WINTERSTATE ENTERTAINMENT is an independent film and entertainment company located in the great Winter State of Minnesota. Creating multi-genre and character driven films and documentaries.
Winter State Entertainment finances or co-finances the production of features and documentaries. Our projects focus on elevated genres, character-driven feature length films in a variety of spaces including: historical epics, franchise building, civil rights and compelling documentaries.
HAMID R. TORABPOUR
Hamid is a director, writer, and producer born and raised in Southern Minnesota. A successful feature film producer, his most recent film “Under The Stadium Lights”, starring Milo Gibson & Laurence Fishburne;, “Sumemrtime Dropouts” introducing Josh Richards and featuring Simple Plan; & “Lapham Rising” starring Frank Langella, Stockard Channing, Ashley Benson, Bobby Cannavale and Cheech Marin have all been picked up for studio distribution.
CAMILLE TORABPOUR
Camille is the heart and soul of Winterstate. Her heart for people, cultivating vision, and creating an environment of making memories and sharing laughs while making cinematic magic is what led to her role as a co-founder of Winterstate Creative. Her high energy and consumer POV prove to be vital at all stages of production. Working side by side with our team, she is propelling unique stories and producing quality projects
NICHOLAS HAGEN
Nick is a director, producer, writer. After 5 years of working as an Associate Producer with Winter State Entertainment, Nick is thrilled to direct the feature documentary about the legendary life of Jim Kaat in "Kitty to Cooperstown". Featuring interviews from Bob Costas, Pete Rose, Ozzie Smith, Mike Schmidt, Keith Hernandez and many more baseball legends.
SOLOMON SHIELDS
Solomon is a writer and director born and raised in Olathe, Kansas. His love of film started at a young age with "Iron Man" and "Friday Night Lights" being the movies that inspired him to get behind the camera. Upon joining the Winter State team Solomon is currently directing his debut documentary that is soon to be announced.
BENJAMIN OLSON
Benjamin Olson is a director and editor. He loved seeing stories come to life it was what inspired him to be a filmmaker. Prior to joining the Winter State Team, Benjamin has directed two independent feature films. Currently, Benjamin is editing documentaries on NFL HOF Willie Roaf and MLB HOF Jim Kaat.