Our stories make us human.

Tell yours from the heart.


Whether we are working on narrative features, or branded content, we approach everything from a storyteller’s perspective. Who are the characters, and what is their journey? How do they reach their goals? But most importantly, how does it make you feel.

We see stories wherever we look.

Our process is to follow the human element at the center, and find the narrative that carries us through – whether it’s a cool new piece of tech, a product, a classroom, a commercial, a music video, or a traditional narrative feature length film. 

Since 2006, we have been been telling compelling narratives - always with humanity at the center.

The Type of Work We Do

Sunnyside Films — cinematic scene from a documentary film production

Narrative

Our roots are in independent features. We love them. Whether it’s bare bones, or high budget, nothing beats a good story with characters you can root for and cry with. They teach us how to see the world, and how to approach all of our content.

Sunnyside Films — Motional documentary featuring the Hyundai IONIQ5 autonomous vehicle

Branded - Commercial

Find the human story that drives a product, company, or institution. And bring it to life with passion and dedication. We love sitting across from you in an interview, and asking that one question that makes your eyes sparkle. 

Sunnyside Films — documentary film production still

Innovative

We think it is fun to tell stories in new ways. We have told interactive series narratives, extremely-short instagram episodics, and continue to experiment with new ways to unlock the power of storytelling through technology.

HBO Max logo

Our recent clients.

Motional logo — Sunnyside Films client
Rockefeller Capital — Sunnyside Films branded video project
Motional logo — Sunnyside Films client
Pace University logo — Sunnyside Films client
Rockefeller Capital logo — Sunnyside Films client
The Wall Street Journal logo
Regis — Sunnyside Films client logo
Sunnyside Films — documentary film production still
Rockefeller Capital — Sunnyside Films branded video client

Who we are

SUNNYSIDE FILMS is a film production company specializing in narrative, human-driven content, be it branded commercial or theatrical. Sunnyside has produced critically acclaimed feature films, commercials, prestigious short films, numerous web-series, and music videos. Uniquely scalable, and crafted to each production’s needs. 

Sunnyside Films was founded in 2006 as an umbrella for myriad projects encompassing film, branded content and commercials. With founder Michael Izquierdo and Sunnyside’s many producing partners, the company has emerged since 2006 as the pulse of a modern film ensemble of cast and crew making prestige work for audiences across all markets. 

Sunnyside is versatile and nimble to meet every project’s need with the ultimate in customization, from initial concept to final delivery. We are passionate in what we do, do it with joy, and we are tireless in our efforts to achieve your vision.

Sunnyside Films — Motional documentary film production still

Follow us on social