Recent Work:
DOG - Allie Dever Music Video
Shot in August 2026 - Currently in Post-Production (To Be Released August 28th, 2026)
Produced by Sam Catanzaro
Directed by Annibelle Washburn
Song/Performance by Allie Dever
An Alahmar Productions Film
The Trip
Currently in Festival Distribution
Produced by Sam Catanzaro - Directed by Nate Herbold
This film highlights the importance of mental health and the struggles of PTSD. As the main character struggles to recover, he decides to take a risky approach to help himself, which only leads to making everything worse.
The Weight
Shot in June 2026 - Currently in Post-Production
Produced and Co-Directed by Sam Catanzaro
Co-Directed by Joaquin Garcia
Starring and Written By John Lavapie
An Alahmar Productions Film
To The Past
Director, Co-Writer, Producer, and Editor
Starring Thomas Greyerbiehl
When Cole realizes the anniversary of his mothers death has come once again, he struggles with truly knowing if he has accepted her death or not.
BMW Seattle SMM Content
Producer, Director, Editor
Pitched, Directed, Shot, Edited, and Delivered packages of content to BMW Seattle (Lithia Motors). Beginning in May of 2025 to Present
Forget About It
Shot in May 2026 - Currently in Post-Production
Produced by Sam Catanzaro
Written and Directed by Michael Scholl
An Alahmar Productions Film
My name is Sam Catanzaro, and I am a filmmaker and producer from Los Angeles, currently studying at LMU’s School of Film and Television. Currently, I am studying abroad in Bonn, Germany but over the last 2 years have worked on countless Film Productions in LA both independently and connected to LMU. This past year, I co-founded Alahmar Productions, a production company that works on a variety of projects like narrative shorts, music videos, and commercial advertisements.
Want to work together on bringing your story to the screen or promoting your business?
Contact me and let’s get it started.
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Producing
Working both as a Freelance and a Student Producer has quickly become my pride and joy. I love working on the logistics and overseeing these projects throughout all stages of production. Coordinating the crew, meeting deadlines, permitting, compliance, and looking after the crew have become my favorite things to do in Film.
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Duke Productions Creative Agency
Taking the skills I have learned from creating sports content and the workflow of working on student film sets, Duke Productions now offers commercial-style social media content for brands. In 2025, we became a Lithia Motors Approved Vendor and worked with BMW Seattle on creating content for their social media pages.
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Sports Highlights
Over the course of 5 years, I have worked with countless sports teams to create content for their social media and sponsors. This began with my local high school and quickly grew around Seattle, leading me to work with countless teams around the PNW. As I arrived at LMU, I also joined the Sports Media Team to create content alongside an amazing team.
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LMU SFTV
As a student filmmaker, I am exposed to numerous other successful and inspirational filmmakers daily. Being surrounded by these like-minded peers and renowned faculty is the ultimate place for me to learn. Personally, I have directed and edited 2 LMU short films so far. And during my time on Upper Division LMU Film Productions, I have worked as a Producer, 1st AD, 1st AC, 2nd AC, Grip, and BTS Photographer.