Big stories. Bold filmmaking
Founded by Emmy-nominated and Critics Choice Award-winning director and executive producer Sam Lipman-Stern, we are a full-service production company creating documentary, commercial, scripted and original content for clients around the world.
Lipman-Stern is the creator, executive producer and co-director of HBO’s acclaimed documentary series Telemarketers, executive produced alongside Josh and Benny Safdie, Danny McBride and David Gordon Green. The series won the Critics Choice Award for Best True Crime Documentary and earned a 2024 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series.
That same combination of bold storytelling, cinematic filmmaking and hands-on production is at the heart of everything we do.
With more than 20 years of experience across film, television, branded content and digital media, our team provides complete production services from concept through final delivery—including development, pre-production, directing, cinematography, live streaming, production and post-production.
Our work has been created for leading networks, publications and brands including HBO, Apple, NBC, Adidas, Forbes, The New York Times, the NBA, MTV, PBS, Esquire, Interscope Records, VICE, Rolling Stone, Complex, Nike, OCEANX and Mountain Dew, amongst others.
Before Telemarketers, Lipman-Stern spent years directing and producing at VICE, Rolling Stone and Complex, creating films and original content with artists and cultural icons including Keith Richards, Slash, André 3000, Charlie Puth, Snoop Dogg, Derek Jeter, Imagine Dragons, Rick Ross, A$AP Ferg, Jerry Seinfeld, Freddie Gibbs, Black Thought, Saweetie, Gary Clark Jr., Scott Storch, Odd Future, Alchemist and Action Bronson.
But we’re much more than one filmmaker.
We have built a global network of experienced directors, producers, cinematographers, editors and production crews, allowing us to assemble the right team for virtually any project, anywhere in the world. From complete productions to experienced local crews, we scale our services around the needs of each project.
We have a particular specialty in South American production, with deep experience and trusted teams throughout Colombia and the region. Our on-the-ground network allows us to manage crews, locations, permitting, equipment and logistics, while helping international productions navigate Colombia’s attractive film tax incentives and rebate programs.
From a one-day commercial shoot to a feature documentary or international television production, our approach remains the same: great people, great filmmaking and great stories.
Great production starts with a great story. Our job is to find the best way to tell it—and bring it to life anywhere in the world.
WHAT ARE WE MAKING?
Tell us about your project, idea or story. We’ll bring the right people together to make it happen.
CONTACT: INFO@SLSFILMS.COM