Michael Bafaro

Michael Bafaro, at times listed as Micheal Bafaro, is an American filmmaker. He began his career in the mid-1980s, working in props and special effects before transitioning to the role of Assistant Director. He eventually shifted his focus to writing and directing, becoming an award-winning independent filmmaker. He wrote his first produced screenplay for the 1994 action film Crackerjack and made his directorial debut the following year with the crime thriller For a Few Lousy Dollars. As a screenwriter, Bafaro has worked on various Hollywood projects, including early drafts of a Judge Dredd feature film and an unmade reboot of William Castle's I Saw What You Did.

Filmography

YearTitleDirectorWriterNotes and References 1994 Crackerjack As Michael Bafaro 1995 For a Few Lousy Dollars Also writer (uncredited) 1996 Listen As Michael Bafaro 1997 Sleeping Dogs 1998 Act of War Additional material (as Michael Bafaro) 2002 The Barber 2004 11:11 2006 Canes 2007 Behind the Wall As Michael Bafaro 2009 The Devil's Ground 2011 Rise of the Damned 2012 Embedded Also producer 2016 Wrecker Also producer 2020 Amber's Descent Written and produced as The Michaels 2022 myPhone Written and produced as The Michaels 2022 Ascension Written and produced as The Michaels 2023 Don't Look Away Written and produced as The Michaels