Biografía
Michael Tessler is an award-winning film and television producer, director, and the Founder & CEO of Multihouse-a creative company operating at the intersection of entertainment, marketing, and impact.
He is known for producing compelling, socially conscious content that drives awareness and action, having led dozens of projects across major networks including Paramount, HBO Max, Discovery, and Lifetime.
His credits include Avatar: Braving the Elements (Paramount/Avatar Studios), the Zac Efron Great Global Cleanup special (HBO Max), Legends of the Deep (Travel), Discovery Live: Into the Blue Hole with Sir Richard Branson (Discovery), and #TextMeWhenYouGetHome (Lifetime). He also co-wrote and produced the Revolutionary War feature One Life to Give.
Tessler is a series regular and executive producer of the YouTube hit The Reel Rejects, a digital platform reaching millions of fans worldwide through entertainment news, reviews, and exclusive content.
He founded the International Youth Congress, which expanded to 25 countries before he turned 17, and has received recognition from President George W. Bush, the United Nations, Congressman Adam B. Schiff, the New York State Legislature, and the City of Los Angeles. He was named Person of the Year by TBR News Media and is a recipient of the Ada Laughlin Edwards Award.
In 2025, Tessler launched MultiCon, a groundbreaking fan and creator experience that blends pop culture and philanthropy, bringing together major celebrities, influencers, and nonprofits to reimagine what a fan convention can achieve.
Under his leadership, Multihouse has secured high-profile partnerships and led multimillion-dollar marketing and communications campaigns that span film, digital, and social impact.
Tessler serves on the Television Academy Diversity & Impact Committee and is a proud member of the Global Entertainment Marketing Academy. His work has been featured in Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, MSN, and LAist, among others.
A three-term elected councilmember representing the Hollywood Studio District, he served as district chair until 2023.
Tessler serves as executive producer on the upcoming Paralympic sled hockey feature documentary co-created by Multihouse and Impact Studios.
