The Syndicate Entertainment Group (SEG) was founded in 2002 by producer/director Michael Thelin. Based in Los Angeles, CA, the company specializes in brand development television and content, lifestyle entertainment television and content, live concert and event production, graphics packages, commercials, promotional & marketing spots, music videos and LIVE streaming video.

In his roles as producer and director, Thelin is committed to “coloring outside the lines” to create fresh, innovative content that incorporates the best and most advanced technologies in support of his clients’ projects. He is equally attuned to delivering projects on time and within his partner companies’ budget expectations. From breakthrough technologies to more traditional formats including stop motion and live action, SEG is a one-stop shop for 3-D/2-D animation, graphics and post-production needs.

Currently, Thelin is in post-production on the live DVD debut for Grammy Award winning Lupe Fiasco, set for release this year. Recent projects include helming a live music program spotlighting rap phenomenon T.I. for the Viacom networks—in support of T.I.’s #1 album Paper Trail—and directing live concert DVDs for the Grammy nominated Paramore (The Final Riot!) and Panic At The Disco (Live In Chicago). The latter two were both 2008 year-end releases on the Atlantic Records label, making Thelin the first director to have a pair of live music DVD releases for major label artists come out in one holiday season. He has previously worked with artists including James Blunt, Gnarls Barkley, Shiny Toy Guns and Simple Plan, among others.

Since Thelin launched the company in ’02, SEG has partnered with broadcast and cable television networks, major music labels, entertainment companies, television shows and top consumer brands including: NBC, ESPN, Fox Sports Net, MTV2, ABC Family, Comcast Sports, CBS (CSI), Atlantic Records, Warner Music Group, Universal Studios, Universal Music Group, Fueled By Raman, the Travel Channel, Procter & Gamble, General Mills, Lionsgate and MLB.

On the non-profit side, Thelin has put his creative energy and vision towards spots and PSAs for organizations including ONE.ORG, MADD, Cystic Fybrosis Foundation and Boys & Girls Club of America.