MICHAEL t. ROSEN, pARTNER
Michael is an award-winning Writer, Producer and Director in feature films, television and digital. He’s known for telling unique, compelling and uncompromising stories that have tackled critical issues including civil rights, social justice, mass shootings, illegal whale hunting, the global water crisis, and more.
Michael enjoys mentoring new filmmakers who have important and passionate stories to tell. Recently, he executive produced Marrow of the Mountain by first-time directors Dylan Stirewalt and Solange Yepez, which tells the story of three Indigenous women and a scientific expedition who join forces to fight mega-mining in Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest.
Rosen’s feature doc producing credits also include Breach (Amazon, Hulu) by first-time director Jonny Zwick; Wind Riders (Apple TV, Amazon Prime) by first-time director Emi Katayama; When I Rise (PBS) by director Matt Hames; and Murder by Proxy (The Documentary Channel) by first-time director Emil Chiaberi.
Michael was a field producer on the feature documentary, Running The Sahara (theatrical, Showtime, ESPN), directed by James Moll and narrated by Matt Damon that filmed three ultra-marathoners’ attempt to run across the Africa continent. Simultaneously, Rosen produced, directed and wrote narration for the TV special Beyond the Expedition (National Geographic Channel).
In digital content, Rosen has been at the forefront. He wrote, produced directed films for Water.org, the non-profit founded by Matt Damon and Gary White. Filming with Damon throughout India, Haiti and the U.S., Rosen helped create record-breaking social media campaigns to highlight the global water crisis.
As Head of Production, Michael launched the Television Academy’s first digital production division. For five years, he developed, wrote and produced 30 projects annually to promote the Academy and its Primetime Emmys.
Rosen also co-founded and built The Archive of American Television (now entitled The Interviews) for the TV Academy Foundation, which became the world’s largest visual history endeavor on American television history. During his tenure, he produced and directed over 2,000 hours of unedited on-camera interviews with 500 TV legends and pioneers. The project has completed nearly 1,000 interviews to date.
Over the years, Rosen’s produced and/or directed projects for Apple, Bravo, IFC, USA Films (now Focus Features) and TV Land.
Born and raised in Seattle, WA, Michael knew he wanted to be a filmmaker at 11 years old. An alumnus of UCLA Film & Television School, he’s the recipient of five Telly Awards, The Fund's Social Justice Award, a CINE Gold Eagle, and multiple film festival awards. Now living in Los Angeles, he and his wife are raising two boys.
Michael enjoys mentoring new filmmakers who have important and passionate stories to tell. Recently, he executive produced Marrow of the Mountain by first-time directors Dylan Stirewalt and Solange Yepez, which tells the story of three Indigenous women and a scientific expedition who join forces to fight mega-mining in Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest.
Rosen’s feature doc producing credits also include Breach (Amazon, Hulu) by first-time director Jonny Zwick; Wind Riders (Apple TV, Amazon Prime) by first-time director Emi Katayama; When I Rise (PBS) by director Matt Hames; and Murder by Proxy (The Documentary Channel) by first-time director Emil Chiaberi.
Michael was a field producer on the feature documentary, Running The Sahara (theatrical, Showtime, ESPN), directed by James Moll and narrated by Matt Damon that filmed three ultra-marathoners’ attempt to run across the Africa continent. Simultaneously, Rosen produced, directed and wrote narration for the TV special Beyond the Expedition (National Geographic Channel).
In digital content, Rosen has been at the forefront. He wrote, produced directed films for Water.org, the non-profit founded by Matt Damon and Gary White. Filming with Damon throughout India, Haiti and the U.S., Rosen helped create record-breaking social media campaigns to highlight the global water crisis.
As Head of Production, Michael launched the Television Academy’s first digital production division. For five years, he developed, wrote and produced 30 projects annually to promote the Academy and its Primetime Emmys.
Rosen also co-founded and built The Archive of American Television (now entitled The Interviews) for the TV Academy Foundation, which became the world’s largest visual history endeavor on American television history. During his tenure, he produced and directed over 2,000 hours of unedited on-camera interviews with 500 TV legends and pioneers. The project has completed nearly 1,000 interviews to date.
Over the years, Rosen’s produced and/or directed projects for Apple, Bravo, IFC, USA Films (now Focus Features) and TV Land.
Born and raised in Seattle, WA, Michael knew he wanted to be a filmmaker at 11 years old. An alumnus of UCLA Film & Television School, he’s the recipient of five Telly Awards, The Fund's Social Justice Award, a CINE Gold Eagle, and multiple film festival awards. Now living in Los Angeles, he and his wife are raising two boys.
GENETTE EATON, PARTNER
Genette is known for "getting things done" and her recognition affirms her reputation:
• United Nation's Project of the Year: World’s Indigenous People
• White House Recognition: Katrina Disaster Relief
• Business Woman of the Year
• One of 50 Most Influential People in the Building Industry: Builder Magazine
• Forbes Magazine: Best in America - Ford Diversity Leadership
• Multiple Awards for creativity, quality, leadership..
Prior to joining August Road in 2014, Genette was a consultant specializing in global change management initiatives, including writing and producing film and video projects. Her work impacted hundreds of thousands of employees in the world's largest corporations: AT&T, Motorola, Bayer, Ford Motor, Allstate Insurance, Abbott Labs, Ameritech, Bristol-Myers, General Motors ....
As a humanitarian committed to social equity and diversity, Genette stepped out of the corporate world for four years to become CEO of HomeAid, America's largest provider of housing for the temporarily homeless. With a housing portfolio exceeding $100 million and an annual budget of $15 million, Genette was instrumental in expanding operations and bringing national recognition to the organization, including White House recognition for work in New Orleans following Katrina. In acknowledgment of her accomplishments, and after being in the industry for only two years, Builder Magazine recognized Genette as one of the fifty most influential people in the building industry.
• United Nation's Project of the Year: World’s Indigenous People
• White House Recognition: Katrina Disaster Relief
• Business Woman of the Year
• One of 50 Most Influential People in the Building Industry: Builder Magazine
• Forbes Magazine: Best in America - Ford Diversity Leadership
• Multiple Awards for creativity, quality, leadership..
Prior to joining August Road in 2014, Genette was a consultant specializing in global change management initiatives, including writing and producing film and video projects. Her work impacted hundreds of thousands of employees in the world's largest corporations: AT&T, Motorola, Bayer, Ford Motor, Allstate Insurance, Abbott Labs, Ameritech, Bristol-Myers, General Motors ....
As a humanitarian committed to social equity and diversity, Genette stepped out of the corporate world for four years to become CEO of HomeAid, America's largest provider of housing for the temporarily homeless. With a housing portfolio exceeding $100 million and an annual budget of $15 million, Genette was instrumental in expanding operations and bringing national recognition to the organization, including White House recognition for work in New Orleans following Katrina. In acknowledgment of her accomplishments, and after being in the industry for only two years, Builder Magazine recognized Genette as one of the fifty most influential people in the building industry.
michael berlin, WRITER,
SUPERVISING Producer
Berlin, Eaton, and Rosen initially met while working together on nonprofits in the film industry. They each believe film can have a positive impact on the world, and they've maintained their mutual respect and commitment to making that difference for almost thirty years. Michael has been a written for many of television's most successful series: The Commish, MacGyver, Miami Vice, Cagney and Lacy, Missing Persons, Murder She Wrote, Diagnosis Murder, and more. A few of his films include The Gift, Breaking Point, and Ghost Squad. And an additional three films are currently in development: Friday's At Eight (Storybook Entertainment), Terror At Yosemite (Storybook Entertainment), and Horrorscope (Digital Sylvia LLC).
Michael's Producer credits include Runboyz, RailRunners, Tranquilty Falls, The Outer Limits, Missing Persons, The Exile, and Wolf . They're excited to work together more closely on their first joint project, a thriller entitled Death In The Family.
Berlin, Ph.D, Psychology, is an Associate Professor, Emeritus, Screenwriting & Film, California State University, Long Beach; and an Associate Professor of Psychology at Ramapo College, New Jersey.
Michael's Producer credits include Runboyz, RailRunners, Tranquilty Falls, The Outer Limits, Missing Persons, The Exile, and Wolf . They're excited to work together more closely on their first joint project, a thriller entitled Death In The Family.
Berlin, Ph.D, Psychology, is an Associate Professor, Emeritus, Screenwriting & Film, California State University, Long Beach; and an Associate Professor of Psychology at Ramapo College, New Jersey.
RAMIN FATHIE, producer
Ramin has served as DP and Editor for such clients as The History Channel, A&E, PBS and over 100 network, corporate and commercial clients, including 2 Academy Award and Peabody Award winning Directors.
For the past 10 years, he's been a Producer on films about a wide range of subjects -- from illegal whaling in Iceland, to the partition of India/Pakistan, to numerous nationally aired commercial spots, web-based series, event promos and mini-docs.
As founder of August Road's co-producing partner, Viceroy Films, Ramin continues to wear (and enjoy) many hats on both the creative and business sides.
Fathie graduated form UC Berkeley with a B.A. in cultural Anthropology (elected Phi Beta Kappa). As one of only 50 US Jacob Javits Fellows selected across the nation, Ramin pursued an MFA at UCLA’s School of Film and Television. His thesis film, "Still Point", was nominated for a regional Student Academy Award and selected for screening at Cinefest Experimental/Madrid.
For the past 10 years, he's been a Producer on films about a wide range of subjects -- from illegal whaling in Iceland, to the partition of India/Pakistan, to numerous nationally aired commercial spots, web-based series, event promos and mini-docs.
As founder of August Road's co-producing partner, Viceroy Films, Ramin continues to wear (and enjoy) many hats on both the creative and business sides.
Fathie graduated form UC Berkeley with a B.A. in cultural Anthropology (elected Phi Beta Kappa). As one of only 50 US Jacob Javits Fellows selected across the nation, Ramin pursued an MFA at UCLA’s School of Film and Television. His thesis film, "Still Point", was nominated for a regional Student Academy Award and selected for screening at Cinefest Experimental/Madrid.
