About Me
Micah Williams Kelly is an African American director, producer and 3D artist. His first short film, Dean’s Well won the Award of Merit at the 2016 Best Shorts Competition. The film went on to screen as an official selection at the California International Short Film Festival, the Sacramento Film and Music Festival and Short Films Matter, where it received a four-star rating and highly favorable reviews describing it as "a gripping watch from start to finish." That same year, he was also honored with three American Advertising Awards, helping to launch his career as a commercial director and content creator.
Williams Kelly began developing and producing content for several YouTube channels, including the comedic duo The Fung Brothers. His career focus soon shifted to advertising, and he went on to direct videos for some of the biggest contractors in Southern California, helping his clients reach over 35,000 completed projects in 2019. During this time, he also directed promotional videos in connection with NASCAR for environmentally safe fire suppressant products. To date, his commercial work has supported marketing campaigns broadcasted in over 150 countries.
His latest film, Cross, premiered at the New Filmmakers Los Angeles Festival in 2022, where MovieMaker Magazine described it as "a really fascinating story." Following its premiere, the film was selected as an official entry at the Hollywood Shorts Festival. It also gained international attention at the Climax Film Festival, earning nominations for Best Thriller and Best Sci-Fi. Additionally, Cross was showcased as an official selection at the Pasadena International Film Festival (2023), the Sacramento International Film Festival (2024) and the 23rd Beverly Hills Film Festival where it screened at the iconic TCL Chinese Theater.
