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Michael Akers is a Director, Scriptwriter, Producer, Editor and Script American born on 5 september 1970 at Ephrata (USA)

Michael Akers

Michael Akers
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Birth name Michael D. Ackers Jr.
Nationality USA
Birth 5 september 1970 (53 years) at Ephrata (USA)

Michael D. Akers (born September 5, 1970 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania) is an American film director, producer, screenwriter and editor. In 2000, he founded United Gay Network (UGN) with his longtime partner, Sandon Berg. Most of his films are LGBT-related.

Usually with

Sandon Berg
Sandon Berg
(5 films)
Deven Green
Deven Green
(2 films)
Matthew Montgomery
Matthew Montgomery
(1 films)
Ronnie Kerr
Ronnie Kerr
(1 films)
Judy Tenuta
Judy Tenuta
(1 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Michael Akers (6 films)

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Director

Morgan
Morgan (2012)

Directed by Michael Akers
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Films about sexuality, Sports films, LGBT-related films, Films about disabilities, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Rating66% 3.342523.342523.342523.342523.34252
A gay and paralyzed young athlete attempts to live his life in a situation far from desirable. After an accident leaves him paralyzed from the waist down, Morgan Oliver (played by Leo Minaya), is first seen wallowing in a state of depression, drowning his sorrows in beer as he watches bicycle racing (the sport that at once defined his sense of purpose and drove him to his catalytic accident) on television. He meets Dean Kagan (played by Jack Kesy) who helps him through the way and a romantic relationship develops between the two. Once Morgan knows about the New York Haven Cycle Race, he decides to take part in the race with the help of Kagan and sponsorship from Tread Bike Shop.
Phoenix
Phoenix (2006)

Directed by Michael Akers
Origin USA
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Deven Green
Rating56% 2.805322.805322.805322.805322.80532
Phoenix is the story of a suspenseful and mysterious journey of two jilted lovers following the trail of their mutual betrayer. Ken Sparks (played by Gaetano Jones) has had some urgent business matter to attend in Phoenix, Arizona after a land deal has gone sour. In the process, he is also leaving behind his lover boy friend Dylan (Chad Edward Bartley) making promises for Dylan's birthday. Despite Dylan having delusions that Ken might me the one for him, Ken on the other hand doesn't want Dylan to join in with him in Phoenix and makes empty promises to keep Dylan in
Matrimonium
Matrimonium (2005)

Directed by Michael Akers
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Sandon Berg, Deven Green
Rating49% 2.491262.491262.491262.491262.49126
Malcolm Caufield (Rick Federman), a straight guy decides to go on a reality show called "Matrimonium" for a chance to win a million dollars. The sum comes handy after his allowance was cut off by his family. The reality show however has put a twist. Malcolm has to put a charade that he has suddenly turned "gay" and in a spoof arranged by the TV hostess (Deven Green), he is marrying the very gay Spencer Finch (Sandon Berg). All he has to do to win the prize is to convince his family (Bruce Cronander & Sondra Thieret) to attend the nationally televised same-sex wedding of their "now gay" son. Can Malcolm convince them and what are his true feelings towards his supposed TV scam partner and "lover"?
Gone, But Not Forgotten
Gone, But Not Forgotten (2003)
, 1h30
Directed by Michael Akers
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Matthew Montgomery, Sandon Berg
Rating56% 2.800062.800062.800062.800062.80006
Mark (Matthew Montgomery) falls while rock climbing. Drew (Aaron Orr) a forest ranger saves him and watches over him at the hospital. Drew, seeing Mark suffering from amnesia, offers Mark to move in with him to try to help him out until he regains his memory. This propels the two men into a passionate affair. But things start to change as Mark's memory slowly returns.

Scriptwriter

Morgan
Morgan (2012)

Directed by Michael Akers
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Films about sexuality, Sports films, LGBT-related films, Films about disabilities, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Roles Writer
Rating66% 3.342523.342523.342523.342523.34252
A gay and paralyzed young athlete attempts to live his life in a situation far from desirable. After an accident leaves him paralyzed from the waist down, Morgan Oliver (played by Leo Minaya), is first seen wallowing in a state of depression, drowning his sorrows in beer as he watches bicycle racing (the sport that at once defined his sense of purpose and drove him to his catalytic accident) on television. He meets Dean Kagan (played by Jack Kesy) who helps him through the way and a romantic relationship develops between the two. Once Morgan knows about the New York Haven Cycle Race, he decides to take part in the race with the help of Kagan and sponsorship from Tread Bike Shop.
Matrimonium
Matrimonium (2005)

Directed by Michael Akers
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Sandon Berg, Deven Green
Rating49% 2.491262.491262.491262.491262.49126
Malcolm Caufield (Rick Federman), a straight guy decides to go on a reality show called "Matrimonium" for a chance to win a million dollars. The sum comes handy after his allowance was cut off by his family. The reality show however has put a twist. Malcolm has to put a charade that he has suddenly turned "gay" and in a spoof arranged by the TV hostess (Deven Green), he is marrying the very gay Spencer Finch (Sandon Berg). All he has to do to win the prize is to convince his family (Bruce Cronander & Sondra Thieret) to attend the nationally televised same-sex wedding of their "now gay" son. Can Malcolm convince them and what are his true feelings towards his supposed TV scam partner and "lover"?
Gone, But Not Forgotten
Gone, But Not Forgotten (2003)
, 1h30
Directed by Michael Akers
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Matthew Montgomery, Sandon Berg
Roles Story
Rating56% 2.800062.800062.800062.800062.80006
Mark (Matthew Montgomery) falls while rock climbing. Drew (Aaron Orr) a forest ranger saves him and watches over him at the hospital. Drew, seeing Mark suffering from amnesia, offers Mark to move in with him to try to help him out until he regains his memory. This propels the two men into a passionate affair. But things start to change as Mark's memory slowly returns.

Producer

Morgan
Morgan (2012)

Directed by Michael Akers
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Films about sexuality, Sports films, LGBT-related films, Films about disabilities, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Roles Producer
Rating66% 3.342523.342523.342523.342523.34252
A gay and paralyzed young athlete attempts to live his life in a situation far from desirable. After an accident leaves him paralyzed from the waist down, Morgan Oliver (played by Leo Minaya), is first seen wallowing in a state of depression, drowning his sorrows in beer as he watches bicycle racing (the sport that at once defined his sense of purpose and drove him to his catalytic accident) on television. He meets Dean Kagan (played by Jack Kesy) who helps him through the way and a romantic relationship develops between the two. Once Morgan knows about the New York Haven Cycle Race, he decides to take part in the race with the help of Kagan and sponsorship from Tread Bike Shop.
Matrimonium
Matrimonium (2005)

Directed by Michael Akers
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Sandon Berg, Deven Green
Roles Producer
Rating49% 2.491262.491262.491262.491262.49126
Malcolm Caufield (Rick Federman), a straight guy decides to go on a reality show called "Matrimonium" for a chance to win a million dollars. The sum comes handy after his allowance was cut off by his family. The reality show however has put a twist. Malcolm has to put a charade that he has suddenly turned "gay" and in a spoof arranged by the TV hostess (Deven Green), he is marrying the very gay Spencer Finch (Sandon Berg). All he has to do to win the prize is to convince his family (Bruce Cronander & Sondra Thieret) to attend the nationally televised same-sex wedding of their "now gay" son. Can Malcolm convince them and what are his true feelings towards his supposed TV scam partner and "lover"?
Gone, But Not Forgotten
Gone, But Not Forgotten (2003)
, 1h30
Directed by Michael Akers
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Matthew Montgomery, Sandon Berg
Roles Producer
Rating56% 2.800062.800062.800062.800062.80006
Mark (Matthew Montgomery) falls while rock climbing. Drew (Aaron Orr) a forest ranger saves him and watches over him at the hospital. Drew, seeing Mark suffering from amnesia, offers Mark to move in with him to try to help him out until he regains his memory. This propels the two men into a passionate affair. But things start to change as Mark's memory slowly returns.

Editor

Morgan
Morgan (2012)

Directed by Michael Akers
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Films about sexuality, Sports films, LGBT-related films, Films about disabilities, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Rating66% 3.342523.342523.342523.342523.34252
A gay and paralyzed young athlete attempts to live his life in a situation far from desirable. After an accident leaves him paralyzed from the waist down, Morgan Oliver (played by Leo Minaya), is first seen wallowing in a state of depression, drowning his sorrows in beer as he watches bicycle racing (the sport that at once defined his sense of purpose and drove him to his catalytic accident) on television. He meets Dean Kagan (played by Jack Kesy) who helps him through the way and a romantic relationship develops between the two. Once Morgan knows about the New York Haven Cycle Race, he decides to take part in the race with the help of Kagan and sponsorship from Tread Bike Shop.
Love Life
Love Life (2006)
, 1h12
Origin USA
Genres Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Ronnie Kerr
Rating51% 2.5621752.5621752.5621752.5621752.562175
Joe (Stephan D. Gill), a closeted gay former pro-athlete is in a "marriage of convenience" with Mary (Stephanie Kirchen), college friend, a bisexual woman who has married him to please her mother and not be cut off from finances and inheritance. But there is also an agreement that each is free to have sex partners on the side. Mary isn't really that interested in sex, while Joe cruises parks for other guys. Even though she's not supposed to be, Mary is jealous and resentful of the men Joe picks up, but mostly she is afraid that he might someday fall in love with one of them and decide to end their sham marriage.
Phoenix
Phoenix (2006)

Directed by Michael Akers
Origin USA
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Deven Green
Rating56% 2.805322.805322.805322.805322.80532
Phoenix is the story of a suspenseful and mysterious journey of two jilted lovers following the trail of their mutual betrayer. Ken Sparks (played by Gaetano Jones) has had some urgent business matter to attend in Phoenix, Arizona after a land deal has gone sour. In the process, he is also leaving behind his lover boy friend Dylan (Chad Edward Bartley) making promises for Dylan's birthday. Despite Dylan having delusions that Ken might me the one for him, Ken on the other hand doesn't want Dylan to join in with him in Phoenix and makes empty promises to keep Dylan in
Matrimonium
Matrimonium (2005)

Directed by Michael Akers
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Sandon Berg, Deven Green
Rating49% 2.491262.491262.491262.491262.49126
Malcolm Caufield (Rick Federman), a straight guy decides to go on a reality show called "Matrimonium" for a chance to win a million dollars. The sum comes handy after his allowance was cut off by his family. The reality show however has put a twist. Malcolm has to put a charade that he has suddenly turned "gay" and in a spoof arranged by the TV hostess (Deven Green), he is marrying the very gay Spencer Finch (Sandon Berg). All he has to do to win the prize is to convince his family (Bruce Cronander & Sondra Thieret) to attend the nationally televised same-sex wedding of their "now gay" son. Can Malcolm convince them and what are his true feelings towards his supposed TV scam partner and "lover"?
Flirting with Anthony
Flirting with Anthony (2005)
, 1h28
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Erotic thriller
Themes Films about sexuality, Erotic films, LGBT-related films, Erotic thriller films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Mink Stole, Judy Tenuta
Rating27% 1.3590551.3590551.3590551.3590551.359055
Anthony is member of a gang. As a revenge for something not clearly said, he gets caught and placed by Jack and another man into a garage. Here Jack is torturing and sexually abusing Anthony. Bruno comes into the garage and is doing the same while Jack is leaving, although he comes back rescues Anthony and both starting in return torturing Bruno. They go away leaving wounded Bruno in the garage. Some times later Anthony lives together with Donna and her gay brother. While they were playing at home, Donna receives a phone call, telling her that her father died. Anthony and Donna decide to drive to the funeral. On their long journey they meet several people. For the nights, they stay in motels and have sexy plays with two male prostitutes, one called in by Anthony. The other called in on the next night by Donna. In their journey they also meet Jack; the second time at a petrol station, where Anthony and Jack have sex in the toilets. Anthony falls for Jack and decides to stay with him, while Donna decided to leave them and is driving home.