Michael Whitton is an American

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and film editor based in Los Angeles, California. Both his feature directorial and picture editorial debut is the independent romantic comedy film '' Exit Strategy'', released in the U.S. in February 2012 and considered by some as one of the most popular comedy feature films released in 2012. Prior to ''Exit Strategy'', Whitton directed and edited the short film '' Trumped''. He is also involved in the process of filmmaking in various capacities, credited as writer, colorist, sound designer, and

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on his films, which tend to explore the psychocultural themes of control and temptation, more specifically, how and when "the demons set in," or when the emotional and physical demands that people make on themselves and/or others are not met. As an

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and

in advertising, Whitton is credited with the

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and cover artwork featured on many commercial album releases including

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's '' Trailerhead'' series: ''

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'' (2011), ''Nu Epiq'' (2014), and Globus' ''

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'' (2011).

Filmography

*'' Seventy-Nine'' (2014) *'' Exit Strategy'' (2012) *'' Trumped'' (2009)

References

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* * Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Film directors from Los Angeles {{US-film-director-stub