Filmmaker Michael Sládek makes original feature-length films, shorts and series, as well as client-generated commercials, branded content, industrials, web series, and music videos. He also freelances as a director, writer, editor, producer, and creative consultant. Made under his Brooklyn-based Plug Ugly Films banner, his original feature length films include CON ARTIST (New Yorker Films, The Orchard), BAM150 (Cinema Guild), and DEVILS ARE DREAMING (Dances With Films Jury Award). His original shorts include ALL AGAINST THE SEA (Woodstock Film Festival) and WE LIVE ON YOUR STREET (Slamdance Film Festival Anarchy & Jury Awards). He’s a 2013 Acker Award recipient for filmmaking. Currently serving as the New York Consultant for SAGindie, Michael also teaches in the film department at Wagner College. He’s worked full-time for Tribeca Film Festival, MTV News, WCTV, for author Jamaica Kincaid, for ad agency Jacobs & Gerber, as a freelance journalist, as a punk band manager, and a marketing designer. A SAG-AFTRA member and longtime theater actor and director, Michael is originally from Denver, CO and Southern California, and he studied theater at Orange Coast College and UCLA. See www.PlugUglyFilms.com for more.
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Adjunct ProfessorWagner CollegeUnited States -
Adjunct ProfessorWagner College Sep 2021 - PresentNew York City Metropolitan AreaTeach an overview of the American motion picture industry, focusing on the business, craft, art, science and history of film and television development, production, and distribution.
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Director, Writer, Producer, Consultant, EditorPlug Ugly Films 2000 - PresentBrooklyn, NyDirector-writer-producer credits include Con Artist (New Yorker Films, The Orchard), BAM150 (Cinema Guild, Argot Pictures), and Devils Are Dreaming (Jury Award at Dances With Films) plus numerous shorts, music videos, web series, and industrials. Provide creative consultation and writing services for numerous clients in the film and media industries. Handle all production company design and writing, plus business development and client relations for Plug Ugly Films. Currently in development on multiple original projects. www.PlugUglyFilms.com
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New York ConsultantSagindie Jan 2006 - PresentGreater New York City AreaProvide consultation and representation for national independent film organization that acts as a bridge between independent filmmakers and SAG-AFTRA, the actors union. Serve as troubleshooter and negotiator for producers seeking outside help with union-related issues. Regularly produce, moderate, and participate in panels and workshops at industry events. Attend film festivals and markets including Sundance Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, Woodstock Film Festival, IFP Film Week, the Gotham Awards, and more. Regularly lead workshops for producing and directing classes at various film schools including NYU, Columbia, Brooklyn College, Pratt, etc. www.SAGindie.org
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Industry ManagerTribeca Apr 2023 - Jul 2023United StatesOversaw industry outreach and communications as well as the accreditation process for industry professionals attending the 2023 Tribeca Festival. -
Adjunct ProfessorColumbia University In The City Of New York Sep 2019 - May 2020Greater New York City AreaTaught undergraduate course Directing Actors I, in which student filmmakers are required to learn the basics of acting theories and practicalities via improvisations and scene study, plus casting and then working with actors in scenes. The class is a hands-on workshop wherein certain skills are developed to communicate and troubleshoot with actors to mold their performances within the pressures of the filmmaking process. -
Production CoordinatorWctv Jan 2006 - Jun 2010Greater New York City AreaCoordinated various productions for major NYC media marketing company whose clients included Clinton Foundation, MasterCard, and Alibaba. Coordinated and produced video shoots with global business and political leaders, including President Bill Clinton. Served as Press Coordinator for the Clinton Global Initiative’s yearly gathering of world leaders. Coordinated press at CGI University events in New Orleans, including an on-site visit to post-Hurricane Katrina 9th Ward with President Clinton, Brad Pitt, and Angelina Jolie. Coordinated production office, tape library, and live feeds.
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Filmmaker CoordinatorTribeca Film Festival Jan 2005 - May 2006Greater New York City AreaServed as the primary coordinator for approximately 30 films during the 2004 and 2005 iterations of NYC’s most famous international film festival. Coordinated film deliverables, schedules, and special needs leading up to and during the festival. Introduced films and moderated Q&A’s.
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Punk Band Manager & Marketing DesignerFreelance Manager, Marketing Designer 2001 - 2005Greater New York City AreaManaged and designed marketing for the NYC punk bands Stupid and The Sobs. Both bands recorded albums, went on tours, made music videos, licensed music to and scored commercials for Nickelodeon and independent films.
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Talent Coordinator, Floor Producer, Assistant To Supervising ProducerMtv News Sep 1998 - May 2001Greater New York City AreaServed as Floor Producer and Assistant to the Supervising Producer for the weekly live magazine show MTV News 1515 and for Daily News briefs during the heyday of MTV News. Started in the department as Talent Coordinator for on-air news correspondents Kurt Loder, Tabitha Soren, John Norris, Serena Altschul, and Chris Connelly. Worked production at live events including the Video Music Awards, Grammy’s, Woodstock ‘99, and Tibetan Freedom Concert. Served as production coordinator on MTV specials including the documentary True Life: I’m a Porn Star.
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Personal AssistantJamaica Kincaid Jan 1996 - Jan 1998Bennington, VtAssisted award-winning writer and Harvard professor in the publication of two books, on speaking engagements, and in the reorganization and day-to-day workings of her home office.
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Executive Assistant & Office ManagerJacobs & Gerber 1992 - 1995Greater Los Angeles AreaAssisted CFO of major entertainment industry ad agency whose clients included Paramount and CBS TV. Promoted to Office Manager.
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Professional ActorFreelance Actor 1988 - 1995Greater Los Angeles AreaProfessional film & stage actor. Multiple theater credits; a few film credits; member of SAG-AFTRA; former member of Kadmus Theater Studio; former member of Orange Coast Rep
Michael Sladek Education Details
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Drama And Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General -
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Drama And Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General -
Film Production
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Michael Sladek works for Wagner College
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Michael Sladek's current role is Adjunct Professor.
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Michael Sladek attended Ucla Extension, Santa Monica College, Orange Coast College, New York Film Academy.
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