MICHAEL J. SONNTAG

 

Michael Sonntag is an independent film producer, casting director, teacher, and actor. Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Michael began his career producing the evening news at NBC affiliate WNDU, after graduating from the University of Notre Dame.  He has worked both in front of and behind the camera, in a wide range of positions.  Michael is one of the founding partners of Studio C, an acting and filmmaking institute, where he currently teaches acting classes, offers private coaching, and shares artistic director duties for the school’s Company.

Michael has held the title of Director of Development for Shakrah Films, as well as Co-Producer on award-winning director Vince DiPersio’s latest feature documentary, Truth In Terms Of Beauty.  Most recently, Michael acted as associate producer on Semper Fi: One Marine’s Journey, which premiered on Showtime in June 2007, as well as line producer and casting director on the television pilot, Bourbon Street for Rampart Entertainment.  Michael is currently producing the independent film Detour and casting the feature Nephilim, with his business partner, John Coppola.