Michael Benjamin Bay (born February 17, 1965) is an American film director and producer. He is known for directing high-budget action films characterized by their fast edits, stylistic visuals and substantial practical special effects. His films, which include Armageddon (1998), Pearl Harbor (2001) and the Transformers film series (2007-present), have grossed over three billion dollars world-wide. He is co-founder of commercial production house The Institute, a.k.a.
