Michael Pearce
Latest News on Michael Pearce:
TRIPLE ESPRESSO to Return to Minneapolis' Luminary Arts Center After 30th Anniversary Tour (May 6, 2026)
Review: AN ACT OF GOD at Roustabouts Theatre Co (Mar 14, 2026)
Interview: Sarah Jane Salonga of WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON at San Diego Junior Theatre (Mar 10, 2026)
TRIPLE ESPRESSO to Return to Minneapolis' Luminary Arts Center After 30th Anniversary Tour (May 6, 2026)
Review: AN ACT OF GOD at Roustabouts Theatre Co (Mar 14, 2026)
Interview: Sarah Jane Salonga of WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON at San Diego Junior Theatre (Mar 10, 2026)
BIO
Since graduating from the National Film & Television School in 2008, director Michael Pearce has continued to refine his quietly powerful approach to storytelling with a series of critically acclaimed films and commercials
Nominated for a BAFTA and BIFA for his short film “Rite” in 2011, the film went on to win “Best Short” at Rushes Festival, Message2Man and Almeria Film Festival. As a distinguished writer and director Pearce’s personal and cinematic style when approaching complex stories has earned him a reputation as a truly compelling filmmaker. 2014 saw Michael win the “Best Thriller Short” award at the London Short Film Festival for “Keeping Up with the Joneses” which was also nominated for “Best British Short” by BAFTA.
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Beast
[ 2017 ] director
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Encounter
[ 2021 ] director
[ 2021 ] director
Echo Valley
[ 2025 ] Director (directed by)
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Video: Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney Star in Trailer for ECHO VALLEY Thriller
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-05-07 15:37:07
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TRIPLE ESPRESSO to Return to Minneapolis' Luminary Arts Center After 30th Anniversary Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
Triple Espresso: A Highly Caffeinated Comedy will return to Minneapolis' Luminary Arts Center for a three-week limited engagement following its 30th Anniversary national tour, with tickets starting at $32.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2026
Triple Espresso: A Highly Caffeinated Comedy will return to Minneapolis' Luminary Arts Center for a three-week limited engagement following its 30th Anniversary national tour, with tickets starting at $32.
Review: AN ACT OF GOD at Roustabouts Theatre Co
by ErinMarie Reiter - Mar 14, 2026
Turns out the Almighty has a few notes for humanity, and apparently, “An Act of God”, now playing courtesy of Roustabouts Theatre Co at the Scripps Ranch Theatre through March 29th is the best place to deliver them.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Mar 14, 2026
Turns out the Almighty has a few notes for humanity, and apparently, “An Act of God”, now playing courtesy of Roustabouts Theatre Co at the Scripps Ranch Theatre through March 29th is the best place to deliver them.
Interview: Sarah Jane Salonga of WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON at San Diego Junior Theatre
by ErinMarie Reiter - Mar 10, 2026
Interview with 'Where the Mountain Meets the Moon' director Sarah Jane Salonga, who leads a cast of young artists through a story filled with folklore, adventure, and discovery.
by ErinMarie Reiter - Mar 10, 2026
Interview with 'Where the Mountain Meets the Moon' director Sarah Jane Salonga, who leads a cast of young artists through a story filled with folklore, adventure, and discovery.
TRIPLE ESPRESSO, THE MOUSETRAP, and More Set For Theatre L'Homme Dieu 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
Theatre L'Homme Dieu has announced its 66th season, and the first under new Executive and Artistic Director Zach Curtis. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2026
Theatre L'Homme Dieu has announced its 66th season, and the first under new Executive and Artistic Director Zach Curtis. Learn more about the lineup here!
Interview: Michael Pearce Donley of TRIPLE ESPRESSO at 30th Anniversary Tour
by Joe Sarafolean - Oct 19, 2025
Described as a “highly caffeinated comedy,” Triple Espresso centers around three friends whose attempt to break into the spotlight comes crashing down in four minutes on live television.
by Joe Sarafolean - Oct 19, 2025
Described as a “highly caffeinated comedy,” Triple Espresso centers around three friends whose attempt to break into the spotlight comes crashing down in four minutes on live television.
TRIPLE ESPRESSO: A Highly Caffeinated Comedy To Return To The Luminary Arts Center
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025
Triple Espresso: A Highly Caffeinated Comedy returns to the Luminary Arts Center (near Target Field) for a limited holiday run as part of its 30-year anniversary national tour. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025
Triple Espresso: A Highly Caffeinated Comedy returns to the Luminary Arts Center (near Target Field) for a limited holiday run as part of its 30-year anniversary national tour. Learn more!
Video: Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney Star in Trailer for ECHO VALLEY Thriller
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2025
Apple has released the official trailer for Echo Valley, a new thriller film starring Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney. The movie is set to premiere globally on Apple TV+ June 13, 2025. Watch the trailer!
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2025
Apple has released the official trailer for Echo Valley, a new thriller film starring Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney. The movie is set to premiere globally on Apple TV+ June 13, 2025. Watch the trailer!
TRIPLE ESPRESSO to be Presented This Holiday Season at the Plymouth Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2024
TRIPLE ESPRESSO will return for the holiday season, bringing its signature blend of comedy, music, and magic back to the stage at Plymouth Playhouse. The all-star cast will feature all three original actors and creators, Michael Pearce Donley as Hugh Butternut, Bob Stromberg as Bobby Bean, and Bill Arnold as Buzz Maxwell. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 30, 2024
TRIPLE ESPRESSO will return for the holiday season, bringing its signature blend of comedy, music, and magic back to the stage at Plymouth Playhouse. The all-star cast will feature all three original actors and creators, Michael Pearce Donley as Hugh Butternut, Bob Stromberg as Bobby Bean, and Bill Arnold as Buzz Maxwell. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Hinckley Native's New Production Commemorates 130th Anniversary Of The Great Hinckley Fire
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2024
Playwright and theater producer Jeremiah Gamble, originally from Hinckley, MN, was walking on the property where he grew up- feeling a deep connection to the land, to its history, and to his grandparents Howard and Marlene Gamble, who have passed.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 6, 2024
Playwright and theater producer Jeremiah Gamble, originally from Hinckley, MN, was walking on the property where he grew up- feeling a deep connection to the land, to its history, and to his grandparents Howard and Marlene Gamble, who have passed.
Review: TRIPLE ESPRESSO at Plymouth Playhouse
by Jared Fessler - Jul 13, 2024
What did our critic think of TRIPLE ESPRESSO at Plymouth Playhouse?
by Jared Fessler - Jul 13, 2024
What did our critic think of TRIPLE ESPRESSO at Plymouth Playhouse?
Edmund Donovan Cast in Apple Thriller ECHO VALLEY
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2024
Edmund Donovan, who was recently seen on Broadway in the play Clyde's, has been cast in the upcoming thriller Echo Valley from Apple. Donovan joins a stacked cast that includes Julianne Moore, Sydney Sweeney, Domhnall Gleeson, Kyle MacLachlan, and Fiona Shaw. The film is directed by Michael Pearce, who directed 2017's Beast starring Jessie Buckley and Geraldine James. Brad Ingelsby, of Mare of Easttown, wrote the screenplay.
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2024
Edmund Donovan, who was recently seen on Broadway in the play Clyde's, has been cast in the upcoming thriller Echo Valley from Apple. Donovan joins a stacked cast that includes Julianne Moore, Sydney Sweeney, Domhnall Gleeson, Kyle MacLachlan, and Fiona Shaw. The film is directed by Michael Pearce, who directed 2017's Beast starring Jessie Buckley and Geraldine James. Brad Ingelsby, of Mare of Easttown, wrote the screenplay.
BWW Review: BOY: A NEW MUSICAL Premieres at SDMT Stage with A Concert Fundraiser
by E.H. Reiter - May 18, 2022
“boy: a new musical” made it's stage debut in a concert fundraiser at SDMT stage on Monday, May 16th. “boy: a new musical” is still in the development stage, and the concert was a fundraiser to help them continue to work on the show and present it to industry professionals in New York.
by E.H. Reiter - May 18, 2022
“boy: a new musical” made it's stage debut in a concert fundraiser at SDMT stage on Monday, May 16th. “boy: a new musical” is still in the development stage, and the concert was a fundraiser to help them continue to work on the show and present it to industry professionals in New York.
BAFTA Announces 2020 Jury Members for BAFTA BREAKTHROUGH
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 19, 2020
Today, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announces the U.S. and U.K Jury members for this year’s BAFTA Breakthrough initiative, supported by Netflix.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Oct 19, 2020
Today, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announces the U.S. and U.K Jury members for this year’s BAFTA Breakthrough initiative, supported by Netflix.
BAFTA Breakthrough Applications Open Globally For The First Time Across US And UK
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 27, 2020
Today the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced the global launch of BAFTA Breakthrough, its flagship new talent initiative that showcases and supports the next generation of creative talent in film, games and television.
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 27, 2020
Today the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced the global launch of BAFTA Breakthrough, its flagship new talent initiative that showcases and supports the next generation of creative talent in film, games and television.
Bob Stromberg's Show THAT WONDER BOY Returns To The United Solo Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2019
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2019
United Solo Announces THE BEST OF Category, Celebrating Artistic Achievement
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2019
There has never been a lack of extraordinary talent at United Solo. Year by year, audiences have witnessed some of the most amazing solo artists from all over the world share their talents and stories. Some of these artists have made a particularly incredible mark on the audience's hearts through their performances on the United Solo stage at Theatre Row on 42nd Street in Manhattan. Therefore, during the first two weeks of the 10th anniversary season of United Solo, nearly thirty award-winning performers will be gracing the stage once again in THE BEST OF category.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 11, 2019
There has never been a lack of extraordinary talent at United Solo. Year by year, audiences have witnessed some of the most amazing solo artists from all over the world share their talents and stories. Some of these artists have made a particularly incredible mark on the audience's hearts through their performances on the United Solo stage at Theatre Row on 42nd Street in Manhattan. Therefore, during the first two weeks of the 10th anniversary season of United Solo, nearly thirty award-winning performers will be gracing the stage once again in THE BEST OF category.
BAFTA 'Breakthrough Brits' Announces Partnership with Netflix
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 29, 2019
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has today announced Netflix as the main supporting partner for their flagship new talent scheme 'Breakthrough Brits', which showcases and supports the next generation of creative talent across film, games and television.
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 29, 2019
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has today announced Netflix as the main supporting partner for their flagship new talent scheme 'Breakthrough Brits', which showcases and supports the next generation of creative talent across film, games and television.
ROMA Takes Home Top Prize at the BAFTA Awards - Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2019
The EE British Academy Film Awards took place on Sunday 10 February at the Royal Albert Hall, London. The ceremony was hosted by Joanna Lumley and broadcast exclusively on BBC One and BBC One HD.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2019
The EE British Academy Film Awards took place on Sunday 10 February at the Royal Albert Hall, London. The ceremony was hosted by Joanna Lumley and broadcast exclusively on BBC One and BBC One HD.
THE FAVOURITE Leads Nominees for the London Critics' Circle Film Awards
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 21, 2019
The UK's leading film critics today announced the nominations for the 39th annual London Critics' Circle Film Awards presented by Dover Street Entertainment. Yorgos Lanthimos' black comedy The Favourite was out front with 10 nominations, including Film, Director, Screenwriter, Actress for Olivia Colman and Supporting Actress for Rachel Weisz. In addition, the film is nominated for British/Irish Film of the Year.
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 21, 2019
The UK's leading film critics today announced the nominations for the 39th annual London Critics' Circle Film Awards presented by Dover Street Entertainment. Yorgos Lanthimos' black comedy The Favourite was out front with 10 nominations, including Film, Director, Screenwriter, Actress for Olivia Colman and Supporting Actress for Rachel Weisz. In addition, the film is nominated for British/Irish Film of the Year.
'Roma' and 'The Favourite' Lead London Critics' Circle Winners - Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2019
The London Critics Circle Awards were recently announced, with Roma and The Favourite taking home the top prizes of Film of the Year, and British/Irish Film of the Year, respectively. The former took home Director of the Year as well, and the latter took home Screenwriter of the Year, Actress of the Year, and Supporting Actress of the Year.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2019
The London Critics Circle Awards were recently announced, with Roma and The Favourite taking home the top prizes of Film of the Year, and British/Irish Film of the Year, respectively. The former took home Director of the Year as well, and the latter took home Screenwriter of the Year, Actress of the Year, and Supporting Actress of the Year.
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