MICHAEL SADLER

SLOWBURN FOUNDER

2025 Re-Introduction

Take Three: Slowburn & Slowburn Studio

I picked up a camera young, just a grom at the skatepark with a Sony Tape Camera, filming my mates and documenting their talent. What began as a way to capture my hobbies as a youth quickly grew into a full-blown passion for creating media. And that’s still what motivates me today—capturing real moments, telling honest stories, and showcasing passionate individuals.

A few years later, after some overseas tours with Envy Scooters, I expanded my focus to local businesses, and for the last 10 years, I’ve had the privilege of servicing the Mornington Peninsula with professional photography, videography, and content creation.

Growing up in Carrum Downs, spending my youth at Frankston Skatepark, I was surrounded by an incredible community of local, regional, and international athletes, musicians, artists, and creative individuals. This free-spirited, driven environment has played a huge role in shaping Slowburn’s vision. It's a place where passion and creativity are nurtured, and this environment continues to fuel what we do at Slowburn Studio.

In 2024, Slowburn took an exciting step forward with our rebrand and the opening of Slowburn Studio in Frankston. Our mission is simple: to create a local hub where passionate individuals, creatives, and businesses can collaborate and thrive. We’re committed to being a part of a strong, independent Frankston business scene, where community, authenticity, and creativity are at the core of everything we do.

As the brand has evolved—from Sadler Videography to Shot by Sadler to Slowburn—I’ve had a front-row seat to the growth of social media marketing. From the rise of YouTube to the social media storm that followed, I’ve watched the online space mature, and I’m genuinely excited by the current shift toward supporting purpose-driven, authentic brands. I believe that anyone with passion, authenticity, and consistency can achieve anything they set their mind to.

In recent years, I’ve reignited my love for action sports content, collaborating with local athletes and brands to develop media that connects with audiences and pushes the sports I’m passionate about. Slowburn Studio is where I bring all these worlds together—whether it’s creating engaging content, telling your story, or helping bring your vision to life.

At Slowburn Studio, I’m focused on connecting with local creatives, passionate individuals, and businesses to help them bring their ideas to life. Whether it’s through high-quality content creation, strategic collaborations, or simply facilitating the creative process, I’m here to support and help make your vision a reality.