Michael J. Katz
- Producer
- Production Manager
- Actor
With 14 years of experience in managing the creation of everything from
2D logos to award-winning event graphics, Michael J. Katz has the
expertise necessary for executing top notch content. Until February
2014, Katz served as Executive Producer of Ant Farm, where he led and
shaped a talented team of artists and producers who provided design,
vfx and animation services for short form promos, television and game
marketing campaigns, main titles, print, out of home campaigns,
packaging, advertising and brand marketing for the agency and its
theatrical trailer division Industry Creative. He serviced a client
base including most major motion picture studios, networks, game
companies, and such content portals as Google and YouTube, and brands
such as Microsoft, Disney and HP. The quality of the content produced
under his direct supervision contributed to many awards for the agency,
including a 2013 Gold Key Art Award, and Agency of the Year at the 2013
Game Marketing Awards. He is a member of the Producers Guild of
America.
A graduate of Brandeis University, Katz began his career in the music video industry. He founded Frycat Productions in 2004 working with up and coming directors, and freelanced as a pre-production and live action producer for production companies such as FM Rocks, Imaginary Forces, Crossroads and Anonymous Content. He then brought his efficient approach to design and broadcast branding in 2008. He served as Executive Producer for Oishii Creative where he worked on multimedia brand campaigns for clients including the NFL Network, Ovation TV and Unicef. He then produced a 7 spot campaign for Taylormade Golf Clubs and was Managing Producer at a graphics startup company before moving over to the Farm.
In his free time, Michael hangs out in Los Feliz with his dogs Dempsey and Archie.
Specialties: Production Supervision, Post-Production, Branded Design, VFX, Business Development, Consulting, Full Service Production, Post Production Services
A graduate of Brandeis University, Katz began his career in the music video industry. He founded Frycat Productions in 2004 working with up and coming directors, and freelanced as a pre-production and live action producer for production companies such as FM Rocks, Imaginary Forces, Crossroads and Anonymous Content. He then brought his efficient approach to design and broadcast branding in 2008. He served as Executive Producer for Oishii Creative where he worked on multimedia brand campaigns for clients including the NFL Network, Ovation TV and Unicef. He then produced a 7 spot campaign for Taylormade Golf Clubs and was Managing Producer at a graphics startup company before moving over to the Farm.
In his free time, Michael hangs out in Los Feliz with his dogs Dempsey and Archie.
Specialties: Production Supervision, Post-Production, Branded Design, VFX, Business Development, Consulting, Full Service Production, Post Production Services