Michael Giannantonio
Executive Producer at Summitstar Studios
- Role
- Producer Writer Director at Summitstar Studios
- Location
- Peoria, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Giannantonio
I create cinematic stories that resonate — blending creativity, precision, and decades of hands-on experience.As President of Summitstar Studios, I lead a multi-award-winning film and television production and post-production company in Arizona, specializing in feature films, television series, documentaries, commercials, and branded content. Our state-of-the-art facilities handle the entire process: script development, cinematography, directing, video editing, color grading, ADR, sound design, audio mixing, mastering, and distribution.With over 75 prestigious awards, I’ve been hired by networks and studios including Netflix, A&E, TLC, BBC, History, Discovery, Oxygen, Showtime, Amazon, HGTV, NatGeo, and more. My credits span roles as film director, executive producer, director of photography, writer, producer, camera operator, post production audio manager, and editor on productions seen worldwide.Notable work includes:Furious 7 – Field Producer / 2nd Unit Director of PhotographyIcons Unearthed (The Nacelle Company) – Director of PhotographyBody Cam (Discovery) – Field Producer & Director of PhotographyAncient Aliens (History) – Director of PhotographyHustle & Soul S2 (WETV) – Director & Director of PhotographyFamily Business – Producer / Director / Writer (Feature Film)My journey began far from a studio lot — from working as a teenage musician and journeyman electrician to becoming a world-touring stage hypnotist and magician. Those experiences taught me resilience, showmanship, and the art of connecting with an audience — skills I now bring to every production.Today, I partner with networks, studios, agencies, and brands to deliver visually stunning, emotionally engaging content — from the spark of an idea to the final frame.If you’re looking for a trusted creative partner with the experience, network, and facility to deliver at the highest level, let’s connect.Specialties & Keywords: Film Director | Executive Producer | Director of Photography | Cinematographer | Video Editing | Post-Production | Color Grading | ADR | Audio Mixing | Sound Design | Television Production | Feature Film Production | Documentary Filmmaking | Commercial Production | Arizona Film Industry | Production Management | Distribution Strategy
Experience
Producer Writer Director
Nov 2018 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US
Writer / Director of the film, Space Munchies, an independent sci-fi comedy film.
Education
Glendale Community College
Video Production Technologies
2003 — 2004
Ironwood High School
General Studies
1987 — 1991
Skills
- Short Films
- Broadcast
- Video
- Shooting
- Avid
- Television
- Producing
- Creative Direction
- Television Production
- Public Speaking
- Cinematography
- Recording
- Production
- Hd
- Camera
- Feature Films
- Music Videos
- Film
- Video Production
- Screenwriting
- Editing
- Sound
- Event Management
- Post Production
- Documentaries
- Theatre
- Final Cut Pro
- Video Editing
- Premiere
- Directing
- Comedy
- Videography
- Mac
- Documentary
- Creative Writing
- Copywriting
- Lighting
- Digital Media
- Promotions
- Photography
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