Location
Los Angeles, California
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars, Adult Swim
- Mike has an entertainment-focused TikTok channel with over 240,000 followers where he discusses all things film and television.
- Mike's had the chance to interview many actors, directors, and comic book artists, including Chris Pratt, Scarlett Johansson, Maya Hawke, and Aaron Paul.
- He also writes, directs, and produces his own short films and sketches independently and writes for the sketch comedy team, Prenup, which performs every month at The Pack Theater in Los Angeles.
Experience
Mike has worked as a professional writer since 2013, getting his start as a writer for the UCLA newspaper The Daily Bruin for its pop culture beat. He's written about film and television for many other sites online, including Cracked, Ranker, StudioBinder, and Backstage. Mike Bedard joined Static Media in 2020 and has contributed features and news articles to Looper, SlashFilm, TVLine, and SlashGear. As a journalist, Mike doesn't just talk about entertainment; he also makes his own, having written several short films that have been produced by Dollars & Donuts Productions.
Education
Mike has a bachelor's degree in English with a minor in political science from UCLA.
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