About MIchaela

Based out of Portland, Oregon, Michaela Cowan is a filmmaker and small business owner.

To earn a BFA in Digital Filmmaking and a Minor in Creative Writing in 2025, she spent four years learning every role on film sets including cinematographer, gaffer, editor, sound designer, production designer, and more. In her senior year, her main focus was in production roles, mainly Producing, 1st Assistant Directing, and Writing/Directing.

With nine films in those roles under her belt, she moved to Oregon and started Michaela Cowan Media where she started working with clients in a variety of roles, including creating advertisements for a large company.

Advocating for the importance of women in film, especially in leadership roles, is something she’s become passionate about and continues to advocate for as she steps into the industry.