We recently connected with Michael Berg and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Michael thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Let’s kick things off with your mission – what is it and what’s the story behind why it’s your mission?

I spent 10 years teaching in the Texas public school system, and during that time I gained deep insight into the limitations of traditional education models. Today, students spend eight hours in a series of classrooms, with teachers expected to ignite enthusiasm for every subject, every day. Yet a 2024 Gallup poll showed that only 47% of students in grades 5–12 feel engaged by school.

What if we redesigned school to look more like college—where choice drives investment? Instead of pushing every student through the same content at the same time, we could let their passions lead. A student fascinated by sports could focus on kinesiology and physical development. A robotics enthusiast could meet early reading benchmarks, then spend years building their math and engineering knowledge. Students who need to work could attend part-time, learning relevant, interest-based skills while supporting themselves.

In my own classroom, most discipline issues stemmed from disengagement, not misbehavior. When students are given meaningful choices, they show up. If we rethink education around what students want to learn—not just what we require—we could transform the outcomes entirely.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I’m Michael Berg — a Texas-based director, dancer, and content creator with a passion for telling human stories in dynamic, emotionally resonant ways. I got my start in the classroom, spending ten years as a public-school teacher, where I not only taught but learned: about people, about communication, and about how creativity could change someone’s entire outlook. That experience taught me how to make complicated things simple and how to engage even the most reluctant audience — two skills that have deeply shaped how I approach my work today.

My creative journey started in dance, performing and choreographing professionally, including three seasons with the Dallas Cowboys Rhythm & Blue. Over time, I expanded into video production — first as a tool to support my dance students, and eventually as a full creative pursuit. Today, I write, direct, shoot, and edit short films, branded content, and digital ads. I’ve created campaigns for brands like Amazon and Ralph Interactive and crafted viral social videos that reach across platforms.

I specialize in helping small businesses and creators turn their message into visually compelling content that connects. Whether that’s a 60-second ad that makes people laugh and click, or a short film that leaves them thinking — I’m drawn to storytelling that feels honest, layered, and human.

What sets me apart is the range I bring — from concept to camera to post, I do it all. But more importantly, I care deeply about every project I touch. I’m not interested in cookie-cutter content or checking a box. I want to help people feel something — whether that’s wonder, humor, relatability, or just a reason to stop scrolling.

I’m most proud of the stories I’ve been trusted to tell, especially the ones that amplify voices and ideas that might otherwise go unheard. Whether it’s a short film about family, a dance that channels collective emotion, or a coffee shop ad that makes you double-take — my goal is to leave an impact.

For potential clients, collaborators, or fans: I want you to know I show up with heart, humor, and hustle. I’m always growing, always experimenting, and always looking for the next story worth telling — maybe it’s yours.

Is there mission driving your creative journey?

What drives my creative journey is the pursuit of self-discovery. Growing up, I was the guy who did everything — theater, choir, drumline, orchestra, yearbook, honor guard, AP classes, even sports (if bowling counts). In college, I started as a Forensics major before switching to Education. While teaching, I explored the medical field, started dancing, and began making videos.

After leaving the school system, I dove fully into creative work — producing short-form content, short films, and even contributing to a feature film. For a long time, I believed I was just a Jack-of-all-trades, someone with too many interests to choose just one. But as I’ve grown, I’ve realized that what I was really searching for was a sense of belonging — a group, a purpose, a place.

Now, I’ve shifted my focus. Instead of trying to fit into a mold or follow someone else’s path, I’m choosing projects that bring me joy and allow me to express who I really am. My goal is to find and embrace my true self — and to help others do the same through the work I create.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

The most rewarding part of being an artist is getting to turn my imagination into reality. Sure, I’m still working on the dream where I have millions of dollars and my own island getaway — but creatively speaking, I already get to live the dream. If I’m driving and hear a song that sparks an idea for a dance show, I can bring that vision to life and perform it. If I’m sipping coffee on a Tuesday and randomly imagine what it would be like if rap lyrics were delivered as over-the-top dramatic monologues, I can get up and film it.

That freedom — to take a thought and make it tangible — is powerful. I’m not just thinking about ideas, I’m building them, performing them, releasing them into the world. As an artist, I get to create things that didn’t exist yesterday. I get to reshape my world and maybe, if I’m lucky, shift someone else’s too. That’s the real magic.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://linktr.ee/bergmedia

Image Credits

Dallas Cowboys Rhythm and Blue photo taken by @rhileephotog