Erik Osterholm

Erik Osterholm is a multi-Emmy award-winning executive producer and director who recently co-founded Ultra Boom Media.4 He has an extensive background in the television and documentary industry, particularly known for his work on high-profile unscripted series.

Career Highlights

Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown:: Osterholm served as a producer and director for this iconic series.12 His involvement with Anthony Bourdain's work was significant, as he is often referred to as a "longtime Bourdain producer/director".1

Vice:: He worked as a producer and co-producer for the Emmy-winning HBO series.2

Netflix Projects:: Osterholm was involved in several Netflix productions:

• Co-creator and showrunner of the Emmy award-winning "Down to Earth with Zac Efron"1
• Executive producer for "Connected with Latif Nasser"1
• Executive producer for "The Business of Drugs"2

Other Notable Work::

• Producer for "The Layover" and "Coast Guard Alaska"2
• Director of "The Penguin Counters"2

Leadership Roles

Before co-founding Ultra Boom Media, Osterholm held the position of SVP of Development at Zero Point Zero Production.1 In this role, he developed and produced various series, showcasing his ability to create compelling content across different subjects.

Ultra Boom Media

In 2024, Erik Osterholm partnered with Michael Simkin to launch Ultra Boom Media.13 The company focuses on creating premium, character-driven storytelling with a knack for "genre-busting" content.3 They are joined by Oscar/Emmy-nominated filmmaker Omar Mullick and veteran media and creative executive Carrie Kaylor as partners in this venture.15

Education

Osterholm attended Emerson College for his education.4

Erik Osterholm's career demonstrates a strong track record in producing and directing high-quality, innovative unscripted content, particularly in the realm of documentary and travel series. His new venture with Ultra Boom Media appears to be a continuation of his commitment to creating compelling storytelling in the media industry.