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- J.M.D.
- Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- 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.
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous
- 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.
- Worked at Warner Brothers Studios as a VIP Tour Guide for a short period of time.
- Worked simultaneously as a production assistant, as well as a featured background artist on both "The Dark Knight" (2008) and "The Express" (2008) - Often completing a full days work on one set, only to begin night shoots on another, with little more than an hour of downtime in-between.
- Was a member of Act One Studios between 2005 through 2008, where he studied the Meisner Technique.
- Graduated from Columbia College Chicago in the spring of 2008, where he was then selected amongst a small group to continue his studies while on the Raleigh Studio Lot in Los Angeles, California. He then went on to write, produce, and direct a B&W short under the guidance of producer Casey La Scala ("Donnie Darko", "A Walk to Remember").
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