Michael Blieden
Directing
Michael Blieden is a writer/director who serves as director and executive produced on the Comedy Central series South Side. His previous directing work has included episodes of Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll for FX, Brooklyn Nine-Nine for FOX, Sirens for USA, Broad City for Comedy Central, Up All Night for NBC, Awkward and The Inbetweeners for MTV, and Children’s Hospital for Adult Swim. Prior to his episodic work, Blieden directed all the short films and roll-ins for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, where he was also a staff writer. He has also produced and directed live specials for comedians Zach Galifianakis and Joe Rogan plus music videos for Fiona Apple and Kanye West.
Behind the camera
2017Throwing Shade Live
Director
2007Super High Me
Director
2007Zach Galifianakis: Live at the Purple Onion
Director
2006Joe Rogan: Live
Director
2006The Comedians of Comedy: Live at the El Rey
Director
2005The Comedians of Comedy
Director
2005Zach Galifianakis: Look Who it Isn't
Director
2004The Frank International Film Festival
Writer
2003Melvin Goes to Dinner
Screenplay