Michael Sladek Email & Phone Number

United States

New York City Metropolitan Area

Teach 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.

Brooklyn, Ny

Director-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

Greater New York City Area

Provide 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

United States

Oversaw industry outreach and communications as well as the accreditation process for industry professionals attending the 2023 Tribeca Festival.

Greater New York City Area

Taught 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.

Greater New York City Area

Coordinated 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.

Greater New York City Area

Served 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.

Greater New York City Area

Managed 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.

Greater New York City Area

Served 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.

Bennington, Vt

Assisted 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.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Assisted CFO of major entertainment industry ad agency whose clients included Paramount and CBS TV. Promoted to Office Manager.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Professional 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

Drama And Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

Drama And Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

Drama And Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

Film Production