Best known for his work directing and producing special features for the first three Harry Potter DVDs and the Van Helsing DVD, Samstags' work on Van Helsing was featured in an article by American Cinematographer Magazine and the making of WAR & TRUTH was recently featured in the Metro Pulse.His documentary feature film, WAR & TRUTH, won Best Documentary at the Annapolis Film Festival in November 2005 and the Director's Choice Award at the Secret City Film Festival in 2007. In 2005, he directed 30 shows for the Telly Award winning Backyard Habitat series for Discovery Network ‘s Animal Planet Channel. Samstags' second documentary, BOMBS OVER BEN HAI is currently in pre-production.
A 1989 graduate of Hampshire College, Samstag has worked with blockbuster budgets but also prides himself with making the most of smaller budgets for non-profit organizations.
In addition to producing and directing, Samstag Productions is also available for:
-Steadicam
-HD and SD camera operator
-Photography
-Editing
-DVD Authoring
National clients include:
Warner Bros.
Universal Pictures
Discovery Networks
Fox Sports
MTV
The Academy of Science & Television
Animal Planet
Fine Living
Inside Edition
The United States ARMY
New Line Pictures
Castle Rock Entertainment
The Red Baron Museum
New Wave Entertainment
Jewelry Television
RARE Hospitality
Ruby Tuesday, Inc.
