MICHAEL BURKE

Founder & Director

Michael Burke is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and the founder of Wild Reply, a Dallas-based production company specializing in documentaries and brand films. His work is driven by curiosity, empathy, and a commitment to authentic representation of the people and stories he captures. He has traveled all over in search of subjects, living in national parks and experiencing endless days under the Arctic sun. Five continents down, two to go.

Originally from Chicago, Michael started his career as a producer in the advertising industry, working on national ad campaigns and main title sequences for Marvel Studios. Today, Wild Reply partners with nonprofits, think tanks, and mission-driven brands, and Michael brings his range of experience to guide projects and tell stories that invite reflections and make a difference in the world.

Fun fact:
Michael once performed in Othello at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London.