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Damian Romay: Writer, Director, Producer

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Damian Romay: Writer, Director, Producer

 

 

Introduction to Damian Romay.   1:06 min.  Interview:  Raymond Elman.  Post-Production:  Lee Skye.  Music: Julie Maxwell.  Recorded via Zoom: 2/20/2024, South Florida.

 

DAMIAN ROMAY is an Argentinian-American film and television producer writer, director, and actor. He has a Masters Degree in screenwriting from USC‘s film school. His work has been screened in several international film festivals, and he has been recognized with the Jack Nicholson directing award, LALIFF‘s best story for a motion picture award, the ABC Disney writing fellowship, and two regional Emmys for writing and directing. Romay has produced, written, and directed over fifty independent feature films which have been seen all over the world.  His most recent film is “Isle of Hope” starring Diane Ladd, Mary Stewart Masterson, Andrew McCarthy, and Sam Robards.

— https://www.sunshinefilmsflorida.com/

 

The videos below were recorded via Zoom, are organized by Success Factor, and run between 30 seconds and 8 minutes. Click on any video. You must be connected to the Internet to view the videos.

 

 

RESILIENCE:   1:32 min.

How old were you when you moved to South Florida from Buenos Aires and how did the move impact you?

 

COMPULSION:   2:21 min.

As the son and grandson of successful storytellers, did you feel pressure to enter the entertainment industry?

 

PERSEVERANCE FURTHERS:  2:44 min.

Did you and your father attend the same university?

 

DEVELOP A VOICE:  7:26 min.

What did you learn at USC that still informs you today?

 

INSIGHT & INSPIRATION:  4:35 min.

Who are some of your role models and influencers?

 

UNDERSTANDS THE BUSINESS OF ART:  0:27 sec.

You have made a wide variety of films. Have you made any comedies?

 

PERSEVERANCE FURTHERS:   6:27 min.

What are a few of your films that were the most fun to create?

 

SEIZES OPPORTUNITIES:  1:31 min.

Tell us about your new film “Isle of Hope.”

 

UNDERSTANDS THE BUSINESS OF ART:  2:45 min.

“Isle of Hope” is about the “Sandwich Generations,” so opening your theatrical release in Florida seems like a brilliant strategy.

 

UNDERSTANDS ARTISTS’ NEEDS:  2:59 min.

Tell us about the terrific cast you assembled for “Isle of Hope.”

 

UNDERSTANDS ARTISTS’ NEEDS:  3:13 min.

How did you manage to shoot “Isle of Hope” in four weeks?

 

STRONG DRIVE FOR ACHIEVEMENT:  0:24 sec.

Have you made any movies in Spanish?

 

UNDERSTANDS THE BUSINESS OF ART:  0:45 sec.

What’s on your drawing board and what are you most excited about?