Michael Giannantonio

Cinematographer and director, also producer · Born March 12, 1973 (53) · KI Sawyer AFB, Michigan, USA

Michael Giannantonio, a seasoned professional with a wide-ranging production background, has garnered over 50 prestigious awards for his exceptional contributions to the industry. Michael is a versatile professional with extensive experience in live and planned production across diverse fields, including live entertainment, theatrical and production lighting, cinematography, scriptwriting, development, broadcasting, financing, pre-production, production, post-production, marketing, and distribution. His current objectives include writing and directing globally appealing motion pictures and producing high-end television content. Born on March 12, 1973, at K.I. Air Force Base in Michigan, USA, Michael’s early years hinted at his creative and leadership talents. From creating art and performing magic tricks in elementary school to launching his first band at the age of 14, his journey was marked by unwavering determination, making his professional debut as a musician at the age of 15. Michael later emerged as a world-renowned stage hypnotist and magician, touring the world and captivating audiences. Michael later ventured deeper into the entertainment industry, establishing a talent agency, consulting for feature films, producing professional video content, and securing feature film financing for Hollywood executives. In 2005, Michael transitioned from live shows to film and television, co-writing, producing, and directing his first award-winning short film, “The Devil Inside,” alongside lifelong friend John Voight. His success in the entertainment world led to a shift in focus. In the current phase of his career, Michael serves as an executive producer, overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects. He currently writes, produces, directs, films, edits, and distributes feature-length and short films, television shows, documentaries, commercials, corporate videos, artist profiles, and more. He is the owner and operator of Summitstar Studios, a full-service production and post-production facility. With this state-of-the-art studio at his disposal, Michael is fully equipped to continue crafting compelling content for film and television, carrying forward his artistic and creative endeavors to new heights.

What are Michael Giannantonio's films like?

Across their 18 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight

Morality

24%

Self

22%

Survival

20%

Bonds

17%

Ideas

12%

Society

5%

Justice4 Ambition4 Family bonds3 Identity3 Romantic love2 Survival2 Deception3 Violence2

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense

9

Warm

8

Hopeful

7

Dread

5

Joyful

5

Other

14

How their films linger

Feel-good6 Unsettling6 Hopeful6 Fun5 Thought-provoking4 Haunting3

How their films end · 1 with a twist

Happy4
Bittersweet2
Ambiguous10
Cyclical2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Michael Giannantonio's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 10 of their 19 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on discovery+ (5).

Also on these channels

A&E Crime Central3 titles, show their 3 titles on A&E Crime Central
All Reality1 title, show their title on All Reality

Subscription and free streaming for Michael Giannantonio's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

19 credits, 19 with a MovieCove page.

Black Phone 2(2025)
ADR Supervisor
Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films
The Man You Don't Know(2024)
Cinematographer
Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films
Secrets of the Hells Angels(2024)
Show Cinematographer
Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows
Does Murder Sleep?(2023)
Show Cinematographer
Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)
Women on Death Row(2023)
Show Cinematographer
Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)
Interrogation Raw(2022)
Show Cinematographer
Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows
90 Day Bares All(2021)
Show Producer
Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all shows
Assembly Required(2021)
Show Producer
Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows
Calls from the Inside(2021)
Show Cinematographer
Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows
The Disappearance of Phoenix Coldon(2018)
Show 1 episode · Camera Operator · Cinematographer
Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all shows
A Wedding and a Murder(2018)
Show Cinematographer
Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)
Carnival Kings(2018)
Show Cinematographer
Hustle & Soul(2017)
Show 6 episodes · Director · Cinematographer
Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)
This Is Life Live(2017)
Show Producer
Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)
Virtually in Love(2016)
Show Cinematographer
Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)
Flipping Virgins(2015)
Show Cinematographer
Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)
Biker Battleground Phoenix(2014)
Show Cinematographer
Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)
When Albums Ruled the World(2013)
Cinematographer · Producer
Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films
My Strange Addiction(2010)
Show Cinematographer
Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all shows