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PRODUCER * DIRECTOR * DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHYMICHAEL
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PRODUCER * DIRECTOR * DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHYMICHAEL
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PRODUCER * DIRECTOR * DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHYMICHAEL
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AUDIO & VIDEO EDITOR * COLOR CORRECTIONISTMICHAEL
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AUDIO & VIDEO PODCAST PRODUCER AND HOSTMICHAEL
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WHO IS MICHAEL?

Welcome to Michael Giannantonio’s official website. Michael Giannantonio is an award winning live entertainer and filmmaker. Michael began his career in the entertainment industry in 1987 and has since filled many roles within the entertainment industry. Michael spent a portion of his career in the spotlight performing as a live entertainer, more specifically, a musician and later as a world reknown stage hypnotist and magician. Michael now works behind the camera in the television and film business as a producer, director, writer, director of photography, editor and technical manager. Michael is the president of Summitstar Studios in Peoria, AZ which consists of multiple audio recording studios, a full service audio and video post production facility, state of the art audio and video podcast studios, a full color correction suite, a sound stage, equipment rental house, and multiple production offices. Michael is a seasoned entertainment industry professional who is called upon time and time again to complete challenging production assignments. Michael possesses the natural ability to create and follow story in a highly cinematic way.

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers
Michael Giannantonio is routinely contracted to perform in various positions for feature and short subject films, television shows, reality TV shows, corporate videos, artist profile videos, commercials, web videos, music videos, documentaries, sizzle reels, live events, theatrical plays and more.

Yes, Michael owns a large quantity of high end production equipment. Contact Michael today for a comprehensive list of available equipment. Here is a partial list of Michael’s equipment.

Camera Packages:

Sony PXW-FX9 w/ XCDA-FX9
Panasonic Varicam LT
Panasonic AU-EVA1
Sony PXW-FX6
Sony FX3
Sony A7S III
Panasonic GH5
Canon 5D MKIII

Lenses:

Fujinon Cabrio XK20-120mm T3.5
Sony 28-135 G OSS F/4.0 E Mount
Sigma 18-35mm T2 Variable Prime
Sigma 50-100mm T2 Variable Prime
Canon 18-80mm T4.4 EF
20mm PL Mount Sony CineAlta Prime Lens T2.0
25mm PL Mount Sony CineAlta Prime Lens T2.0
35mm PL Mount Sony CineAlta Prime Lens T2.0
50mm PL Mount Sony CineAlta Prime Lens T2.0
85mm PL Mount Sony CineAlta Prime Lens T2.0
135mm PL Mount Sony CineAlta Prime Lens T2.0
SLR Magic Cine 50mm f/1.1 E Mount
Canon 14mm f/2.8 EF
Canon 16-35 f/2.8 EF
Canon 24-70 f/2.8 EF
Canon 24-105 f/4.0 EF
Canon 70-200 f/2.8 EF
Canon 18-135 f/3.5
Sigma 12-24mm
Rokinon 14mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm EF Lens Set
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 AF
Nikon 55mm f/1.2 AF
Nikon 58mm f/1.2 AF
Nikon 85mm f/1.8 AF
Nikon 105mm f/2.0 AF
Nikon 135mm f/2.5 AF
Pentax 50mm f/1.4
Pentax 35mm f/2.0
Pentax 135mm f/3.5
Hanimex 180mm f/3.5
Tamron 35-80mm f/3.5 Macro
Lumix 14-140 f/4.0 MFT

AUDIO EQUIPMENT

Sound Devices 688 Digital Audio Recorder
Sound Devices 744 Digital Audio Recorder
Sound Devices SL-6
Lectrosonics SRc Dual Wireless Receivers
Lectrosonincs 411A Wireless Receivers
Lectrosonics SMQV Wireless Transmitters
Lectrosonics WM Wireless Transmitters
Schoeps CMIT 5 Shotgun Microphone
Sennheiser MKH416 Shotgun Microphone
Neumann 82i Shotgun Microphone
Sennheiser ME66/K6 Shotgun Microphone
COS11D Lavaliere Microphones
Tram 50 Lavalier Microphones
Countrymen B6 Lavalier Microphones
Ambient & Denecke Timecode Slates and Sync Equipment

LIGHTING

Apature Light Storm 300D MKII
Radiance Daylight 230 LED Monolights
NanLite PavoTube II 30X LED Pixel Tubes
LitePanels Caliber LED Fresnel 3-Light Kit
LED Bicolor Light Panels w/ softbox
LED foldable Bicolor Light Panels
Mole-Richardson Light Kits
Arri Light Kits
Lowell Light Kits
C-Stands, Light Stands, Silks, Flags, Nets, Stingers, Sabdbags, Apple Boxes, Clamps, Etc.

MOTION CONTROL

Kessler Computer Controlled Time Lapse Sliders
DJI Ronin RS2 Gimbal
Movi Pro Gimbal
17′ Jib

…much, much more.

Yes. Michael has many accolades for his works. Here is a partial list of accolades:

AWARD WINS

2018 American Horror Film Festival – Best Music
2018 Optical Theatre Horror Film Festival – Semi-Finalist
2018 Horror Shorts Film Festival – Jury Finalist
2017 Indie Horror Film Festival – Best Sound
2017 Hollywood Screenings Film Festival – Semi-Finalist
2017 International Horror Hotel – Honorable Mention
2017 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Horror, Suspense, Thriller Film 
2017 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Cinematography
2017 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Actor, Lead Role
2017 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Action Sequence
2017 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Hair & Make-Up
2017 Hollywood Screenings Film Festival – Semi-Finalist
2017 Global Independent Film Awards – Finalist
2016 Midwest Horror Shorts Film Festival – Best Director
2016 ICP Entertainment Short Film Series – Best Horror Film
2016 Independent Horror Movie Awards – Best Gore
2016 IndieFest Film Awards – Award of Merit
2016 Best Shorts Competition – Award of Merit
2016 Top Shorts – Audience Choice Award
2016 Spotlight Horror Film Awards – Gold Award Winner
2016 Minikino Film Week – Finalist
2016 Best Short Fest – Semi-Finalist
2016 Hollywood Screenings Film Festival – Semi-Finalist
2016 Directors Circle Festival of Shorts – Best Religious / Spiritual Film
2016 The Film Awards – Best Narrative Short Honorable Mention
2016 Hollywood Screenings Film Festival – Semi-Finalist
2016 Global Independent Film Awards (Annual) – Best Faith-Based Film
2016 Global Independent Film Awards (Annual) – Humanitarian Award
2016 Global Independent Film Awards (Annual) – Best Narrative Short Film
2016 Global Independent Film Awards (Annual) – Best Narrative Screenplay
2016 Global Independent Film Awards (Annual) – Best Lead Actor
2015 Best Shorts Competition – Award of Merit
2015 IndieFest Film Awards – Award of Recognition
2015 Arizona Community Short Film Festival – Best Actor
2015 Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival Blood Moon Midnight Horror Film Challenge – Best Film
2015 Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival Blood Moon Midnight Horror Film Challenge – Best Actor
2015 Arizona Film Wars – Best of Fest Movie Trailer
2015 Arizona Film Wars – People‘s Choice Award
2015 Accolades Global Film Competition – Award of Recognition
2015 Global Independent Film Awards (monthly) – Best Short Film
2015 Global Independent Film Awards (monthly) – Best Director
2015 Global Independent Film Awards (monthly) – Humanitarian Award
2015 Global Independent Film Awards (monthly) – Best Screenplay
2015 Global Independent Film Awards (monthly) – Best Editing
2015 Global Independent Film Awards (monthly) – Best Faith-Based Film
2015 Global Independent Film Awards (monthly) – Best Drama
2015 Global Independent Film Awards (monthly) – Best Actor
2015 Global Independent Film Awards (monthly) – Best Cinematography
2012 Videographer Award of Distinction
2012 Videographer Award of Distinction 
2012 Vema Platinum Award 
2012 Hermes Creative Award
2012 Communicator Award of Excellence 
2011 MarCom Platinum Award
2011 MarCom Gold Award
2011 MarCom Gold Award
2011 Videographer Award of Distinction
2011 Videographer Award of Excellence
2011 Communicator Platinum Award2011 Davey Platinum Award – Project: ”One Tribe”
2011 AVA Gold Award
2011 AVA Gold Award
2011 AVA Honorable Mention Award
2008 Gen Art Film Festival – Best Feature
2008 Tokyo International Film Festival – Tokyo Grand Prix
2008 San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival – Jury Award
2008 Asian American International Film Festival – Emerging Director Award
2007 Telly Awards – Silver Telly Award
2007 Telly Awards – Bronze Telly Award
2005 New York Festivals International Film & Video Competition – Finalist Winner

OFFICIAL SELECTIONS / NOMINATIONS

2018 American Horror Film Festival – Official Selection
2018 Halloween Horror Picture Show – Official Selection
2018 Horror Shorts Film Festival – Official Selection
2018 American Horror Film Festival – Best Short Film Nominee
2017 Chicago Horror Film Festival – Official Selection
2017 International Horror Hotel – Official Selection
2017 Twisted Dreams Film Festival – Official Selection
2017 Indie Horror Film Festival – Official Selection
2017 Global Independent Film Awards – Official Selection
2017 Life Fest Film Festival – Official Selection
2017 Indie Horror Film Festival – Best Short Film Nominee
2017 Indie Horror Film Festival – Best Sound Nominee
2017 International Horror Film Festival – Best Short Film Nominee
2016 Puerto Rico Horror Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 LeglessCorpse Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 Malta Horror Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 Upstate New York Horror Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 Scare Us! Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 Bloodstained Indie Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 FearNYC Horror Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 International Horror Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 ICP Entertainment Short Film Series – Official Selection
2016 Midwest Horror Shorts Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 Terror Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 Indiana Short Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 Wreak Havoc Horror Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 Fright Night Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 Diabolical Horror Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 Directors Circle Festival of Shorts – Official Selection
2016 Minikino Film Week – SemiFinalist
2016 Arizona Filmmaker Showcase – Official Selection
2016 Filmconvert Color Grading Competition – Official Selection
2016 Apocalypse Later International Fantastic Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 Arizona Community Short Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 Phoenix Comicon Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 Calgary Horror Con – Official Selection
2016 Jerome Indie Film & Music Festival – Official Selection
2016 FilmConvert Color Up Film Competition – Official Selection
2016 Portland Horror Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 Independent Horror Movie Awards – Official Selection
2016 High Country Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 Top Shorts Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 Best Shorts Competition – Official Selection
2016 IndieFest Film Awards – Official Selection
2016 International Christian Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 Directors Circle Festival of Shorts – Official Selection
2016 Fun Family Friendly Film Festival – Official Selection
2016 Ozark Shorts Film Festival
2016 Wreak Havoc Horror Film Festival – Best Special Effects Nominee
2016 Bloodstained Indie Film Festival – Best Horror Film Nominee
2016 Terror Film Festival – Best Horror Film Claw Award Nominee
2016 Terror Film Festival – Best Special Effects Claw Award Nominee
2016 ICP Entertainment Short Film Series – Best Horror Nominee
2016 Independent Horror Movie Awards – Best Gore Nominee
2016 Independent Horror Movie Awards – Best Sound Nominee
2016 Independent Horror Movie Awards – Best Original Concept Nominee
2016 Independent Horror Movie Awards – Best Cinematography Nominee
2016 International Christian Film Festival – Best Director Nominee
2016 The Film Awards – Best Narrative Short Nominee
2016 Directors Circle Festival of Shorts – Best Religious / Spiritual Film Nominee
2016 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Faith-Based Film Nominee
2016 Global Independent Film Awards – Humanitarian Award Nominee
2016 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Lead Actor Nominee
2016 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Narrative Short Film Nominee
2016 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Narrative Screenplay Nominee
2015 Roma Cinema DOC – Official Selection
2015 IndieFest Film Awards – Official Selection
2015 Great Lakes International Shorts Festival – Official Selection
2015 International Family Film Festival – Official Selection
2015 ITSA Film Festival – Official Selection
2015 Jerome 89A Indie Film & Music Festival – Official Selection
2015 AMFM Fest – Official Selection
2015 Arizona Community Short Film Festival – Official Selection
2015 Best Shorts Competition – Official Selection
2015 Accolades Global Film Competition – Official Selection
2015 Indie. Short & Documentary Film Festival – Official Selection
2015 Global Independent Film Awards – Official Selection
2015 Arizona Film Wars – Official Selection
2015 The Short Film Awards – Best Film Nominee
2015 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Faith-Based Film Nominee
2015 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Short Film Nominee
2015 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Screenplay Nominee
2015 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Director Nominee
2015 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Cinematography Nominee
2015 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Actor Nominee
2015 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Drama Nominee
2015 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Actor Under 18 Nominee
2015 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Ensemble Cast Nominee
2015 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Visual Effects Nominee
2015 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Sound Nominee
2015 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Original Score Nominee
2015 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Editing Nominee
2015 Global Independent Film Awards – Best Production Design Nominee
2015 Global Independent Film Awards – Humanitarian Award Nominee
2008 Sundance Film Festival – Official Selection
2008 Los Angeles Film Festival – Official Selection
2008 SXSW Film Festival – Official Selection
2008 Seattle International Film Festival – Official Selection
2005 New York Festivals International Film & Video Competition – Official Selection

Yes, multiple companies. Michael owns a 4,000 sq ft studio complete with production offices, audio & video podcast suites, a sound stage, audio & video editing suites, audio recording studios, and much more. Michael also owns multiple production companies.

Michael Giannantonio is a true production specialist

Michael owns numerous production companies and can assist you in navigating your crew needs within the state of Arizona. Michael has provided production services for hundreds of prestigious clientele around the globe.

MICHAEL'S SKILLS

DIRECTING

Michael has directed content from live theater venues, stage shows, corporate events, short and feature length films, television shows, documentaries, commercials, podcasts, and even the latest in streaming video.

PRODUCING

Michael routinely produces content for major television networks, film studios, production companies, corporations, individuals, and much more.

DIRECTING PHOTOGRAPHY

Michael has directed photography for hundreds of television shows, films, corporate projects, and more. Michael truly has a creative eye for cinematography and his lighting skills are top notch.

CAMERA OPERATING

Michael is routinely hired to camera operate within many industries. Michael's main focus is within the television and film industries where Michael's camera skills are known worldwide.

CREW MANAGEMENT

From electrical crews to live theater and retail management, Michael demonstrated his lead reship skills at a very young age. Michael now utilizes his immense leadership skills within the television and film industry.

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TESTIMONIALS

Pete Brown

Executive Producer

5/5
“Michael has a incredible gift. Mad tech knowledge, creative vision is awesome, and his work ethic is unmatched. A freak of camera!”

Frank Kraljic

Executive Producer

5/5
“Michael, is your go-to person for pretty much anything do with production from handling technical troubleshooting to creative direction. He is resourceful and a pleasure to work with knowing how to handle himself and the crew through trying schedules while maintaining a positive attitude. Moreover, Mike cares about his work and the project as much as you do, and that is invaluable.”

M Jonathan Roberts

Executive Producer

5/5
“I had the opportunity to read and help develop a feature length motion picture script called The Ice House with Michael. He is a very talented and imaginative writer with strict attention to detail and always follows a cohesive story line. I look forward to working on another creative project with him and recommend his work. Top notch!”

Monica Ramone

Executive Producer

5/5
“I worked with Michael as the Technical Manager on the “SUNSET DAZE” TV show. He is dedicated, easy to get along with and is definitely “Mr. Technical”. Michael really helped us with our entire production and Post Production workflows.”