Michael D Ratner

Education

Ratner attended the University of Pennsylvania where he majored in Film and minored in English. He then went on to graduate from NYU Tisch Graduate Film School where he received a Masters of Fine Arts in film directing, writing, and producing.

OBB Pictures

Founded in 2014 by Michael D. Ratner, OBB Pictures is a multimedia production company specializing in millennial-driven content including comedy, drama, sports, documentary and music. Ratner, alongside his brother and co-founder, Scott Ratner and a team of talented storytellers, produce film, television, music videos, commercials, and digital media, creating projects for partners such as Netflix, ESPN, VICE, Verizon’s Go90 and EPIX, as well as creating content for brands such as Mountain Dew, Lexus and LG. OBB Pictures has earned seven New York Emmy awards for its work and has showcased their content on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including the Sundance Film Festival, South by Southwest Film Festival and the Tribeca Film Festival. In 2016, OBB Pictures launched its inaugural pilot season, dedicated to providing untapped filmmakers with the opportunity and means to bring their vision to life. OBB Pictures operates in both Beverly Hills, California and New York, New York.

Filmography

One In A Billion (Upcoming) – Director, Producer, Writer

Tinderin Foster: Tinder (2016) – Director, Producer, Writer

The 5th Quarter: Verizon Go90 (2016) – Director, Producer, Writer, Creator

Gonzo @ The Derby: ESPN 30 for 30 Short (2016) – Director, Producer, Writer

NCAA Final Four Activation: LG Branded Content (2016) – Director, Producer

Ride Along: Vice Sports (2016)

In Football We Trust (2015) – Executive Producer

Mario Cuomo More Than Words (2015) – Director, Producer

Dwight Howard documentary In The Moment: EPIX (2014) – Executive Producer

The 30 Year Old Bris (2014) – Director, Producer, Writer

Piranha 3DD: Funny Or Die (2012) – Director

Awards and honors

In the spring of 2012, Ratner was named as one of the “SUBWAY Fresh Artists Filmmakers” and awarded $50,000 to create a branded content mini-series which was featured at the South by Southwest Film Festival.

In early 2014, Ratner directed segments for the New York Emmy Award winning series "The Lineup: Sports Movies". As director, he won 3 New York Emmy’s for episodes he directed in the categories of “ENTERTAINMENT: PROGRAM/SPECIAL” for “The Lineup: Best Sports Movies – Baseball”, “SPORTS: INTERVIEW/DISCUSSION” for “The Lineup: Best Sports Movies – Boxing” and “SPORTS: ONE-TIME SPECIAL” for “The Lineup: Best Sports Movies – Football”.

In the spring of 2014, Ratner's short romantic comedy film “The 30 Year Old Bris" was an official selection at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival, competing in the Short Narrative competition and screening in the “Totally Twisted” category. The film starred actor Nick Fondulis, Jaclyn Jonet, and Donnell Rawlings and featured a cameo from Chris Elliott.