographer: Michael T Workman
Production Assistant: Sean Rudolf
Single off Izaak Opatz’s debut album Marachi Static released via Mama Bird Recording Co.
2019 | Music Video | 4K Color | TRT: 4:05 minutes
Izaak Opatz “Duck Lake Road”
Director | Editor | Cinematographer: Michael T Workman
Sound: Sean Rudolf
Izaak Opatz performs "Duck Lake Road" on Duck Lake Road east of Glacier National Park. July 21st, 2018.
Single released via Mama Bird Recording Co.
2018 | Music Video | 4K Color | TRT: 5:12 minutes
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