Art comes from life (something gen AI lacks, BTW). My most impactful work comes from the more vulnerable places. Keep art alive in a world that wants to commoditize and polish and market everything. We are the universe experiencing itself and we make our reality with the stories we tell. #art #film

A daughter returns to her childhood home after her estranged father's passing and discovers the truth behind mystical experiences she had as a child in the nearby woods. How does this change her feelings about her father? "The Lost Sprites," is out now in Dark Horses Magazine. #SciFi #shortstory

Our space horror, Ghosts of Europa, will be in bookstores in early 2027. Kristina Orlea and I are writing a novel(s) and this week we signed the contract. It currently exists only as a detailed outline. This is a huge step for us as we going from written "on spec" to now writing under contract.

Our short film, Subscribe, is now part of a fantastic Sci-Fi Anthology. These six shorts all tackle what happens as our humanity and technology continue to merge. This is a worthwhile and visually stunning way to spend an evening. Fans of Black Mirror, you have to check this out!

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It's been a crazy few months. But I have some very wild things to share with patrons. Head over to www.patreon.com/c/mikelwisler for an exclusive update with some crazy news not yet announced anywhere. #indiefilm #publishing #sciencefiction #patreon

Location, location, location! When we were developing The Rewind, we had a lot of big ideas, and Production Designer Bryan Felty didn’t just bring our dreams to life, he made them even better! Thank you again to Westerman Prop Warehouse and to John Stefanini for making it happen!

Putting yourself in a good process and building good, small habits is critical to long-term success. This is something I wish I'd done better in my younger years. How about you? What would you like to tell your younger self as someone starting out in a creative field? #writinglife #filmmaker #advice

What would you do if your dad went missing 20 yrs ago when you were a child, but you find an old film your dad shot the day he went missing that shows you, as an adult, attacking him and holding a sign that says "stop"?

#scifi #timetravel #scifinovel #fallreads

Things don't always go according to plan on a film set. But, having a plan and a crew and cast that are wonderful professionals makes all the difference in the world! This was a rough way to start day two in our office location. But it was such a success! #indiefilmmaking #scifi

Our disturbing sci-fi short film, The Rewind, had great reception at GenreBlast today. This festival is non-stop fun and the audience and fellow filmmakers are fantastic!

#scifisavestheworld #scifi #indiefilm #filmfestival

Safety on and off the film set is non-negotiable. That includes working long hours. This is why we make every effort to use our time effectively on set and to keep our days to 10 hours for the crew. #indiefilmmaking #setlife

Writing across mediums is something I profoundly enjoy. While my latest film is playing festivals & being honored with awards and nominations, you can read the short story that started it all. Check out the Altered Reality Magazine website and read for free. #scifi #SFF #shortstory #shortfiction

Time travel meets found-footage horror. Can the past be undone if for you it hasn't happened yet? On Sept 16, my new novel, Stop, comes out in paperback wherever books are sold. Follow for updates and sneak peeks. #scifinovel #timetravel #indiescifi #scifithriller #foundfootage #mystery

If you're creative or entrepreneurial at all, you're going to hear a lot of No's, or encounter lack of interest aplenty. How do you cope with rejection? What habits or traditions have you formed for handling the silence and No's? #creativelife #creativeprocess #artistlife #rejection

Excited to be part of GenreBlast Film Festival again this year. This time, I have two projects: our feature screenplay, Code Demon, is a finalist, and our short film, "The Rewind" is screening. It's nominated for best sci-fi, best actress, and best short film. #scifi #shortfilm #filmfestival