Michael Nathanson is a Senior Executive with over three decades of experience in the Motion Picture and Entertainment Industry. He has served as either a Chairman or President of four major motion picture companies including, Odd Lot Entertainment, MGM Pictures, Columbia Pictures, and New Regency. Michael has overseen every aspect of the motion picture industry ranging from, development, production, business affairs, marketing and distribution. In addition, he is also a successful a producer with acclaimed credits including the Academy Award winning - L.A. Confidential, A Time to Kill as well as the Academy Nominated - Hell or High Water Michael has strong leadership skills and is transparent when communicating. He has in depth experience with project management and development . He has led negotiations with union agreements as well as IP acquisitions. He has experience with the international market place both in distribution and production. He has put together creative marketing teams and is a innovator with application of market research in the process of creative development and production. Michael has a keen understanding of how commerce and art can co exist. In the movie business each movie on a studio slate is a start up venture that requires entrepreneurial skills from the executive in charge.