Michael D. Ratner
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| Michael D. Ratner | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 11, 1989 Long Island, New York, U.S. |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania (B.A.) New York University Tisch School of the Arts (M.F.A.) |
| 💼 Occupation | |
Michael D. Ratner (born July 11, 1989) is an American filmmaker and executive.[1] He is known for directing and serving as Executive Producer of the docuseries Justin Bieber: Seasons, Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil, and Cold As Balls, starring Kevin Hart.
In addition, he was recognized by Variety as one of Hollywood’s Creative New Leaders[2]
Early life and family[edit]
Ratner grew up in Long Island, New York. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree in Film and English. He also received a Master of Fine Arts degree in Film and Television from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in 2014.
Career[edit]
After receiving his Master of Fine Arts degree from New York University,[citation needed] Ratner founded OBB Pictures, a film, television, and digital production company.[citation needed]
In 2016, Ratner directed and produced the documentary film Gonzo @ the Derby as part of ESPN’s 30 for 30 series.[citation needed] The film focused on author Hunter S. Thompson’s trip to the Kentucky Derby and was narrated by Sean Penn. Ratner partnered with Mandalay Sports Media to direct and co-produce sports-related projects.[citation needed] In addition, Ratner served as co-chair of the NYU Scholarship Fund Gala alongside Jonathan Cohen and honorary chairs Martin Scorsese, Janice Crystal, and Billy Crystal.[citation needed] The event was a fundraiser for scholarships for NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and raised $2.1 Million, a gala record.[citation needed]
Ratner is also the creator, executive producer, director, and showrunner of the show Cold as Balls,[citation needed] starring Kevin Hart. The show features Hart interviewing different sports personalities while immersed in ice baths; season six will premiere in May 2022. In 2019, Ratner served as executive producer and a director for the comedy show Historical Roasts,[citation needed] which aired on Netflix.
In early 2020, Ratner directed and produced the docuseries Justin Bieber: Seasons,[citation needed] which became the most-watched premiere at the time of its release.[according to whom?] Later that year, Ratner directed the music video for “Intentions”[citation needed] featuring Quavo and announced The Intentions Fund,[citation needed] which was established to support the women of Alexandria’s House, a non-profit transitional housing organization in Los Angeles, CA.
Ratner also served as executive producer for the ESPN+ docuseries The Harder Way,[citation needed] produced in collaboration with LeBron James’s company Uninterrupted. In June 2020, it was announced that Ratner would direct a docuseries centered on pop singer Demi Lovato titled Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil.[citation needed] The documentary had its world premiere as the 2021 SXSW Film Festival opening night headliner, and the series was released on March 23, 2021.[3] The film explores the events leading to Lovato’s near-fatal overdose in 2018 and their life changes afterward. In October 2020, Ratner directed, and executive produced Justin Bieber: Next Chapter, a documentary event that was a follow-up to his previous docuseries, Justin Bieber: Seasons.
In March 2021, Ratner and Hailey Bieber partnered to create a YouTube channel featuring beauty tutorials, lifestyle tips, and mental health awareness videos.[citation needed] Ratner co-created and directed episodes of Hailey's hit series Who’s In My Bathroom?[citation needed] In April 2021, Ratner co-directed alongside Demi Lovato the music video for Demi Lovato’s single “Dancing with the Devil”[citation needed], which reenacted the night of their overdose as told in the docuseries of the same name. In July 2021, Ratner directed Inside Kylie Cosmetics, starring Kylie Jenner.[citation needed] Finally, in October 2021, Ratner directed and executive produced Justin Bieber: Our World, a concert film released on Amazon Prime.[4][5]
As of 2022, Ratner is partnering with Kevin Hart to executive produce Storytown, a hip-hop animated series set to premiere on HBO Max.[6]
Ratner is a founding partner and serves on the board of Rhode Skin,[citation needed] Hailey Bieber’s skincare brand. He's also a member of the Producers Guild of America,[citation needed] and serves as a board member of F*** Cancer,[citation needed] an organization that seeks to raise awareness, education, and funding for cancer treatment and prevention. [7]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Notes | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Supermilk | Short | Director, Writer, Producer | |
| 2014 | Dwight Howard: In the Moment | Documentary | Executive Producer | |
| 2014 | The 30-Year-Old Bris | Short | Director, Writer, Producer | |
| 2015 | In Football We Trust | Documentary | Executive Producer | [8] |
| 2015 | Mario Cuomo: More Than Words | Short | Director, Executive Producer, Writer | |
| 2016 | 30 for 30: Gonzo @ The Derby | Short | Director and Executive Producer | |
| 2016 | Ride Along | Short | Director and Executive Producer | [9] |
| 2016 | One in a Billion | Documentary | Executive Producer | [10] |
| 2017 | Mini Marilyn | Short | Executive Producer | |
| 2018 | Comedy by Blake | TV Mini-Series | Director and Executive Producer | |
| 2018 | The 5th Quarter | TV Series | Creator, Director, Showrunner, Executive Producer | [11][12] |
| 2018 | Cold as Balls | TV Series | Creator, Director, Showrunner, Executive Producer | |
| 2019 | Can I Steal You for a Second? | TV Series | Executive Producer | |
| 2019 | Historical Roasts | TV Series | Director and Executive Producer | [13] |
| 2020 | Justin Bieber feat. Quavo: Intentions | Music Video | Director and Executive Producer | |
| 2020 | Justin Bieber: Seasons | TV Series | Director and Executive Producer | [14] |
| 2020 | Teh Harder Way: A Season with the Memphis Tigers | TV Series | Executive Producer | |
| 2020 | &Music | TV Series | Director and Executive Producer | [15] |
| 2020 | Justin Bieber: Next Chapter | Documentary Special | Director and Executive Producer | [16][17] |
| 2021 | Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil | Documentary Series | Director and Executive Producer | [18] |
| 2021 | Who’s In My Bathroom? With Hailey Rhode Bieber | TV Series | Director and Executive Producer | [19][20] |
| 2021 | Inside Kylie Cosmetics | Documentary Series | Director and Executive Producer | |
| 2021 | Justin Bieber: Our World | Documentary | Director and Executive Producer | [21] |
| 2021 | Elton John: Inside the Lockdown Sessions | Documentary Feature | Executive Producer | Apple Music |
| 2021 | Adele: The 30 Interview | TV Special | Executive Producer | Apple Music |
| 2022 | The Game Plan With Shaquille O'Neal | TV Series | Executive Producer | TNT |
| 2022 | Cold As Balls | TV Series; Talk Show | Director and Executive Producer | Seasons 1-6; Ongoing; LOL Network |
| TBD | Storytown | Animation; TV Series | Executive Producer | HBO Max; In Development |
Podcasts[edit]
| Year | Title | Type | Production | Notes |
| TBD | Kym | Podcast Series | In Production | OBB Sound; Audible |
| TBD | The Glowing | Podcast Series | In Production | OBB Sound; Audible |
| 2022 | The Zach Sang Show | Podcast Series | Ongoing | OBB Sound; Amazon Amp |
| 2021 | IN GOOD FAITH with Chelsea & Judah Smith | Podcast Series | Ongoing | OBB Sound; Audible |
| 2021 | Too Long; Didn't Watch | Podcast Series | Seasons 1-present | OBB Sound; Rolling Stone |
| 2021 | 4D with Demi Lovato | Podcast Series | Season 1 | OBB Sound; SB Projects & Cadence 13 |
| 2021 | Country Shine with Graham Bunn | Podcast Series | Season 1 | OBB Sound; SB Projects; Spotify |
| 2021 | The Pursuit of Healthiness with Blake Griffin | Podcast Series | Seasons 1-2 | OBB Sound; Audible |
| 2019 | PRETTY BIG DEAL with Ashley Graham | Podcast Series | Seasons 1-2 | OBB Sound; Audible |
Awards and Nominations[edit]
| Year | Awards | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards | Best Music Documentary | Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil [22] | Nominated |
| 2021 | SXSW | Official Selection - Opening Headliner | Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil [23] | Nominated |
| 2020 | Streamy Awards | Sports | Cold as Balls | Nominated |
| 2020 | 2020 MTV Video Music Awards | Best Pop Video | Intentions - Justin Bieber ft. Quavo | Nominated |
| 2018 | Streamy Awards | Sports | Cold as Balls | Won |
| 2016 | Tribeca Film Festival | Official Selection | Gonzo @ the Derby | Nominated |
| 2014 | Tribeca Film Festival | Official Selection | The 30 Year Old Bris | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ↑ Bova, Dan. "This Man Started His Own Content Company and Got 20 Million YouTube Views With Kevin Hart". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
- ↑ Staff, Variety (2018-10-17). "Hollywood's New Leaders 2018: The Creatives". Variety. Retrieved 2022-03-13.
- ↑ "DEMI LOVATO'S STORY 'WEIGHS ON YOU,' DOCUSERIES DIRECTOR MICHAEL D. RATNER REVEALS". MTV News. Retrieved 2022-04-01.
- ↑ "'Justin Bieber: Our World' Director Michael D. Ratner On "Tentpole" Concert Documentary: "Listen With The Volume Maxed Out"". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2022-04-13.
- ↑ "Amazon Grabs New Justin Bieber Doc 'Our World'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-04-24.
- ↑ "Hip-Hop Adult Animated Comedy 'Storytown' In Works At HBO Max With Kevin Hart & Michael D. Ratner As EPs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
- ↑ Shatzman, Celia. "Hailey Bieber Launches Rhode—And It's Not Your Average Celebrity Beauty Brand". Forbes. Retrieved 2022-06-15.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (2015-01-23). "Dwayne Johnson Joins Sports Doc 'In Football We Trust' as Producer". Variety. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ↑ Fleming, Mike Jr. (2016-02-05). "Mandalay Sports Media Teams With OBB Pictures For Sports Projects; 76ers' Joel Embiid First In Lineup". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ↑ "Netflix documentary follows journey of First NBA player born in India". NBC News. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ↑ "'The 5th Quarter' Creator Talks About Making Comedy With Blake Griffin". UPROXX. 2017-11-30. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (2017-10-24). "'The 5th Quarter' Sports Mockumentary Series From OBB Pictures Renewed For Two New Seasons On go90". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (2018-09-20). "Netflix Lands Jeff Ross-Starring 'Historical Roasts' From OBB Pictures As Original Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ↑ Havens, Lyndsey (2020-02-14). "Justin Bieber's 'Seasons' Director On the Docuseries: 'Nothing Was Off Limits'". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ↑ Bennett, Anita (2019-09-25). "Quibi Orders Music Documentary Series from Michael D. Ratner, Scooter Braun & JD Roth". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ↑ Gardner, Rania Aniftos (2020-10-24). "Justin Bieber Sheds Light on 'Next Chapter' in YouTube Originals Documentary Event". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ↑ Hipes, Patrick (2020-10-23). "YouTube Sets 'Justin Bieber: Next Chapter' Special Following 'Seasons' Success – Watch The Trailer". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ↑ Aniftos, Rania (2021-03-17). "How Demi Lovato's 'Dancing With the Devil' Documentary Sheds an Unrealistic 'Role Model' Label & Uncovers the Truth". Billboard. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ↑ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (2021-03-12). "Hailey Bieber Launches YouTube Channel: 'I Control What's Going Out There…That Feels Freeing' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ↑ Rosario, Alexandra Del (2021-03-12). "Hailey Bieber Teams With OBB Pictures To Launch Official YouTube Channel". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ↑ Carey, Matthew (2021-10-09). "'Justin Bieber: Our World' Director Michael D. Ratner On "Tentpole" Concert Documentary: "Listen With The Volume Maxed Out"". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ↑ "Taylor Swift, BTS & More Up for Best Music Documentary at MTV Movie & TV Awards: Exclusive". May 7, 2020. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ↑ "SXSW Sets 'Demi Lovato: Dancing With The Devil' As Film Festival Opener; Unveils Program Highlights". January 14, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
External links[edit]
- "Michael D. Ratner". IMDB.
- "Michael D. Ratner". OBB Media.
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