Michael Rotman
Encyclopedia
Michael "Mike" Rotman was born in Windsor, Connecticut
. He is a writer
, producer
, and director
for film, television, and web. He is an Emmy Award
-nominated writer for his work on Politically Incorrect
. He has produced hundreds of hours of television during his career including The Simple Life
, Strip Poker, South Park
, and Nanny 911
. Rotman is the president of Monkeys In Silk Productions and HackComic.com. He is also the founder and CEO of Streamin' Garage, one of the first multiple camera, live, entertainment based web networks.
Recently, Rotman put his successful television career on hold to enter the world of new media
and web. He is currently the Streamy Award
winning co-executive producer and director of Kevin Pollak's Chat Show
(Award For Best Live Production). Rotman has also built his own 6 camera live internet studio called the Streamin’ Garage and currently broadcasts 4 shows including Stupid For Movies, Stupid For Fantasy Football, Stupid For Dexter, and Stripped Down Live.
Rotman's first internet short, "The Oz Witch Project," was made in 1999 and opened the floodgates for all subsequent Blair Witch Project spoofs. In 2002, Rotman created and directed one of the first web reality series called "Star Wait," which chronicled the lives of Star Wars
fans waiting in line for 6 weeks to see Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
. The series eventually went to DVD and was sold in Target
stores across America.
He also directs short narratives. Some of Rotman's most recent projects including a web campaign for Trojan Condoms called “How To Prevent Mistakes” and the acclaimed internet short “Sketch of the Dead” starring Paul F. Tompkins
and Rich Sommer
of Mad Men
. He also recently signed an overall deal to provide Atom.com of Comedy Central
with web content.
Rotman has worked on Politically Incorrect
, The Simple Life
(season one), South Park
, Strip Poker
, Rocket Power
, Street Smarts, Later With Greg Kinnear
, Strippers Pole, The Oz Witch Project, Star Wait, Why Can't I Be You?
, Nanny 911
, Teen Choice Awards
, and Singled Out
.
Windsor, Connecticut
Windsor is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States, and was the first English settlement in the state. It lies on the northern border of Connecticut's capital, Hartford. The population was estimated at 28,778 in 2005....
. He is a writer
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
, producer
Television producer
The primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking...
, and director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
for film, television, and web. He is an Emmy Award
Emmy Award
An Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
-nominated writer for his work on Politically Incorrect
Politically Incorrect
Politically Incorrect is a late-night, half-hour political talk show hosted by Bill Maher that ran from 1993 to 2002. It premiered on Comedy Central from 1993 to 1997, and later on ABC in 1997, which cancelled it in 2002....
. He has produced hundreds of hours of television during his career including The Simple Life
The Simple Life
The Simple Life was a reality television series that was broadcast from December 2, 2003 to August 5, 2007. The first three seasons aired on Fox, and the final two on E!...
, Strip Poker, South Park
South Park
South Park is an American animated television series created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central television network. Intended for mature audiences, the show has become famous for its crude language, surreal, satirical, and dark humor that lampoons a wide range of topics...
, and Nanny 911
Nanny 911
Nanny 911 is a reality television show in the United States, which originally aired on FOX ....
. Rotman is the president of Monkeys In Silk Productions and HackComic.com. He is also the founder and CEO of Streamin' Garage, one of the first multiple camera, live, entertainment based web networks.
Recently, Rotman put his successful television career on hold to enter the world of new media
New media
New media is a broad term in media studies that emerged in the latter part of the 20th century. For example, new media holds out a possibility of on-demand access to content any time, anywhere, on any digital device, as well as interactive user feedback, creative participation and community...
and web. He is currently the Streamy Award
Streamy Awards
The Streamy Awards, popularly known as the Streamys, are presented annually by the International Academy of Web Television to recognize excellence in the arts and science of web television production, including directing, acting, producing, and writing. The formal ceremony at which the awards are...
winning co-executive producer and director of Kevin Pollak's Chat Show
Kevin Pollak's Chat Show
For the process of certifying rough non-conflict diamonds, see Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, also known as KPCS for short.Kevin Pollak's Chat Show is a weekly interview program hosted by comedian and impressionist Kevin Pollak and streamed over the Web on UStream. The show airs live every...
(Award For Best Live Production). Rotman has also built his own 6 camera live internet studio called the Streamin’ Garage and currently broadcasts 4 shows including Stupid For Movies, Stupid For Fantasy Football, Stupid For Dexter, and Stripped Down Live.
Rotman's first internet short, "The Oz Witch Project," was made in 1999 and opened the floodgates for all subsequent Blair Witch Project spoofs. In 2002, Rotman created and directed one of the first web reality series called "Star Wait," which chronicled the lives of Star Wars
Star Wars
Star Wars is an American epic space opera film series created by George Lucas. The first film in the series was originally released on May 25, 1977, under the title Star Wars, by 20th Century Fox, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, followed by two sequels, released at three-year...
fans waiting in line for 6 weeks to see Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones is a 2002 American epic space opera film directed by George Lucas and written by Lucas and Jonathan Hales. It is the fifth film to be released in the Star Wars saga and the second in terms of the series' internal chronology...
. The series eventually went to DVD and was sold in Target
Target Corporation
Target Corporation, doing business as Target, is an American retailing company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is the second-largest discount retailer in the United States, behind Walmart. The company is ranked at number 33 on the Fortune 500 and is a component of the Standard & Poor's...
stores across America.
He also directs short narratives. Some of Rotman's most recent projects including a web campaign for Trojan Condoms called “How To Prevent Mistakes” and the acclaimed internet short “Sketch of the Dead” starring Paul F. Tompkins
Paul F. Tompkins
Paul Francis Tompkins , best known as Paul F. Tompkins, is an American actor and comedian.-Life and career:Tompkins was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to a receptionist mother and railway worker father. He started out in stand-up comedy in 1986 at The Comedy Works, Philadelphia, PA, where he...
and Rich Sommer
Rich Sommer
Richard Olen Sommer II is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Harry Crane on the AMC series Mad Men.-Career:...
of Mad Men
Mad Men
Mad Men is an American dramatic television series created and produced by Matthew Weiner. The series premiered on Sunday evenings on the American cable network AMC and are produced by Lionsgate Television. It premiered on July 19, 2007, and completed its fourth season on October 17, 2010. Each...
. He also recently signed an overall deal to provide Atom.com of Comedy Central
Comedy Central
Comedy Central is an American cable television and satellite television channel that carries comedy programming, both original and syndicated....
with web content.
Rotman has worked on Politically Incorrect
Politically Incorrect
Politically Incorrect is a late-night, half-hour political talk show hosted by Bill Maher that ran from 1993 to 2002. It premiered on Comedy Central from 1993 to 1997, and later on ABC in 1997, which cancelled it in 2002....
, The Simple Life
The Simple Life
The Simple Life was a reality television series that was broadcast from December 2, 2003 to August 5, 2007. The first three seasons aired on Fox, and the final two on E!...
(season one), South Park
South Park
South Park is an American animated television series created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central television network. Intended for mature audiences, the show has become famous for its crude language, surreal, satirical, and dark humor that lampoons a wide range of topics...
, Strip Poker
Strip poker
Strip poker is a party game and a variation of the traditional poker where players remove clothing when they lose a round. Any form of poker can be adapted to a strip form; however, it is usually played with simple variants with few betting rounds, like five card draw...
, Rocket Power
Rocket Power
Rocket Power is an American animated television series that aired on Nickelodeon.-Premise:Rocket Power involves the daily situations of a group of best friends named Oswald "Otto" Rocket, Regina "Reggie" Rocket, Maurice "Twister" Rodriguez, and Sam "Squid" Dullard, as they live in the fictional...
, Street Smarts, Later With Greg Kinnear
Later (talk show)
Later was a nightly half hour-long talk show that ran on NBC from 1988 until 2001. Later typically aired for half an hour at 1:30 a.m. following Late Night with David Letterman from 1988 to 1993, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien from 1993 to 2001...
, Strippers Pole, The Oz Witch Project, Star Wait, Why Can't I Be You?
Why Can't I Be You?
Why Can't I Be You? is a 1987 single by The Cure from their album Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me.-History:The German CD single was the first for the band...
, Nanny 911
Nanny 911
Nanny 911 is a reality television show in the United States, which originally aired on FOX ....
, Teen Choice Awards
Teen Choice Awards
The Teen Choice Awards, are an annual awards show that air on the Fox cable channel, that honor the year's biggest biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, television, fashion and more, voted by teen viewers aged 14 through 17. Winners receive an authentic full size surfboard designed with...
, and Singled Out
Singled Out
Singled Out was a game show that ran on MTV from 1995-1998. Each episode featured a group of 50 men and a group of 50 women competing for a date with one main contestant of the opposite sex.The original hosts were Chris Hardwick and Jenny McCarthy...
.