Michael Holstein

Director · Writer

Michael Holstein is an award-winning writer, producer, and director with 20+ years of experience across scripted TV, documentary, and public media. He began his career writing on HBO’s The Wire and later served as VP and Executive Producer at WETA-TV (PBS), overseeing flagship programs including The PBS NewsHour and Ken Burns documentaries. He is currently directing Where the Mountains Sing and Building Opportunity, documentary projects focused on music, culture, and global development.