Biography
Michael Valenzuela is credited as the grip on the 2000 film But I'm a Cheerleader. In this role, Valenzuela was responsible for setting up, adjusting, and maintaining equipment used to secure lighting, cameras, and other production tools during filming. Grips ensure that scenes are captured safely and efficiently, working closely with the camera and electrical departments to support the visual requirements of a shoot.
The film But I'm a Cheerleader is a comedy that follows a teenage girl sent to a conversion therapy camp, where she discovers her true identity. Valenzuela’s contribution as grip was part of the behind-the-scenes team that enabled the production to execute its visual style and staging. No additional credits or biographical details beyond this film are recorded in available i…
