Michael Paul Stephenson is an American film director, producer, writer, and actor whose work is recognized for its humor and poignant humanity. His latest film Girlfriend's Day (2017) is a Netflix original film starring Bob Odenkirk. His non-fiction films include the crowd-pleasing and critically-acclaimed documentaries Best Worst Movie (2010) and The American Scream (2012). His filmmaking career began as a child actor starring in the cult movie Troll 2 (1990). He is a member of the Directors Guild of America and resides in Los Angeles with his wife and three daughters.