Michael Pollack (producer)

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Michael Pollack
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Born
United States
NationalityAmerican
OccupationFinancier, film producer, entertainment executive
Years activec. 1980s–present
EmployerPollack Films
Known forFounder and CEO of Pollack Films; Asset Source International

Michael Pollack is an American financier and producer whose career in real estate, film, and entertainment spans 4 decades. He is the founder and CEO of Pollack Films.[1]

Career

Finance and legal

Pollack founded Asset Source International[2], a litigation support firm later acquired by STA International[3]. He served as President and CEO before and after becoming Chief Operating Officer of the parent company. He was involved in the antiquities market through his Ohio gallery, The Vintage Vault.[4]

Film and theatre

For many years Pollack was a consultant and financier on dozens of Hollywood films.[5] More recently Pollack has produced films including Hansel & Gretel Get Baked (2013), starring Lara Flynn Boyle, Michael Welch, and Molly Quinn,[6] the documentary film Fields of Gold (2023), which received several festival awards,[7] documentary film Bronx Socrates (2025),[8] and most recently Ferocious Drummers, which includes interviews with Gregg Bissonette, Questlove, Kenny Arnoff, and Chad Smith amongst others. [9]

He has also optioned several books for screen adaptation, including:

  • Unbreakable by Kami Garcia[10]
  • Eden by Keary Taylor[11]
  • White Crow by Marcus Sedgwick[12]

Pollack has appeared in media including 'Variety',[13] 'Fox News',[14] and 'The Wrap'.[15]

References

  1. "Pollack Films reaps "Fields Of Gold" (2013)". HEART OF HOLLYWOOD MAGAZINE. 2 August 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  2. "Asset Source International Inc". Better Business Bureau®. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  3. "Skip Tracing". STA International. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  4. "New Again Akron Trail". Ohio Magazine Logo. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  5. "Michael Pollack". IMDb. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  6. "Exclusive: Director Duane Journey Talks Hansel & Gretel Get Baked". Dread Central. 18 February 2013. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  7. "Pollack Films Reaps "Fields of Gold"". Indie Wrap Mag. 24 June 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  8. "Exploring the Life and Teaching Legacy of Bob Gurland in Bronx Socrates Documentary". Third News. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
  9. "Ferocious Drummers". Ferociousdrummers.com. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  10. "Kami Garcia's 'Unbreakable' heads to the screen". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  11. "Feature Adaptation Planned for Keary Taylor's 'Eden'". The Film Stage. 16 December 2011. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  12. "'White Crow' Takes Viewers Beyond Death". Bloody Disgusting. 6 October 2011. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  13. "Monaghan flashes to 'Bang Time'". Variety. 2 November 2011. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  14. "Michael Pollack on Fox 32 Chicago". Fox News. 15 September 2023. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  15. "Young Adult Series 'Empty Coffin' Headed to Big Screen". The Wrap. 20 October 2011. Retrieved July 21, 2025.

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