Michael Malone is an award-winning writer and director specializing in comedy specials and emotionally resonant documentaries. Through his production company, Glass Hammer Productions, he’s redefined the look of stand-up specials, giving them a cinematic edge and emotional heartbeat. Now, Malone is turning his lens toward narrative dramedies that explore love, grief, and the absurd ways we try to connect.

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"I make films about people doing their best with what’s broken. Comedy gave me permission to be honest, and honesty gave me permission to be funny. Whether I’m filming a comedian onstage or a couple falling apart, I’m chasing that same fragile heartbeat, the space where laughter and pain coexist."

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Michael has also emerged as a prominent voice in the mental health space as the co-host of the popular podcast Secondhand Therapy, where humor and vulnerability are used to explore anxiety, relationships, and emotional survival.