about the artist...
My name is Michael Ramova.
I’m a Chicago-based Film Director and Illustrator with nearly 30 years of professional experience creating short films, visual stories, and original artwork.
My films have earned awards in contests and festivals, screened in theaters, and aired on TV networks including WTTW and Comedy Central. Some of my most popular shorts have also been seen and praised by legendary filmmakers and Hollywood creatives including Steven Spielberg, Stan Winston, George Lucas, and others. After decades of sharpening my voice, style, and storytelling craft, my next goal is clear: to direct my first feature film this year.
I’ve also been an Illustrator and Artist for over 30 years. I started young, getting paid by classmates in grammar school to draw superheroes. By high school, I was creating advertising and graphic work for small businesses. While studying at Loyola University, I expanded into professional freelance work for companies in downtown Chicago, creating storyboards, publicity art, illustrations, and visual concepts.
My work blends cinematic storytelling, strong visual design, and a lifelong love of creating bold, memorable images. Whether I’m directing a film, drawing a character, designing a storyboard, or building an entire visual world, I bring experience, imagination, and a deep passion for the craft.
