Born in Oakland, California, Michael D Jones is a film producer with over 30 years experience, specializing in assembling and facilitating teams for successful feature film production. After studying with Anna Deveare Smith at San Francisco's prestigious ACT, Jones moved to Los Angeles in 1991and worked steadily in production. First, as a PA, then as Location Manager, 2nd AD, Production Coordinator, Unit Production Manager, and finally Producer. His experience as a UPM and Line Producer runs the gamut of filmed formats: network television, cable television, multi-camera series, reality television, music videos, industrials, film shorts, and feature films. His television work includes: EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION, UNSOLVED MYSTERIES, and the comedy specials of Bill Maher, Kathy Griffin, Jeff Foxworthy, and David Spade. His feature film work includes: HIGH VOLTAGE (with Luke Wilson), BIT, THE CON IS ON (with Uma Thurman and Tim Roth), INTRUDER (with Moby), and the remake of the horror classic CABIN FEVER. In 2019, Jones wrapped production on three shorts (MISTRESS RED, US, and SWEDISH EROTICA) and the feature film VIOLET, written and directed by Justine Bateman, and starring Olivia Munn, Justin Theroux, and Luke Bracey. VIOLET will premiere at the 2020 SXSW Film Festival. Other films to be released in 2022 are there forthcoming ROBOTS, and NINE BULLETS. His production company, Silver Heart Productions, is developing several projects. Jones is a member of the DGA, SAG and the PGA and resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico.