Michael John Warren

Michael John Warren is a six-time Emmy nominated American film director and showrunner known for highly stylized yet story driven documentary series, music documentaries, and innovative concert films. Warren made his directorial debut with what many consider to be the greatest hip-hop film of all time - Jay-Z's Fade To Black. Since then, he has gone on to profile many of the biggest names in the music industry with Drake: Better Than Good Enough (2010), Nicki Minaj: My Time Now (2010), Nick Minaj: My Time AGAIN (2015), Vh1's Heavy: The History Of Metal (2006) and the theatrical concert film Hillsong: Let Hope Rise (2016). Warren's work extends into the sports world as well. He was a major creative force behind the controversial show Friday Night Tykes (2014). The hit series made a huge impact by revealing the shocking intensity of youth football in Texas. In 2007, Warren also directed the award winning Kobe Mentu - a Nike documentary series in Mandarin seen by tens of millions across