Born in Pennsylvania and graduated from NYU"s undergraduate film program. He learned how to make independent films by working as a lighting technician on projects such as Transamerica with Felicity Huffman, John Cameron Mitchell’s Shortbus and Pride and Glory with Edward Norton, Colin Ferrell, and Jon Voight. He also developed his visual style by working as a storyboard artist on projects including The Hebrew Hammer to the thriller Journey to the End of the Night with Brendan Fraser. He has rounded out his experience as an editor on a number of commercials and movie trailers. He first toured the festival circuit with The Underdogs. A few years later, Mickle and Damici wrote Mulberry Street, Mickle’s feature directorial debut which earned critical acclaim in festival sand among horror aficionados all over the world. Stake Land continues their exploration of the darker aspects of American culture by reimagining traditional elements of horror.