Mike Rosenstein

Mike Rosenstein
Other namesMichael J. Rosenstein
OccupationProducer
Years active2012–present
OrganizationSunset Rose Pictures
Notable workHave a Good Trip, Burning Love, The Eric Andre Show, Zoolander 2
AwardsPrimetime Emmy Award nominee (2024)

Mike Rosenstein (also known as Michael J. Rosenstein) is an Emmy-nominated American film and television producer known for his work with comedian Eric André and actor-director Ben Stiller, who describes him as an "edgy, groundbreaking and unique" producer in LA's comedy scene.[1]

Career

Rosenstein began his career working with Ben Stiller at Red Hour Films, where he developed and produced comedy projects. He later founded Sunset Rose Pictures, a production and financing company.

Rosenstein’s producing credits include Zoolander 2 directed by Ben Stiller, and numerous comedy specials for Eric André, Reggie Watts, Bridget Everett, Paul Scheer, and Rob Huebel.

Rosenstein produced and financed[2] the Netflix original documentary Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics, directed by Donick Cary and featuring appearances from Ben Stiller, Sarah Silverman, A$AP Rocky, Adam Scott, Sting, Nick Offerman, Natasha Lyonne, and others.[3][4] The film premiered on Netflix on May 11, 2020.

He worked extensively with Eric André on The Eric Andre Show, including the 2023 season that was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Comedy Series,[5] as well as the stand up special Legalize Everything.[6]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2012–2013 Burning Love Executive Producer, Producer TV Series, 31 episodes
2013–2014 The Birthday Boys Executive Producer TV Series, 20 episodes
2014 Next Time on Lonny Executive Producer TV Series, 10 episodes
2014–2016 The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail Executive Producer TV Series, 24 episodes
2015 Big Time in Hollywood, FL Executive Producer TV Mini Series, 10 episodes
2015 Crash Test: With Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer Executive Producer TV Movie
2016 Zoolander 2 Associate Producer Feature Film
2016 Zoolander: Super Model Executive Producer TV Movie
2016 Reggie Watts: Spatial Executive Producer TV Special
2018 Portraits with Yung Jake Executive Producer TV Series
2018–2019 The Real Bros of Simi Valley Executive Producer TV Series, 10 episodes
2020 Have a Good Trip Producer Netflix Documentary
2020 Eric Andre: Legalize Everything Executive Producer Netflix Comedy Special
2023 The Eric Andre Show Executive Producer TV Series, 10 episodes
2024 Eric André Live Near Broadway Producer TV Special

References

  1. ^ "Mike Rosenstein Launches Sunset Rose Pictures". Deadline. April 30, 2018.
  2. ^ Shapiro, Katie (May 1, 2020). "Netflix And Trip Take A Psychedelic Adventure In This Star-Studded New Documentary". Forbes. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  3. ^ "Netflix's Star-Studded 'Have a Good Trip' Doc Explores Psychedelics". Rolling Stone. April 20, 2020. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  4. ^ "R.I. native's Netflix documentary explores psychedelics with star-studded cast". The Herald News. May 12, 2020. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  5. ^ "2024 Emmy Awards Nominees and Winners". Television Academy.
  6. ^ "TV News Roundup: Showtime Releases Premiere Date for 'The Go-Go's' Documentary". Variety. April 24, 2020. Retrieved July 8, 2025.