Michael has written all the films he has directed.

He has also written commissioned scripts, including -

• GIOVANNI'S ROOM - James Baldwin-Scott Inc, Los Angeles.
  Based on the novel.
• THE INCUBATE - Vaughan Films, London.
  Science fiction.
• INSIDE OUT - Signfour Films, London.
  Psychological rural drama à la Lady Chatterley
• ALBINO - Producer - David Elton.
  From the novel by Jack Cope.
• MESSENGER OF THE LOCUSTS - Mukuvisi Films, Zimbabwe.
  Historical drama.
• AXA - Lizard Sarl, Paris.
  Comedy of cult European musician lost in Africa.
• NIGHT OF THE FIREFLIES
  Script in development.
• TRIOMF - Focus Films, London, 'MEDIA' funded.
  On the novel by Marlene van Niekerk - in development.