Michael Mazo

Canadian maestro of action and science fiction, Michael Mazo, was born in 1953, in Kiev, Ukraine, before moving to Canada. He was most active in the 1980s and 90s, directing genre films such as "Empire of Ash" and "Project: Shadowchaser", which are considered cult classics despite not securing significant awards at major film festivals. His authorial style leaned towards high-concept ideas with a gritty, down-to-earth execution, making him a unique voice within the action and sci-fi genres. From the heart, Mazo is a director who truly understood how to thrill an audience, creating cinematic worlds that were both fantastical and grounded in reality.