Mike Benner Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

- Lead creative development and scriptwriting for various television and film projects, ensuring originality and alignment with studio expectations. - Oversee production processes, from initial concept to final edits, for content across multiple platforms.- Manage collaborative efforts with writers, artists, and production teams to deliver engaging entertainment experiences.- Execute project pitches and development with focus on innovation and audience engagement.Key Accomplishments- Served as head writer and showrunner of the adult animated show "That Lion Show" on Roku Channel, leading a staff of writers and production team through season one from March 2020 to March 2023- Wrote "Destroy All Neighbors," a horror comedy film that premiered in theaters and on Shudder in January 2024- Pitched and sold numerous television and film projects, such as "Normal Kids" with Cartoon Network, "Principle" with Comedy Central, among others.- Adapted and developed multiple series based on existing intellectual property, including "Danger Mouse" and “Count Duckula” for the BBC and Netflix, "Apple & Onion" for Cartoon Network, “Adoonga” for Fremantle Media, “Ryan” for Kakao Entertainment, contributing significantly to current on-air success.- Crafted and produced a range of short films, short form series, music videos, augmented reality social media games, and more, showcasing versatility in content creation.- Created content and written bespoke copy on a freelance basis for clients including Google, Netflix, and Max.

- Created, produced, edited, and co-hosted--along with comedians Jamel Johnson and Peter Moses--the popular comedic podcast about basketball, focusing primarily on the NBA and WNBA- More than 900,000 downloads over the show's eight year run- Ran a successful Patreon, releasing exclusive audio episodes and videos on a 2-3 time weekly basis- Produced many successful live shows and events

- Led daily pickets during the historic 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes- Responsible for maintaining safety and order for hundreds of union members each day- Helped run special pickets and cross-union events and marches

Playa Vista, California, Us

- Ideated and produced engaging content that resonated with diverse audiences for major entertainment studios.- Led meetings and creative brainstorms with personnel from across Fullscreen, as well as pitch meetings with clients.- Developed marketing strategies for major entertainment brands, including Universal, Max, DirecTV and more.

- Wrote, produced and edited content across all socials- Created several live action short-form series, such as "Board As F*ck" and "Cartoon Therapy"- Contributed to other live action short-form series across Super Deluxe and Live Super Deluxe- Collaborated with merchandising department to create new lines of apparel and drive sales via promotions across socials- Specialized in gamifying community management, creating interactive experiences for Super Deluxe's devoted fanbase

Bachelor'S Degree, Journalism

Certificate, Film Editing