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I'm Michael Luxemburg, an award-winning writer, director, and storyteller based in Austin, Texas. I love collaborating with amazing people to create exciting, meaningful media. Over the years I've developed and directed video essays, live shows, and branded content for YouTube channels and gaming brands. I'm a versatile producer and writer who thrives on creative challenges and new collaborations.…I'm Michael Luxemburg, an award-winning writer, director, and storyteller based in Austin, Texas. I love collaborating with amazing people to create exciting, meaningful media. Over the years I've developed and directed video essays, live shows, and branded content for YouTube channels and gaming brands. I'm a versatile producer and writer who thrives on creative challenges and new collaborations.

Michael Luxemburg

Writer, Film Director, Film Producer, +2

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I'm Michael Luxemburg, an award-winning writer, director, and storyteller based in Austin, Texas. I love collaborating with amazing people to create exciting, meaningful media. Over the years I've developed and directed video essays, live shows, and branded content for YouTube channels and gaming brands. I'm a versatile producer and writer who thrives on creative challenges and new collaborations.…I'm Michael Luxemburg, an award-winning writer, director, and storyteller based in Austin, Texas. I love collaborating with amazing people to create exciting, meaningful media. Over the years I've developed and directed video essays, live shows, and branded content for YouTube channels and gaming brands. I'm a versatile producer and writer who thrives on creative challenges and new collaborations.

Available to hire

I’m Michael Luxemburg, an award-winning writer, director, and storyteller based in Austin, Texas. I love collaborating with amazing people to create exciting, meaningful media.

Over the years I’ve developed and directed video essays, live shows, and branded content for YouTube channels and gaming brands. I’m a versatile producer and writer who thrives on creative challenges and new collaborations.

Skills

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Copywriting

Podcast Production

Experience Level

Adobe Premiere Pro

Expert

Adobe After Effects

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Producer at Michael Burns

June 1, 2025 - Present

I develop, direct, and creatively produce video essays for Michael Burns' YouTube Channel.

Senior Producer at Enthusiast Gaming

March 1, 2021 - April 1, 2025

Developed, pitched, produced, wrote, and directed projects ranging from live comedy shows to animated projects and web content productions. Managed social media content for sites such as U.gg and IcyVeins. Directed and produced episodes of and shoulder content for Tuesday Night Gaming. Developed new content strategies for Wisecrack and Arcade Cloud. Piloted live comedy projects and gaming activations for a wide range of sponsors.

Writer/Director at Wisecrack

April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2025

Wrote and directed video content for a YouTube Channel that had over 3 million subscribers by the time I left. Conceptualized, researched, wrote, and edited long and short form video scripts. Directed voice actors, animation, and video essay design for videos with collective views far exceeding 10,000,000. Developed and launched new series and formats of video. Produced and appeared on live streams and podcasts. Developed and executed advertising deals and sponsored content.

Video Director at Party World Rasslin'

September 1, 2015 - October 1, 2023

Directed both the live video output and promotional content for Party World Rasslin. Conceptualized and scripted promotional video. Shot, edited, and distributed completed productions. Set up the tech and production for a 3 camera live streamed broadcast. Directed and mixed the broadcast footage. Took the show from a small, scrappy broadcast to a production that eventually sold streaming rights to Means.tv.

Head Writer at Founders City Films

June 1, 2014 - March 1, 2020

I manage a staff of several writers, while at the same time consistently turning out high level content for production. From shorts to features, the work I've produced has consistently brought positive attention to our company.

Co-host and Editor at Almightyballer.com

October 1, 2015 - November 1, 2016

I wrote and edited both articles and copy as well as co-hosted the popular Almighty Baller Podcast, which has appeared at the top of the new and noteworthy sections of both iTunes and Stitcher as recently as June 5th 2016, and was added as a featured network on BlogTalkRadio.

Writer in Residence at Cauldron House

October 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016

I worked on a small staff developing web content for adults and children while honing my own work under the supervision of several award winning filmmakers.

Senior Staff Writer at BW Films

November 1, 2013 - June 1, 2014

I developed concepts from genesis until they are in polished, scripted form, with a primary focus on style and structure.

Staff Writer at Renegade Cinema

September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014

I contributed film industry news, movie reviews, Television recaps, and occasional columns.

Freelance Video Editor at Xylum Debate Institute

January 1, 2013 - April 1, 2013

I produced video advertisements combining clips from YouTube and on set recording of audio and videocontent.

Assistant Debate Coach at Bard College

September 1, 2011 - April 1, 2013

I taught and supervised a collection of talented students through the first two years of Bard's newly formed debate program. I ran practices, attended tournaments, and guided research with the students.