Channeling 13+ years of professional experience into leading production, campaign, and experiential initiatives to craft media that ignites imaginations.

MIKE LINDLE
FOUNDER + CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Since founding Framework Films, Mike has collaborated with an impressive roster of clients. Under his leadership, his agency has grown into a global visual media powerhouse, renowned for producing captivating content that elevates marketing campaigns and creative storytelling.

Early in his career, Mike's passion for filmmaking emerged during frequent corporate travel, where he spent his free time capturing UHD aerial and timelapse footage of iconic skylines and landscapes. This laid the groundwork for the creation of Framework Films. His extensive media library, licensed worldwide for commercial, corporate, television, and film use, has been utilized by leading names in the industry including National Geographic, Walt Disney, BBC, Apple, Viacom, Olympics, Discovery, Spotify, Marriott, Samsung, and A24.

His background includes a pivotal role at Deloitte, where he honed project management and strategic communication skills while developing branded analytics visualizations for Fortune 500 companies and global institutions. This cross-disciplinary experience has enabled him to merge creative production with corporate consulting, leveraging his strategic insights to drive innovative concepts and lead impactful, multi-channel marketing initiatives.

With a deep passion for solving client communication challenges, Mike excels in fast-paced environments, builds strong client relationships, and oversees full production lifecycles. His strategic vision fuels his creative work, producing media that connects, inspires, and elevates brands across diverse industries. Whether directing cinematic productions or crafting bespoke marketing content, he pushes creative boundaries and amplifies stories through cutting-edge camera technologies.

Mike's expertise spans concept development, directing, producing, and executing impactful digital media campaigns. He blends over a decade of professional experience with an obsession for innovation, his work reflects a commitment to visual storytelling that sparks imagination and drives results.

Resume Credits

DIRECTOR + EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Hybrid Work at Microsoft
Global launch of Microsoft’s hybrid work policies

AZUKI // LOS ANGELES
Guerilla marketing stunt to debut Azuki’s entry-to-market in Los Angeles

Spree3D: MyDubble
Integrated VFX, production, and design prototyping for Spree3D’s mobile app release

Microsoft Bay Area
Debuting Microsoft’s newly renovated Silicon Valley Campus

FREELANCE HIGHLIGHTS

Amazon: Without Remorse Brand Activation (Clio Nominated)
Co-Producer + Global Drone Operations: International

Alphabet: Google Shopping AI (Bloomberg, Wired, Tech Crunch, The Verge)
Lead Database + Digital Imaging Technician: Culver City, CA

Netflix: Tudum 2023 (Clio Silver, BizBash's Event Experience Award)
Director of Photography, Long Term Timelapse: São Paulo, Brazil

Chanel Cruise 2023-24 Show
Aerial Cinematographer, Camera Operator: Los Angeles, CA

LET’S CREATE SOMETHING UNFORGETTABLE
AVAILABLE TO FREELANCE

Mike brings leadership, vision, and strategic direction to every project. He has a proven track record in leading large-scale productions, directing creative teams, and overseeing the successful execution of creative campaigns. His ability to blend creative direction with logistical oversight ensures that every production runs smoothly, delivering powerful results for global brands.

With a passion for pushing creative boundaries, Mike has proven time and again that he'll do whatever it takes to get the perfect shot. From filming in a 4-seat Cessna flying over Joshua Tree at sunrise, to hiking an active volcano to timelapse the Milky Way, no challenge is too great.

He’s snowshoed through Yosemite's wilderness areas to capture stunning 8K timelapses of the elusive Firefall, driven 30 hours in two days to film the Total Solar Eclipse, traveled to Brazil for a Netflix production, and flown a 4,000 sq. ft. banner over Los Angeles to launch a product.

Whether it's building custom drones for Microsoft, deploying Sydney Tower Eye’s first Timelapse team, or capturing footage from the most remote corners of the Earth, Mike is committed to bringing your vision to life.

For cutting-edge projects that demand creativity, endurance, and a relentless pursuit of the impossible— get in touch, and let’s craft something extraordinary together.

AWARDS + PUBLICATIONS