Mike Kelton is a director/producer/writer based in Brooklyn, NY.
With a background in comedy, Mike brings humor and heart to every story he tells.
Mike has developed, created, and produced multiple award-winning TV shows and digital series for TLC, Peacock, Fusion, LogoTV, MTV, and more.
Mike's 3-part series for LogoTV, Trans Youth Town Hall, led by Raquel Willis, recently won the GLAAD award for best Video Journalism. Mike also directs and showruns LogoTV's highest rated digital series, Spill with Johnny Sibilly (formerly: Logo Live with Johnny Sibilly). In its premiere season, Spill had over 5M views, was nominated for a Shorty Award, and received an honorable mention from the Webby Awards for its diversity and inclusion. Previously, he executive produced and directed the heartfelt makeover series, Dragnificent!, for TLC and the Discovery Networks, which won Best Lifestyle Show at both the Reality TV and Cablefax Awards. He also created and executive produced the FUSION series Shade: Queens of NYC.
Mike leverages his background in improv comedy to tell stories that are both honest and hilarious. When leading projects, Mike is intentional to create collaborative and joyful environments, allowing his stories to come to life in the most dynamic ways possible.
In his free time, Mike hosts and produces a supernatural docu-comedy podcast called Beyond: with Mike Kelton, which is going into its third season. Finally, Mike makes videos of his Mother on instagram that are worth a look.
Let’s get personal.
I grew up as a loud, expressive kid in the 90’s and came out when I was 15 in 2002, when coming out at 15 wasn’t really a thing. I left my conservative, suburban life to attend a performing arts school in Midtown, Manhattan. This was one of the best decisions of my life. My high school life included sneaking out of class to go to matinees of Rent and literally dancing down 8th Avenue with a pint of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. In high school, I learned that being myself was the only way I was willing to live. I harnessed this lesson in my 20’s as I worked on comedy stages and small screens as a performer and now share this lesson with others from my seat (though sometimes I stand) behind the camera.
I think we all have something unique about us that should be celebrated. What I find most rewarding is discovering someone’s uniqueness, nurturing it, capturing it on camera, and eventually sharing it with the rest of the world. It’s the best feeling and, truly, I love this work so much!
-Mike
