About Mike Luciano

Mike Luciano is a director, writer and actor, and the co-creator of the HBO animated comedy series, "Animals."  He’s developed shows with Netflix and Fox, and his feature directing debut, Transcending, premieres in 2027. Creating artist-forward paths in new mediums is the focus of his new production company, 18 Trails, launching next year.  See him act in the pilot episode of The Creep Tapes (Shudder).

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Modern life is put on brutal full display in this dark comedy from the co-creator of HBO's Animals. When a hiker encounters a severely injured victim of a bear attack and must weigh the ethics of a mercy kill, we're thrown backwards in time, revealing the bizarre and scandalous ways the fates of two strangers intersect. Sex, murder & philosophical dread all contribute to a surprising mosaic of humanity's doomed desire to connect. For fans of Coen Brothers, Martin McDonagh, Sam Sheppard -- come see this hilariously absurd and twisty stage production brought to life for the very first time.

Written & Directed by Mike Luciano - mikeluciano.com

Read by:

Raleigh Cain (Transcending)

Luke Baybak (Splitsville, Mad Men)

Jessica Andres (NCIS)

Marques Ray (Curb Your Enthusiasm)

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Co-created this HBO animated series with Phil Matarese, featuring us writing, directing and voicing every episode. Watch on HBO 🐀

Directed this cinematic love letter to me & Brianna Lee's Long Island hometown. Summer vibes & psychedelic-induced freestyle rapping. 

Coming soon  🏖