Michael Hammond, a native of Los Angeles, boasts a rich career in the television industry. His journey began as a Producer on the Emmy Award-winning series "The Amazing Race," for CBS spanning seven seasons that took him across the globe, producing shows in over 30 countries. He also produced multiple seasons of Fox's acclaimed series, "Hell's Kitchen."

Michael then brought his seasoned skills to Collins Avenue Entertainment, where he assumed a pivotal role overseeing all facets of production, daily operations, and economic growth. As Head of Production, he oversaw and Executive Produced all Collins Avenue productions, including the immensely popular Lifetime series "Dance Moms" and its spinoff series and specials. His influence extended to other notable series like “American Colony, Meet the Hutterites” for National Geographic Channel, “The Drama Queen” for E Entertainment, and “Sisters In Law” for WETV.

Michael is President and Executive Producer of Protest Pictures and is currently producing the feature sports documentary "Meal Ticket" for Amazon, as well as Executive Producing "Will To Win: Chasing The Andretti Legacy,". Michael continues to contribute his expertise to captivating storytelling in the ever-evolving landscape of television production. Taking on the role of President at Protest Pictures, he combines business acumen, leadership, and his extensive background in unscripted television, focusing on developing new programming that resonates with today's diverse audiences.