Dr. Michael Esser

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Freiberuflich, Guest Lecturer, HFF Potsdam
Abschluss: PhD, TU Berlin
Los Angeles, Vereinigte Staaten

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

experienced
development executive
scriptwriter
creative direction
Management
Consulting
Technology
Content
Coaching
Web Design
Editing
Copywriting
Media Studies
Cinematography
Screenwriting
Ghost writing

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Michael Esser

  • Bis heute 2 Jahre und 4 Monate, seit Mai 2023

    Owner and Founder

    TotellAStory.NET

    Developer and manager in the entertainment business. Represents European clients and their projects in Los Angeles, presenting, pitching at, and dealing with agencies, creatives, production companies, and studios. Offers services in editing material, preparing pitches, supervising multi-level communication, and matchmaking EU and US companies for joint development projects.

  • Bis heute 2 Jahre und 5 Monate, seit Apr. 2023

    Guest Lecturer

    HFF Potsdam

    Served as a Guest Lecturer in Creative Writing at the German Film University, Potsdam. Delivered in-depth instruction on series and concept development, fostering creative thinking and narrative skills. Leveraged industry experience to enhance student understanding of the media landscape. Partnered with Netflix on curriculum design, aligning educational content with real-world practices. Cultivated future industry talent by bridging the gap between academic learning and practical application.

  • 1 Jahr und 10 Monate, Aug. 2021 - Mai 2023

    Content Analyst

    Google

    Rater in the German Discovery Ads team. Promoted to Image Extensions team, later joined the trainer team. Most recent role involved Quality Assessment for a team of 60 Indian raters, responsible for ensuring consistency in their work, optimizing workflows, and establishing effective communication procedures.

  • 14 Jahre und 6 Monate, Jan. 2000 - Juni 2014

    CEO

    Dramaworks GmbH

    Development of fictional TV material, consultant film and TV funding, rep for international cretives, writers and directors

  • 7 Jahre und 6 Monate, Mai 2006 - Okt. 2013

    Development Producer

    Ufa Fiction

    Development TV drama series, among many others, "Verliebt in Berlin", awarded with Deutscher Fernsehpreis and Rose d'Or de Montreux

  • 5 Jahre und 10 Monate, Juli 2007 - Apr. 2013

    Producer

    Phoenix

    Development TV drama series

  • 3 Jahre und 2 Monate, Mai 2004 - Juni 2007

    Head Writer

    Grundy UFA TV Produktions GmbH

    Head Writer for "Verliebt in Berlin" Sat1 (German Adaptation of "Ugly Betty")

  • 5 Jahre und 8 Monate, Mai 1994 - Dez. 1999

    Producer

    Ziegler Film

    Development of TV drama series, TV movies, feature films. Among others: Lauter tolle Frauen (Degeto), Sturmzeit (ZDF), Anna Marx (ARD)

  • 2 Jahre und 2 Monate, Feb. 1992 - März 1994

    Head Writer

    Grundy UFA TV Produktions GmbH

    head Writer for "Verbotene Liebe" (ARD)

  • 5 Jahre und 8 Monate, Sep. 1986 - Apr. 1992

    Director

    Freelancer

    Editing feature film and documantaries, among others Attilio Concaris "45° paralleo" which recieved a special mention from Variety for outstanding Editing of a feature film. Director of documentary "Filmton-Tonfilm" (WDR) Director of documentary "Die Da" (WDR/NDR)

  • 2 Jahre und 1 Monat, Jan. 1990 - Jan. 1992

    Research Fellow

    Kunsthochschule für Medien, Koeln

    Research on collaborative Scriptwriting

  • 1 Jahr und 2 Monate, Apr. 1987 - Mai 1988

    Director, Editor

    Turnus Film

    Editing and Directing TV commercials Clients: Postbank, Schweppes, Procter & Gamble

Ausbildung von Michael Esser

  • 10 Monate, Sep. 2013 - Juni 2014

    Professional Program in Screenwriting

    UCLA

    Screenwriting

  • 7 Jahre und 10 Monate, Jan. 1997 - Okt. 2004

    Media Sciences

    TU Berlin

    PhD in Media Sciences

  • 4 Jahre, Jan. 1990 - Dez. 1993

    Writing

    Kunsthochschule fuer Medien, Koeln (KHM)

    Diplom Medienwissenschaft (Research on collaborative strategies in scriptwriting)

  • 4 Jahre, Jan. 1982 - Dez. 1985

    Editing, Writing

    Centro Sperimentale die Cinematografia

    Diploma in Editing (Roberto Perpignani, editor of Bertolucci, Brothers Taviani), Scriptwriting (Furio Scarpelli)

Sprachen

  • Englisch

    Fließend

  • Italienisch

    Fließend

  • Französisch

    Gut

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