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John-Michael Damato

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John-Michael Damato
John-Michael Damato is an American director and writer. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. He has written and directed commercials for the Bernie Sanders 2020 presidential campaign. Other assignments include second unit director and producer on various features . John-Michael attended Columbia College Chicago and received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in film / literature. In addition to commercial and narrative work, he has also directed several music videos.
BornJanuary 2, 1986
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BornJanuary 2, 1986
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    • Known for

    Bernie Sanders: This is My Life 2020 (2019)
    Bernie Sanders: This is My Life 2020
    Video
    • Director
    • 2019
    Labor for Bernie 2020 (2020)
    Labor for Bernie 2020
    Video
    • Director
    • 2020
    The Challenger. In Theaters September 11th, 2015.
    The Challenger
    5.5
    • Additional Crew
    • 2015
    Boys of Abu Ghraib (2014)
    Boys of Abu Ghraib
    5.4
    • Casting Department
    • 2014

    Credits

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    Production Department

    • Cathy Baron in The Eves (2012)
      The Eves
      4.3
      • key set production assistant
      • 2012
    • Big Time Rush (2009)
      Big Time Rush
      6.6
      TV Series
      • production assistant
      • 2010–2011
    • The Event (2010)
      The Event
      7.0
      TV Series
      • production assistant
      • 2011
    • Listen to Your Heart (2010)
      Listen to Your Heart
      6.9
      • production assistant
      • 2010
    • Robert Patrick, Eric McCormack, Dan Lauria, Jody Thompson, and Jenni Baird in Alien Trespass (2009)
      Alien Trespass
      5.8
      • production assistant
      • 2009

    Director

    • Renegade Knight: A Profile on John Gilmore (2023)
      Renegade Knight: A Profile on John Gilmore
      Short
      • Director
      • 2023
    • Ryan Flo Miller, Matthew Shaffer, and Martina Android Heimann in The Constituents (2022)
      The Constituents
      Video
      • Director
      • 2022
    • Rise Together: The Councilman (2021)
      Rise Together: The Councilman
      Video
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Kent Moran and Catharine Daddario in Kent Moran: Hold on to Me (2020)
      Kent Moran: Hold on to Me
      Music Video
      • Director
      • 2020
    • Labor for Bernie 2020 (2020)
      Labor for Bernie 2020
      Video
      • Director
      • 2020
    • Bernie Sanders: This is My Life 2020 (2019)
      Bernie Sanders: This is My Life 2020
      Video
      • Director
      • 2019
    • The Flag on Broad Street
      Short
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Catch (2010)
      Catch
      7.5
      Short
      • Director
      • 2010
    • I'll Be Around (2009)
      I'll Be Around
      Short
      • Director
      • 2009
    • Let'er Blow (2008)
      Let'er Blow
      Short
      • Director
      • 2008
    • Merciless Road (2007)
      Merciless Road
      Short
      • Director
      • 2007
    • Potters Ground
      Short
      • Director
      • 2007

    Producer

    • Renegade Knight: A Profile on John Gilmore (2023)
      Renegade Knight: A Profile on John Gilmore
      Short
      • producer
      • 2023
    • Ryan Flo Miller, Matthew Shaffer, and Martina Android Heimann in The Constituents (2022)
      The Constituents
      Video
      • producer
      • 2022
    • Rise Together: The Councilman (2021)
      Rise Together: The Councilman
      Video
      • producer
      • 2021
    • Kent Moran and Catharine Daddario in Kent Moran: Hold on to Me (2020)
      Kent Moran: Hold on to Me
      Music Video
      • producer
      • 2020
    • Labor for Bernie 2020 (2020)
      Labor for Bernie 2020
      Video
      • producer
      • 2020
    • Bernie Sanders: This is My Life 2020 (2019)
      Bernie Sanders: This is My Life 2020
      Video
      • producer
      • 2019
    • Listen to Your Heart (2010)
      Listen to Your Heart
      6.9
      • associate producer
      • 2010
    • I'll Be Around (2009)
      I'll Be Around
      Short
      • producer
      • 2009
    • Let'er Blow (2008)
      Let'er Blow
      Short
      • producer
      • 2008
    • Merciless Road (2007)
      Merciless Road
      Short
      • producer
      • 2007
    • Potters Ground
      Short
      • producer
      • 2007
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Personal details

    • Height
      • 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
    • Born
      • January 2, 1986
      • Chicago, Illinois, USA
    • Other works
      Set Dresser for Diane Keaton L'Oreal TV commercial.

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Has worked as a substitute teacher in all grade levels, except high school. Though predominantly has experience as a multi-needs instructor, based mainly in the K-5 level.
    • Nickname
      • J.M.D.

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