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Michael Esser

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Michael Esser is an accomplished writer, project developer for co-productions and an expert in intellectual property scouting. Currently based in Los Angeles and Berlin, he serves as a critical advisor to European companies forming co-production agreements with U.S. networks and studios, a role that has resulted in numerous successful partnerships, based on Pulitzer Prize winning IP he optioned. Before relocating to the United States, Michael worked in development roles for esteemed German media companies like UFA and Ziegler Film. At Ziegler Film until 2000, he spearheaded the adaptation of over 30 novels into TV movies. His efforts culminated in winning the Deutscher Fernsehpreis for his show running role in the German adaptation of "Ugly Betty." Subsequently, he founded Dramaworks, a creative agency that flourished from 2000, representing a diverse range of talent and serving major German networks and studios. Michael began his career by editing award-winning films and directing commercials for high-profile clients like Procter & Gamble and Nestle. Separately, Michael has also made his mark in academia and advisory roles. He advises the European Union on science communication and has lectured at prestigious institutions, including UCLA, the Italian Film Academy, and the German Film University where he currently teaches writing for TV series in cooperation with Netflix. These academic roles are underpinned by his PhD from TU Berlin, which adds a scholarly dimension to his practical acumen in content strategy and story development. He is a member of the German Television Academy (DafF) and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (IATAS) and serves as a juror for both institutions. Volunteering his time, Michael is a panelist for the Neighborhood Justice Program of the City Attorney of Los Angeles. Beyond his professional and volunteer commitments, he is an avid marathon runner and enjoys flying single-engine airplanes. Now a U.S. citizen as of 2023, Michael continues to serve as a transatlantic bridge in the realm of storytelling and content development.

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Filmography

Writer

15

Type

Year

Mantrailer - Spuren des Verbrechens Poster

Mantrailer - Spuren des Verbrechens TV Movie2013

Eine wie Keine Poster

Eine wie Keine TV Series2009

Alles was zählt Poster

Alles was zählt TV Series2006

That's Life Poster

That's Life TV Series2005

Verkauftes Land Poster

Verkauftes Land Documentary2003

Der Mörder in meiner Nähe Poster

Der Mörder in meiner Nähe TV Movie2000

Männer und andere Katastrophen Poster

Männer und andere Katastrophen TV Movie1999

Riding the Storm Poster

Riding the Storm TV Series1999

Verbotene Liebe Poster

Verbotene Liebe TV Series1995

L'amore dopo Poster

L'amore dopo Feature Film1994

Auf eigene Gefahr Poster

Auf eigene Gefahr TV Series1993

Tonfilm Filmton TV Movie1991

Venedig, traumhaft billig TV Movie1989

Demokratie des Könnens TV Movie1984

Der R3formator Poster

Der R3formator Mini-Series

Producer

27

Type

Year

Die Lichtenbergs - zwei Brüder, drei Frauen und jede Menge Zoff Poster

Die Lichtenbergs - zwei Brüder, drei Frauen und jede Menge Zoff TV Movie2014

Mantrailer - Spuren des Verbrechens Poster

Mantrailer - Spuren des Verbrechens TV Movie2013

Eine wie Keine Poster

Eine wie Keine TV Series2009

In Search of an Impotent Man Poster

In Search of an Impotent Man Feature Film2003

Prince Charming Poster

Prince Charming TV Movie2003

Rotlicht - Die Stunde des Jägers TV Movie2002

Das Weibernest Poster

Das Weibernest TV Movie2001

Der Vamp im Schlafrock Poster

Der Vamp im Schlafrock TV Movie2001

Der Verleger Poster

Der Verleger TV Movie2001

Frauen, die Prosecco trinken Poster

Frauen, die Prosecco trinken TV Movie2001

Georgian Grapes Poster

Georgian Grapes Short Film2001

Ich pfeif' auf schöne Männer Poster

Ich pfeif' auf schöne Männer TV Movie2001

Männer sind zum Abgewöhnen Poster

Männer sind zum Abgewöhnen TV Movie2001

Der Mörder in meiner Nähe Poster

Der Mörder in meiner Nähe TV Movie2000

Rotlicht - In der Höhle des Löwen TV Movie2000

Can I Be Your Bratwurst, Please? Poster

Can I Be Your Bratwurst, Please? Short Film1999

Dream a Little Dream Poster

Dream a Little Dream Short Film1999

Erotic Tales III Poster

Erotic Tales III Short Film1999

Männer sind wie Schokolade Poster

Männer sind wie Schokolade TV Movie1999

Männer und andere Katastrophen Poster

Männer und andere Katastrophen TV Movie1999

Mit fünfzig küssen Männer anders Poster

Mit fünfzig küssen Männer anders TV Movie1999

Riding the Storm Poster

Riding the Storm TV Series1999

Rot wie das Blut TV Movie1998

Die Kids von Berlin TV Series1997

Tödliches Erbe TV Movie1995

Tonfilm Filmton TV Movie1991

Italian Shoes Feature Film1984

Editor

6

Type

Year

Kuba Sigrid Documentary1995

Schwarzbunt Märchen Short Film1990

La fine della notte Poster

La fine della notte Feature Film1989

Venedig, traumhaft billig TV Movie1989

45th Parallel Feature Film1986

Berenice Short Film1985

2nd Unit / Asst Director

3

Type

Year

Die Antigone des Sophokles nach der Hölderlinschen Übertragung für die Bühne bearbeitet von Brecht 1948 (Suhrkamp Verlag) Poster

Die Antigone des Sophokles nach der Hölderlinschen Übertragung für die Bühne bearbeitet von Brecht 1948 (Suhrkamp Verlag) Feature Film1992

Black Sin Poster

Black Sin Short Film1989

Der Tod des Empedokles oder: Wenn dann der Erde Grün von neuem Euch erglänzt Poster

Der Tod des Empedokles oder: Wenn dann der Erde Grün von neuem Euch erglänzt Feature Film1987

Camera and Electrical Department

1

Cézanne - Conversation with Joachim Gasquet Poster

Cézanne - Conversation with Joachim Gasquet Documentary1990

Editorial Department

1

Sembra morto... ma è solo svenuto Poster

Sembra morto... ma è solo svenuto Feature Film1986

Other Crew

1

Black Sin Feature Film1992

Script and Continuity Department

1

Jew Suss: Rise and Fall Poster

Jew Suss: Rise and Fall Feature Film2010

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