Michael Clausen in a courtroom set he designed for The Closer.
Michael Clausen, his wife Reka, and his son Christopher visiting Paris.
Michael, Reka, and Christopher visiting San Francisco.
Michael Clausen is an active Art Director and Production Designer in Film and Television. He is an alumnus of the University of Missouri Columbia and studied Art Direction and Drawing at UCLA School of Design.
He is a long standing member of the Art Directors Guild Local 876 and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Michael’s career has gained him broad experience in a variety of locations within the United States, including Louisiana, Georgia, North Carolina and Hawaii. In addition he has worked on location in Mexico and is fluent in Spanish. Storyboarding, sketching and drafting are an integral part of his artistic abilities.
Before pursuing an education in design Michael worked as a Paramedic Firefighter in his home town of St. Louis and earned an Associates Degree in Paramedic Medicine.
In addition to film making and design endeavors, Michael enjoys racquet sports, scuba diving, free diving and, in recent years, coaching his young son in team sports. He and his wife Reka, an Assistant Professor at USC, reside in Mar Vista, CA with their son, Christopher.