Michael J. Rothstein
- Producer
- Additional Crew
- Actor
My story...From Ears to Eyes...to Both...Born and raised on Long Island, New York.
Michael's roots were established in business from a young age. Starting out as an assistant producer on a morning rock and roll show, Michael eventually moved on to the optical industry. After years of learning all aspects of the business & earning an MBA, Michael's experience led him to become the owner and CEO of Hirsch Optical Corp., a Long Island based wholesale ophthalmic laboratory. This business was merged with another lab in the area, where he served as a Director.
In the same industry, Michael was the owner and CEO of Miro Optix LLC, a Long Island based ophthalmic frame manufacturer. During this time, Michael designed, patented, produced and distributed the Division1 Sports Safety Frame.
In 2013, Michael ventured into the film industry thanks to Yale Productions. The first project was Addiction: A 60's Love Story, which exposed Michael to the magic of the film industry. Based on this positive experience, Michael became a producer & an executive producer on many more projects which has only fueled his passion for movies. Michael started out by having formed MIRO Productions to focus on producing full time, seeing the opportunity to apply his varied business experience to the film industry.
Under the MIRO Productions brand, Michael is a part of numerous areas of the business such as client relations, film finance, product placement, music and more, creating truly unique and incredible indie films with amazingly talented casts. He has over 30 successfully completed film projects released through major film festivals, theatrical, streaming platforms and more.
Premieres at major festivals include After Everything (SXSW '18) starring Jeremy Allen White, Maika Monroe, Dean Winters, Sasha Lane & Marisa Tomei, I Used To Go Here (SXSW '20) starring Gillian Jacobs & Jemaine Clement, Becky (Tribeca '20) starring Kevin James, Lulu Wilson & Joel McHale and Alone Together (Tribeca '22) starring Katie Holmes (also directing), Jim Sturgess, Melissa Leo, Derek Luke, Luke Kirby & Zosia Mamet and Parachute (SXSW '23 - Multiple awards winner) directed by Brittany Snow & starring Courtney Eaton, Thomas Mann, Kid Cudi, Gina Rodriguez, Joel McHale, Lukas Gage & Dave Bautista. Reverse The Curse (Tribeca '23) starring Stephanie Beatriz, Logan Marshall-Green & David Duchovny.
In 2013, Michael ventured into the film industry thanks to Yale Productions. The first project was Addiction: A 60's Love Story, which exposed Michael to the magic of the film industry. Based on this positive experience, Michael became a producer & an executive producer on many more projects which has only fueled his passion for movies. Michael started out by having formed MIRO Productions to focus on producing full time, seeing the opportunity to apply his varied business experience to the film industry.
Under the MIRO Productions brand, Michael is a part of numerous areas of the business such as client relations, film finance, product placement, music and more, creating truly unique and incredible indie films with amazingly talented casts. He has over 30 successfully completed film projects released through major film festivals, theatrical, streaming platforms and more.
Premieres at major festivals include After Everything (SXSW '18) starring Jeremy Allen White, Maika Monroe, Dean Winters, Sasha Lane & Marisa Tomei, I Used To Go Here (SXSW '20) starring Gillian Jacobs & Jemaine Clement, Becky (Tribeca '20) starring Kevin James, Lulu Wilson & Joel McHale and Alone Together (Tribeca '22) starring Katie Holmes (also directing), Jim Sturgess, Melissa Leo, Derek Luke, Luke Kirby & Zosia Mamet and Parachute (SXSW '23 - Multiple awards winner) directed by Brittany Snow & starring Courtney Eaton, Thomas Mann, Kid Cudi, Gina Rodriguez, Joel McHale, Lukas Gage & Dave Bautista. Reverse The Curse (Tribeca '23) starring Stephanie Beatriz, Logan Marshall-Green & David Duchovny.
