Micah Barber is a kids & family director from Austin. He has been recognized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences as a Director (Student Academy Award Finalist) and Screenwriter (Nicholl Fellowship Semifinalist). The imagination and sense of joy and wonder displayed in his short films first attracted the attention of Terrence Malick's wife, Alexandra, who asked to produce The Adventures of Thomas & Felix, his first feature film. It has been called “A stellar (and rare) indie family film,” winning several screenplay prizes and a “Best Family Film” distinction during its run at festivals across the country.
Micah is developing several projects for kids and imaginative adults. His style is joyful and complex, often featuring vulnerable coming-of-age heroes, and with a nod to Hayao Miyazaki, Jim Henson, and 1980s classics. Before making his own features, Micah (a former musician himself ) assisted producer Fred Miller in the development and production of the family movie Angels Sing, starring Harry Connick, Jr.; Willie Nelson; Connie Britton; Kris Kristofferson; and a host of Austin music legends. Micah’s newest screenplays include the middle school comedy-drama Chess Club, and the pirate adventure Winter Island with co-writer Tony Faia. Micah is attached to direct both. He teaches film at The University of Texas at Austin, including an innovative course created with executive Jordan Levin.
