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Michael David Heller

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Michael Heller
EducationJuris Doctorate
Alma materNew York University
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Known forFounder, Talent Resources[1]
WebsiteMichael 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.

Early life and education

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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 Doctorate.[2]

Career

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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

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Year Film Role Notes
2012 Arbitrage Producer [5]
2012 Innocence Producer [9]
2013 Adult World Producer [7]

References

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  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. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b 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.
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