Michael Esposito

Brand Marketing & Creative Production Leader

I create windows into transformation—for brands, audiences, and the teams I work with.

I’m an award-winning producer and brand strategist with 12 years helping organizations, athletes, and artists affect change, reach the right audiences, and deliver measurable results. My work has been distributed by Netflix and Delta Airlines, screened at 25+ film festivals, and contributed to record-breaking campaigns including Super Bowl XLVII.

What sets me apart: I bridge business objectives with creative execution. I’m a strategic thinker who produces. A marketer who leads sets. A collaborator who brings bold ideas to life—from concept to delivery—and thrives where strategy meets controlled chaos.

Work Samples

Portfolio updates coming soon.

The thread through my work is transformation—of brands, of audiences, of what’s possible.

The Rebound, a feature-length documentary I produced alongside Director Shaina Allen, didn’t just win 10 awards and land on Netflix—it shifted how audiences see disability and helped establish wheelchair basketball not as a cause, but as a sport. The Brooks Running partnership I developed positioned a global brand as a champion of running culture while creating real opportunities for underserved athletes to be seen, heard, and valued. At CBS Sports, I contributed to Super Bowl XLVII’s digital campaign, which set multiple viewership records and made history as the most social telecast ever—3M unique viewers, 52.5M social engagements, 114M minutes streamed—driving unprecedented value for the network, advertisers, and fans.

I know how to move people—to engage, to connect, to act. I grow audiences, launch products, and build brands that resonate. And I do it by bridging strategy and creative execution in ways that most people can’t.

I lead by getting people aligned around a common goal and creating conditions for them to do their best work. I have a growth mindset—constantly learning, adapting, and pushing teams to reach beyond what’s expected. I bring bold ideas to life in smart, resourceful ways while keeping business objectives in focus.

I’m currently pursuing: brand strategy, brand marketing, and creative production leadership opportunities with ambitious companies building something remarkable.

 

Brand & Marketing Strategy

I transform complex ideas into compelling narratives that move people to act. Whether it’s a brand partnership, a product launch, or an integrated campaign, I help organizations communicate who they are and why it matters—growing audiences, driving conversions, and building brands that resonate across platforms.

Creative Production Leadership

I bring bold ideas to life—from concept to delivery. Hundreds of projects across documentary, branded content, and integrated campaigns. I build and lead teams, manage budgets, orchestrate complex multi-format productions, and deliver work that exceeds expectations. I thrive in the space between big vision and precise execution.

Bridging Both Worlds

This is my edge. I understand business objectives AND creative process. I can present to executives and direct a shoot. I improve communication across teams and bridge gaps for stakeholders. I see the big picture and execute the details. I’m resourceful, I solve problems creatively, and I turn challenges into opportunities to do something remarkable.

Contact

Let’s build something remarkable.

I’m pursuing brand strategy, marketing leadership, and creative production opportunities with ambitious organizations doing impactful work. Selectively open to freelance engagements and collaborations that align with my expertise and values.

📧  mike@evergrain.co

🔗  linkedin.com/in/michaelaesposito

📍  San Francisco, CA

Open to hybrid, remote, or relocation for the right opportunity.

PER4MAX wanted to connect with their core audiences while celebrating their history and raising awareness.

We’ve worked a lot with PER4MAX, and know first-hand how they match the gold medal quality of their product in their commitment to their community. Rather than creating a commercial about their wheelchairs, they invested in telling the story of the warriors who go to battle in them.

Press/Media

No Film School

Meet the Filmmakers Who Give 'Push Through Production' a New Meaning

CREATIV Magazine

THE REBOUND with Shaina Allen & MIchael Esposito

Miami New Times

MIFF 2016: The Rebound, a Documentary About a Miami Wheelchair Basketball Team, Makes Its World Premiere

Miami Herald

The Miami Heat Wheels wheelchair basketball team takes the court in ‘The Rebound’

CREATIV Magazine

15 Women Who Wow

The Breeze

JMU alumni create documentary 'The Rebound'

Living Adaptive

“The Rebound”

Babbitville Podcast

The Rebound: Shaina Allen and Mike Esposito

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Awards & Highlights

Miami International Film Festival (WORLD PREMIERE)

Cinequest Film Festival (WORLD PREMIERE, Kaiser Permanente Thrive Award)

Brooklyn Film Festival (WINNER: Audience Award – Best Documentary)

Gallup Film Festival (JURY AWARD: Best Documentary)

Vero Beach Wine and Film Festival (JURY AWARD: Best Documentary)

Awareness Film Festival (JURY AWARD: Best Documentary

Naples International Film Festival (AUDIENCE AWARD: Best Documentary)

Napa Valley Film Festival (FEATURE FILM: Inspire Educational Program)

Loft Film Festival (WINNER: Audience Choice Award)