Michael Kulich

Michael Kulich
Born	c. 1986 Westport, Connecticut
Died	September 24, 2016 (aged 29) Los Angeles, California
Occupation	Chairman
Known for	adult entertainment companies

Michael Kulich (c. December 24th 1986 – September 24, 2016) was the founder and chairman^[1] of the adult entertainment^[2] company Monarchy Distribution.^[3]

Early life

Michael Kulich was born and raised in Westport, Connecticut, and graduated from Staples High School in 2004. Kulich was suspended in high school for selling Playboy magazines out of the trunk of his car.^[4]

Monarchy Distribution

Monarchy Distribution launched their first studio "Assence Films" in February, 2012^[5] in a partnership with Exile Distribution. Assence's first title "Anal Artists" starring Sasha Grey gained notoriety for the studio brand when Kulich offered a portion of the proceeds to the National Education Association and the donation was rejected.^[6]

In March 2012, Monarchy launched 'OGEE Studios' on the heels of the success of Assence Films.^[7]

In April 2012, Monarchy announced that they had signed a deal with Blue Coyote Pictures to handle the distribution for a new Transsexual line called Tranny Factory.^[8]

In August 2012, Kulich gained notoriety when he offered an adult film offer to Valeria Lukyanova, the Ukrainian model who resembles a real life barbie doll. Lukyanova never responded to the $10,000 offer.^[9]

Following the Go Daddy commercial for Super Bowl XLVII starring Bar Refaeli and Jesse Heiman, Kulich made an offer to Heiman to appear in an adult film. Heiman refused, stating he would hold out for Playgirl.^[10]

In February 2012, Earlie Johnson of Muskegon, Michigan's house was burglarized and his $7500 porn collection was stolen. Kulich stepped up to replace the collection.^[11]

In July, 2013 after TheDirty.com broke a story that Anthony Weiner had been caught sexting and involved in inappropriate conduct, Kulich announced that he was producing a movie entitled "Don't Pull Out" in which 15% of the proceeds would be donated to Weiner's campaign.^[12]

In December 2013, IAC PR Executive Justine Sacco tweeted "Going to Africa. Hope I don’t get AIDS. Just kidding. I’m white!” The tweet spiraled out of control and went viral and trending on Twitter for more than 2 days. Kulich reached out to Sacco offering a role in a film entitled "Justine's African Vacation" offering her 5 interracial scenes for $10,000 and 10% of the movies profits.^[13]

In January 2014, Kulich announced the launch of Skweez Media, a new VOD site catering to Adult Entertainment.

In February 2014, a film titled The Real Housewives of Westport was released. It is based on Kulich's hometown: Westport, Connecticut.^[14]

In February 2014, Kulich announced that he had launched Stunner PR, a full service publicity firm catering to Adult Entertainment Companies and Adult Performers.^[15]

Death

On September 24, 2016, Kulich was found dead at his home in Los Angeles by a close friend after having been out of contact with family and friends for over a day.^[16][17]

Mike is survived by his young son Tyler Kulich, who just one month before finished a 3-year course of treatment for Leukemia.

Awards

Year	Nominee/work	Award	Result
2012	Asses For The Masses	Nightmoves Best All Sex/Gonzo	Won
2012	Superstars	Nightmoves Best All Sex/Gonzo	Nominated
2012	Tranny Hookups	Nightmoves Best Transsexual Release	Nominated
2013	Assence Films	AVN Award Best New Studio	Nominated
2013	Chocolate Yam Yams	AVN Award Clever Title Of The Year	Nominated
2013	Kelly Shibari is Overloaded	AVN Award Specialty Release of the Year	Nominated
2013	Kelly Shibari is Overloaded	AVN Award Overall Marketing Campaign, Individual Project	Nominated
2013	Tranny Hookups	AVN Award Best Transsexual Release	Nominated
2013	Kelly Shibari is Overloaded	XBIZ Award Specialty Release of the Year	Nominated
2013	Juicy Booty	XBIZ Award Best All Black Release	Nominated
2013	Assence Films	XBIZ Award Best New Studio	Nominated
2013	Fuck-Book Diaries	XBIZ Award Best Amateur Release	Nominated
2013	Black Storm Pictures	BBW Fanfest Award Studio Of The Year	Nominated
2013	Big Mamas House	BBW Fanfest Award DVD Release Of The Year	Nominated
2013	Kelly Shibari Is Overloaded	Feminist Porn Award Movie Of The Year	Nominated
2013	Kelly Shibari Is Overloaded	Nightmoves BBW Movie Of The Year	Won
2013	OGEE Studios	Nightmoves Studio Of The Year	Nominated
2013	Cougar Claws	Nightmoves MILF/Cougar Release Of The Year	Nominated
2013	Pure MILFS 3	Nightmoves MILF/Cougar Release Of The Year	Won
2014	Tranny Hookups #4	Tranny Awards Best DVD	Nominated
2014	Monarchy Distribution	XBIZ Awards Best Marketing Campaign	Won
2014	Fuck-Book Diaries #6	XBIZ Awards Pro-Am Release of the Year	Nominated
2014	Samuari Girls #2	XBIZ Awards Asian-Themed Release of the Year	Nominated
2014	Kelly Shibari's Chubby Safari	XBIZ Awards Fetish Release of the Year	Nominated
2014	Real Couples	AVN Award Best Amateur Series	Nominated
2014	Monarchy Distribution	AVN Award Best Marketing Campaign – Company Image	Nominated
2014	Don't Pull Out	AVN Award Best Marketing Campaign – Individual Project	Nominated
2014	Gonzo Nation	AVN Award Best New Line	Nominated
2014	Latin Love Pictures	AVN Award Best New Line	Nominated
2014	Renegade	AVN Award Best New Line	Nominated
2014	Urban Street Studios	AVN Award Best New Line	Nominated
2014	Big Booty Pictures	AVN Award Best New Line	Nominated
2014	Cray Cray Vajayjay	AVN Award Clever Title Of The Year	Nominated
2014	Tranny Hookups	AVN Award Best Transsexual Series	Nominated

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References

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6. Zhao, Emmeline (6 February 2012). "Sasha Grey Filmmaker To Donate 'Anal Artists' Proceeds To Read Across America, NEA Declines". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 31 March 2013.
7. "Monarchy Distribution Teams up with Exile for OGEE Studios". AVN (magazine). Retrieved 31 March 2013.
8. "Monarchy Distribution Inks Deal with Blue Coyote". AVN (magazine). Retrieved 1 April 2013.
9. "Monarchy Makes Porn Offer to Ukrainian 'Living Barbie'". AVN (magazine). Retrieved 1 April 2013.
10. "Jesse Heiman, Bar Refaeli's Kissing Partner, Gets Offer To Make Porn". Huffington Post. 5 February 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
11. "Earlie Johnson's Stolen Porn Collection Replenished By Porn Companies". Huffington Post. 26 February 2013. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
12. "Pornographer Mike Kulich Vows To Raise Money For Anthony Weiner With 'Don't Pull Out' DVD". Huffington Post. 24 July 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
13. "Kulich Offers 'Ashamed' Ex-PR Exec a Porn Opp". XBIZ. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
14. Dan Woog (January 10, 2014). "The Real Housewives Of Westport". 06880: Where Westport meets the world. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
15. XBIZ (February 6, 2014). "Monarchy Distribution Owner Mike Kulich Launches Stunner PR". XBIZ. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
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