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Michael Whalen has been producing documentaries and television shows since
1994.
His television experience includes writing, producing and directing for such hit series
as Fox Television’s “COPS,” and A&E’s “BIOGRAPHY.” He has also produced series’
for The Discovery Channel, NBC, and The Learning Channel (TLC) including “THE
CURSE OF THE GODDESS PELE” for the A&E series Ancient Mysteries;
“SKYSCRAPERS” for the TLC Series Super Structures of the World, and various
episodes of “SIGHTINGS” for Paramount Television.
Mr. Whalen has also produced multiple award winning independent documentary
films. His feature documentary, “ANOTHER FIRST STEP,” received The CINE
GOLDEN EAGLE, the BRONZE PLAQUE from the 42nd Annual Columbus Awards,
and was nominated for a student ACADEMY AWARD. His most recent releases
include “FRESH Women,” which was an official selection at the 2008 Santa Cruz Film
Festival and “A Christmas in Tent City” which premiered at the 2009 Cinequest Film
Festival. Both films have received numerous awards including an "Award of
Excellence" from the Accolade Awards.
In addition to his network television and independent film work, Mr. Whalen is an
Associate Professor of Communication at Santa Clara University where he teaches
film and television courses.
Michael received a Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Directing from The
University of California, Los Angeles in 1993 and graduated from Santa Clara
University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
He currently resides in San Jose, CA with his wife Nicole and their black lab, Edison.
Link to Michael Whalen's Resume
1994.
His television experience includes writing, producing and directing for such hit series
as Fox Television’s “COPS,” and A&E’s “BIOGRAPHY.” He has also produced series’
for The Discovery Channel, NBC, and The Learning Channel (TLC) including “THE
CURSE OF THE GODDESS PELE” for the A&E series Ancient Mysteries;
“SKYSCRAPERS” for the TLC Series Super Structures of the World, and various
episodes of “SIGHTINGS” for Paramount Television.
Mr. Whalen has also produced multiple award winning independent documentary
films. His feature documentary, “ANOTHER FIRST STEP,” received The CINE
GOLDEN EAGLE, the BRONZE PLAQUE from the 42nd Annual Columbus Awards,
and was nominated for a student ACADEMY AWARD. His most recent releases
include “FRESH Women,” which was an official selection at the 2008 Santa Cruz Film
Festival and “A Christmas in Tent City” which premiered at the 2009 Cinequest Film
Festival. Both films have received numerous awards including an "Award of
Excellence" from the Accolade Awards.
In addition to his network television and independent film work, Mr. Whalen is an
Associate Professor of Communication at Santa Clara University where he teaches
film and television courses.
Michael received a Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Directing from The
University of California, Los Angeles in 1993 and graduated from Santa Clara
University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
He currently resides in San Jose, CA with his wife Nicole and their black lab, Edison.
Link to Michael Whalen's Resume
