Michael Nili has produced three award-winning short films: A Fishy State of Mind (2019) (director, co-writer). It won "Best Complete Experience" (competition of films made within 3 days) at the All-American High School Film Festival in NYC. He also produced Portraits (2019) (writer, 2nd unit director), an official "Best of Fest" selection.

His latest short film Milf Men (2022) (director, dp) screened May 26, 2023 at The Great Film Club in Gardena, CA.