Michael Stieber was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Neshaminy High School as an Art and Music major, he found himself heading to Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. Here he acquired his BFA degree majoring in Computer Animation with a minor in Photography. Before graduation, he produced two commercials: a Public Service Announcement, for various ABC affiliates, and one for DirecTV. Since then, he has worked on numerous Oscar winning theatrical and short films, video games, and streaming/direct to DVD films. Michael is currently working for DreamWorks Animation in Glendale, CA.