Mike Mayer
Encyclopedia
Mike Mayer is an American
writer
, director
and producer
of feature
and short films. He was born in Los Angeles
, California
, where he lives with his wife, Sasha.
Mayer is sometimes credited as Michael Mayer, as in the case of his work with Mediocre Films.
. Mayer co-wrote and directed the feature film Graduation
starring Chris Lowell
, Shannon Lucio
, Chris Marquette, Riley Smith
, Aimee Garcia, Adam Arkin
, and Huey Lewis
.
Mayer has volunteered as a mentor and head mentor with the Young Storytellers Program
.
In college, Mayer was a first team all American fencer in Sabre
.
United States
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writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
, 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:...
and producer
Film producer
A film producer oversees and delivers a film project to all relevant parties while preserving the integrity, voice and vision of the film. They will also often take on some financial risk by using their own money, especially during the pre-production period, before a film is fully financed.The...
of feature
Feature film
In the film industry, a feature film is a film production made for initial distribution in theaters and being the main attraction of the screening, rather than a short film screened before it; a full length movie...
and short films. He was born in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, where he lives with his wife, Sasha.
Mayer is sometimes credited as Michael Mayer, as in the case of his work with Mediocre Films.
Films
Mayer wrote, directed and produced the award winning short film, The Robber, which became one of the first featured shorts ever to air on HBO and CinemaxCinemax
Cinemax, sometimes abbreviated as simply "Max", is a collection of premium television networks that broadcasts primarily feature films, along with softcore erotica, original action series, documentaries and special behind-the-scenes features. Cinemax is operated by Home Box Office, Inc., a...
. Mayer co-wrote and directed the feature film Graduation
Graduation (film)
Graduation is a coming-of-age film starring Chris Lowell, Chris Marquette and Riley Smith released in May 2008. It was made in collaboration with the producers of The Virgin Suicides and Seabiscuit...
starring Chris Lowell
Chris Lowell
Christopher "Chris" Lowell is an American television actor. He played the role of Stosh "Piz" Piznarski in the CW noir drama Veronica Mars and most recently played the character William "Dell" Parker in the ABC Grey's Anatomy spin-off, Private Practice.-Personal life:Lowell was born in Atlanta,...
, Shannon Lucio
Shannon Lucio
Shannon Lucio is an American actress who played Lindsay Gardner on The O.C..Lucio is a graduate of the University of Southern California and was cast in the lead female role of the CBS television drama Moonlight , but was replaced by Sophia Myles in April 2007...
, Chris Marquette, Riley Smith
Riley Smith
Riley Smith is an American film and television actor and singer for the band The Life of Riley.-Background:Smith's parents are Russ and Roxanne Smith...
, Aimee Garcia, Adam Arkin
Adam Arkin
Adam Arkin is an American television, film and stage actor and director. He played the role of Aaron Shutt on Chicago Hope. He has been nominated for numerous awards, including a Tony as well as 3 primetime Emmys, 4 SAG Awards , and a DGA Award...
, and Huey Lewis
Huey Lewis
Huey Lewis is an American musician, songwriter and occasional actor.Lewis sings lead and plays harmonica for his band Huey Lewis and the News, in addition to writing or co-writing many of the band's songs...
.
Trivia
Mayer made his short film "The Robber" while working for future Graduation producer, Jane Sindell, at Creative Artists Agency.Mayer has volunteered as a mentor and head mentor with the Young Storytellers Program
Young storytellers program
The Young Storytellers Foundation is dedicated to developing literacy, self-expression and self-esteem in elementary school children. The Young Storytellers Program currently serves elementary school students in Southern California, including the cities of Los Angeles, Culver City, Santa Monica,...
.
In college, Mayer was a first team all American fencer in Sabre
Sabre
The sabre or saber is a kind of backsword that usually has a curved, single-edged blade and a rather large hand guard, covering the knuckles of the hand as well as the thumb and forefinger...
.
External links
- Graduation trailer on YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
.