“I was an avid consumer of Michael's books on the media business; so, it was a great pleasure, and honor to work with him on the PBS Home Video label at Pacific Arts. As an industry expert and former acquisitions executive at a respected home entertainment company, Michael provided great insight for identifying marketable product, and negotiating the licenses for distribution. Titles such as "The Astronomers," "Eyes on the Prize" and "Masterpiece Theatre" were tentpole releases in the early days of PBS Home Video. His efforts were key to establishing the success the label enjoys today. I am happy (and not at all surprised) to see he has achieved much success in his multi-faceted career.”

Greg Boegner , Director, Acquisitions , Pacific Arts & PBS Home Video

Greg Boegner

“Michael, as a filmmaker himself, understands more than other publishers the artistry of TV and filmmaking. It was my great pleasure and honor to have him and MWP publish my humor how-to, WHAT ARE YOU LAUGHING AT? The creative freedom and support he gave me were idyllic.” Ja

Brad Schreiber , Vice President, Storytech Literary Consulting

Brad Schreiber
BraShcyber.com

“Before I ever met Michael, I was purchasing many of the film books offered by his company and loving them. My interest in all things Himalayan led me to his film "Sacred Sites of the Dali Lamas", which I recommended to The Atlanta Film Festival. Since then, I've read his Bali screenplay and found it to be fascinating and very marketable. I can't wait for the opportunity to work with him on more than brainstorming marketing ideas for a film already completed. He's smart, understands the business as well as anyone, and has the drive and talent to create beautiful works of artful commerce.”

Linda Burns , Owner, Plexus Pictures

Linda Burns
PlexusPictures.com

"Working with Michael and Ken and having a book published by MWP has been one of the most impactful events of my life.  I am not kidding!  When I wrote Save The Cat! I knew there were many books on screenwriting out there, but from the start Michael and Ken made me feel like mine was special and have been as interested, and sometimes more so, in all the success the book has brought me.  And they have personally given me many of those opportunities.

When the book first came out, Michael invited me to a Chicago event featuring film teachers from all over the world, I went, met several great people who gave me jobs giving seminars on my book's methods.  Later, after I had begun lecturing all over the country because of this, Michael invited me to be the featured screenwriting teacher at his arts festival event in Cornwall, England. I was able to come over to the UK, promote my book, and make all new friends and contacts  internationally because of this.

From my normal job, slaving away in the trenches of Hollywood, trying to write and sell scripts, this adventure with Michael and Ken has given me a new and very exciting life I never thought was possible.  I am now writing the sequel to my first book and have been asked to write three Cat! books in all.  I am so grateful to the company Michael and Ken have started, it is human, caring, fun, fulfilling and enterprising.  One of the best businesses I have ever been associated with and two of the finest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.  I love these guys!!!"

Blake Synder, author of Save the Cat

Blake Synder
BlakeSnyder.com/

“From an author’s perspective, working with Michael and his wonderful team at MWP is a pleasure from beginning to end. Clear communication, unwavering support and deep commitment to creating quality books in a field which he knows and loves are key qualities which Michael brings to the table. In a professional relationship which goes back to 2004, I have found Michael and Ken Lee to be patient, consistent and willing to work in detail with authors towards producing books about which everyone involved can feel proud. Ellen Besen, author Animation Unleashed, Michael Wiese Productions”

Ellen Besen , Owner, The Zachary Schwartz Institute for Animation Filmmaking



Ellen Besen

“When I wrote my book about freelance writing for Michael's publishing shingle, he was always supportive, encouraging, and forthcoming. He is also an effective regular communicator and takes a personal interest in all of the projects that come to his company. Furthermore, Michael is an accomplished filmmaker - his HARDWARE WARS was a cult classic!!!”

Scott Essman , Owner, Visionary Cinema

Scott Essman
ScottEssman.com

“Michael is a forward-thinking publisher. His company provides a great environment for authors.”

Sheldon Bull , Writer , Elephantbucks.com

Sheldon Bull
Elephantbucks.com

“Michael is a hard-working book publisher and filmmaker with a sense of ethics. He offers creative artists a variety of opportunities to express themselves and his company supports their work through long-range global efforts. If you have a great idea for a project dealing with film, video or new media I recommend that you send him a proposal.” April 14, 2009

Marcie Begleiter , Author, Michael Wiese Productions

Marcie Begleiter
MarcieBegleiter.com

“Michael is a top quality film and video professional, equally expert in tapping new trends in the fast evolving marketplace and in connecting effectively with the consumer. I value his skills as a producer and a collaborator and look forward to working with him again.”

Nora Ryan , SVP, Marketing , Showtime Networks

Nora Ryan

“Michael creates the best film making books in the industry, from creating a film concept to getting it sold, and all of the execution steps of working with actors, location, filming, and post production. The books are professional yet can also be used by aspiring film makers. Michael and his team including Ken Lee are well known in the film and publishing industry.”

Howard Fisher , Managing Director, The Fisher Company

Howard Fisher
TheFisherCompany.com