säⁿ-sü-sē | without worry : free of care
Sanssouci Films is a film + digital media company.
We make distinct commercial and narrative work for brands & business. Straightforward collaboration and quality resources help us realize a diversity of projects.
We give every film seasoned insight to best communicate your company, brand, or event's one-of-a-kind message with style.
And like our name, stress-free.
FILMMAKER | PRODUCER | PHOTO
Since the days of VHS, I've been excited to create great work seen widely — having led and crewed high-level projects as producer, director, and DP nationwide.
From PRE- to POST-PRODUCTION: Sanssouci Films looks forward to realizing your film and the amazing story at its heart.
On Location (left): Hyphen shoot -- more @ their home page!
Working with Michael was an awesome experience! His talent and passion in videography, photography, and editing is undeniable. Michael's easygoing nature and open communication made it effortless to communicate our vision. I would highly recommend Michael to anyone seeking an experienced filmmaker/photographer who is not only great at what he does but also a pleasure to work and with a fast turnaround.
— Peter Mueller, founder, ACE Automation, Oakland
Michael has what every director wants: a keen eye, a listening ear, and a vivid and flexible imagination. He cares about accuracy, pursues tasks with joy, and is driven by the passion of a true craftsman. He will make your project better.
— Duncan Pace, comedian/filmmaker, New Orleans
Paired with a writer to work on a piece about the legacy of FEMA X markings on homes in New Orleans, Michael took the assignment and ran with it. He was able to capture exactly the tone and scope we were looking for in the piece.
— Sara Polsky, Curbed senior features editor
I've worked with Michael on a number of film projects, and he always brings his A-game. His passion for quality is inspiring. I'm always looking forward to the next project we can team up on.
— Ben Samuels, filmmaker/artist, Hamburg
He’s not only a creative hard worker but also humble. On one occasion he was editing our film but decided to come early to help where needed. He took it upon himself to keep the coffee pot full (the best person on set in my opinion) and also slammed out a banging edit which I believe got him nominated for an award. Having Winters on set is a pleasure each and every time.
— Kyle Wigginton, filmmaker/actor, New Orleans
I’ve worked with Winters on several different occasions. He naturally has an eye for a creative shot. Watch the opening shot of our short, “Beg”, and see what I’m talking about. He continues to grow on every film we work on. The dude can hold a conversation too. Excited to work with him again in the future.
— Adam Henslee, actor/filmmaker, New York City
On location: SafeAI shoot
