Michael D. Ratner

Entrepreneur and producer, writer, director Michael D. Ratner founded OBB Pictures in 2016 and under his leadership the company has grown into OBB Media, a leading media company with divisions in film, TV, digital, podcasts, branded content, and social good, and has amassed over 1.6 billion views. Since its inception, OBB has carved out a stronghold in the new media space creating award winning content. In addition to running OBB and expanding the business, Ratner continues to act as a multi-hyphenate leading creative on OBB's marquee projects. Ratner is currently directing and executive producing the upcoming Demi Lovato docu-series for YouTube, and recently directed and executive produced the Justin Bieber: Seasons docuseries for YouTube, which broke the record for YouTube Originals as the most-viewed premiere ever, tallying over 32.65 million views in its first week alone, as well as the special documentary event follow up Justin Bieber: Next Chapter. In addition, Ratner also dire