( ENSPIRE Community Spotlight ) The Work of Director & Activist Michaela Lallouz
ENSPIRED Contributor: Tyler Burns
Michaela Lallouz has a career that is noteworthy for numerous reasons. She has a very well-versed career that involves professionally acting, working as a filmmaker, director, and published journalist. She’s done it all. She’s been working in the entertainment industry since she was seven years old and her career spans over fifteen years. She’s done so much but her passion for art and entertainment is evident as she’s transformed her career into a youth influencer.
Michaela is the founder of “Flics By Mic “ a series of educational productions for youth where the medium of film and music are used to raise awareness about addiction and mental health. Her mission is to create awareness surrounding the youth drug and mental health crisis and provide a safe platform to discuss and deal with these issues.
Michaela has traveled the world participating in events such as the Dubai media conference and 23rd International Berlin gathering. Michaela has had the privilege to meet and interview heads of state, members of the UN and parliament, Nobel peace prize winners, famous artists, poets, and professors.
Michaela is currently writing and directing the ” Mission Bonita” series which is currently in production. The series focuses on empowering children and dealing with issues like divorce, loss, bullying, and more. She is also directing and co-producing a documentary about famed artist Keith Haring.
Michaela’s mission to aid the youth is far from over but she’s done tremendous work that should be acknowledged and appreciated. Her focus on the youth, across the country, and the various issues they deal with is important and we should all thank her from the bottom of our hearts.