Colemanfilm Media Group was founded over two decades ago by filmmaker Michael Coleman, whose work behind the camera has centered on crafting intimate films that explore the worlds of sound, music, and the artists who shape them. With a foundation in both filmmaking and sound engineering, Coleman’s lens has carried him deep into the heart of the creative process—revealing the emotion, precision, and collaboration that bring every story to life.

the company traces its roots to Boston, where Coleman began his career as an assistant to legendary music producer Jack Douglas. There, he captured the making of Aerosmith’s 2004 blues record Honkin’ on Bobo, resulting in the documentary
You Gotta Move—a rare, behind-the-scenes portrait of the band’s creative process that went on to be certified 4X platinum. That formative experience sparked Coleman’s lifelong passion for storytelling built on trust, access, and creative collaboration, values that continue to shape his work today.

In 2009, COLEMANFILM launched the SoundWorks Collection, an acclaimed video series and podcast spotlighting the visionaries behind the world’s most captivating films—directors, sound artists, and creative teams whose work often goes unheard. The series has featured in-depth conversations with industry luminaries such as Steven Spielberg, James Cameron, Denis Villeneuve, Jordan Peele, RON HOWARD, Darren Aronofsky, Bradley Cooper, Matt Reeves, Joseph Kosinski, and many more.

In 2017, Coleman directed his debut feature documentary, The Art of Listening—a cinematic exploration of the journey music takes from the hands of makers and composers to the ears of the listener. Produced in collaboration with Sony Electronics. the film premiered at SXSW and has since reached over 1.8 million views online.

COLEMANFILM is currently in production on their next feature documentary to be released in 2027.