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Michael Sonntag PT 3 is a casting director, film producer, teacher, and actor. Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Michael began his career producing local evening news for NBC, after graduating from the University of Notre Dame. He has worked both in front of and behind the camera, in a wide range of positions - most recently casting the feature film, Nephilim, as well as a number of commercials for clients such as Walt Disney Studios, TV Land, and DeclareYourself.com, with his business partner, John Coppola.  Michael has also worked as the casting director and line producer on the television series, Bourbon Street, for Rampart Entertainment. His other producing credits include Co-Producer on award-winning director Vince DiPersio’s acclaimed feature documentary, Truth In Terms Of Beauty, and Associate Producer & UPM on Semper Fi: One Marine’s Journey, for Showtime.  His next project, the romantic comedy, Detour, is slated for production in 2009.  Prior to producing, Michael held the title of Director of De