Michael Showalter

Writer/director Michael Showalter helms Semi-Formal Productions which produces film and television that is edgy, contemporary, socially aware, and tells commercial stories with unconventional characters that have as much heart as they do humor. Michael recently wrapped production on THE LOVEBIRDS, an action comedy starring Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae. Michael's most recent feature is the critically acclaimed and Golden Globe nominated, THE BIG SICK. Other projects include the feature film, HELLO MY NAME IS DORIS, and he is the co-creator of the hit TBS series Search Party and showran Netflix’s Wet Hot American Summer.