Michael David Heller

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Michael Heller
Photo of Michael Heller from Talent Resources.jpg
Education Juris Doctor
Alma mater New York University
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Known forFounder, Talent Resources [1]
Website Michael Heller

Michael David Heller is an American marketing executive, and entertainment attorney. He is the founder and CEO of Talent Resources, a strategic marketing firm. He is also a film producer known for the films Arbitrage , At Any Price , and Adult World .

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Early life and education

Heller attended New York University where he earned a Bachelor's degree before attending Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law where he earned a Juris Doctor. [2]

Career

One of Heller's first ventures while he was still in law school was 4 Degrees, [3] a marketing and event company that produced Mariah Carey's Grammy Award party in 2006[ citation needed ] as well as the singer's New Years Eve Party hosted by Ryan Seacrest. [4]

After law school Heller worked as a nightlife promoter and was the co-owner of several nightclubs in the Hamptons.[ citation needed ] He transitioned into entertainment law in the early 2000s and was manager to Lindsay Lohan. [5]

Heller founded the firm Talent Resources in 2005.[ citation needed ] As the CEO of the company, he connects celebrities and brands for product placement. [6] Heller negotiated commercial campaigns on behalf of Lindsay Lohan and Avril Lavigne. [7] He later launched Talent Resources Sports [8] and Talent Resources Ventures.[ citation needed ]

Heller is also a film producer. He produced the 2012 films Arbitrage and At Any Price , along with the 2013 film Adult World . [5]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
2012 Arbitrage Producer [5]
2012 Innocence Producer [9]
2013 Adult World Producer [7]

References

  1. Noyan, Burcu (July 13, 2017). "Brands Are Relying on 'Influencer' Marketing More Than Ever". Fortune.
  2. Shapiro, Todd (June 5, 2022). "High Profile: Michael Heller Illuminates East End Stars". Dan's Papers.[ self-published source ]
  3. "Get the Party Started!". Hamptons. June 3, 2005. Archived from the original on July 12, 2021.
  4. "Trey Lorenz and Mariah Carey attend 4 Degrees Mariah Carey New Year's..." Getty Images. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  5. 1 2 3 Leffler, Rebecca (August 23, 2012). "Surprise! The New, Clever Ways That Stars Are Promoting Products". The Hollywood Reporter.
  6. Goodman, Abbey (November 9, 2011). "The man behind the marketing of celebrities' lifestyle". CNN.
  7. 1 2 Weisman, Aly (August 24, 2012). "Here's How Celebs Are Sneakily Promoting Products And You Don't Even Realize It". Business Insider.
  8. Zackiewicz, Arthur (December 22, 2022). "Episode 20: Meet the Founders of Tale nt Resources Sports". WWD.
  9. Justin Lowe (September 5, 2014). "'Innocence': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter.