Summary

Damian is an Italian-Polish American, a lifelong artist, and an athlete who consistently exceeds expectations and pushes for creative perfection. He will inspire and leave a lasting impression on anyone who has the pleasure of experiencing his work.

Credits

1/23 – Current

Editor (Producer) Citizen of the World - To the Ends of the World and Beyond

Film (Feature-length) — The DeLaurentis Foundation Details
1/23 – Current

As the lead editor, post-production producer, and co-writer, I was responsible for overseeing the entire editorial process of this documentary. My duties included creating the outline and story arc of the documentary, conducting research on historical and scientific information, working closely with the writer to craft the script for narration, hiring a VFX and GFX artist to create various images and animations, and obtaining clearances for all news clips and pictures used in the documentary. Additionally, I laid out the temporary music and commissioned the Composer to create an original soundtrack.

6/22 – 7/22

Editor (Lead) Summer With The Guys

Film (Feature-length) — Lionhead Productions Details
6/22 – 7/22

This film is a drama and comedy with dance and action sequences. The producer gave me free rein to say sorry. As the lead editor, I selected the best performances for comedic timing and edited scenes between the actors, enhancing their performances while ensuring the audience liked and cared for the characters. I also selected the best dance scenes so the characters looked like professional dancers, and cut the dance scenes like a music video to create a look and feel similar to "Magic Mike." Moreover, my ability to tell a good story allowed the producer and writer to see the plot holes, and with my assistance, we were able to develop scenes that strengthened the overall character arc of the film.

3/22 – 4/22

Editor (Lead) Say Goodbye to Hollywood

Film (Feature-length) — CineKat Film Works Details
3/22 – 4/22

As Lead Editor, I created drama and suspense, sound design, opening titles, and creatively mixed scenes to enhance storytelling and style.As the Lead Editor, I created the drama and suspense, laid out the sound design, and made the opening titles. Moreover, I creatively mixed scenes to enhance storytelling and style.

9/21 – 10/21

Editor (Lead) Portals

Film (Short) — CineKat Film Works Details
9/21 – 10/21

"Portals" was initially a 45-minute pilot. However, the director requested me to edit it down to a shorter film. To achieve this, I selected the best scenes and blended them together using a unique style of storytelling. As a result, the short film won numerous awards in the short film category."Portals was originally a 45-minute Pilot. The director requested me to cut it down to a short film. To accomplish this, I picked the best scenes and mixed them together to create a unique style of storytelling. As a result, the short film won several short film awards.

5/21 – 6/21

Editor (Lead) Fairy All The Way

Film (Short) Details
5/21 – 6/21

As the Editor, I found the best takes and cut them together for comedic timing and pace.

1/21 – 2/21

Director (Editor) Memoir of a Call Girl

Film (Short) — Damian Martorana Productions and Editorial Details
1/21 – 2/21

I adapted a one-act play into a short film and saw it through the full production process. This short film won several awards from various film festivals.

12/20 – 12/20

Preditor PRT Guard Force

Internet — Corporate — The Jewish Community of Greater Los Angeles Details
12/20 – 12/20

I worked together with the client to design the visual style of the video with the aim of generating interest in their training program. Additionally, I conducted research on news clips and books to highlight the issue of violence within the Jewish community. I also directed the talent to deliver an impactful and powerful message that would encourage viewers to sign up for the training course provided by PRT Guard Force.

2/20 – 2/20

Preditor LVC

Corporate — LVC Fire Protection Systems Intergration Companies Details
2/20 – 2/20

As the Producer, I researched and collected various stock footage to coincide with the script. As the editor, I pieced together the footage, soundtrack, sound design, logo bumper and gfx's to create an informational sales video that educates and motivates the client to set an appointment with LVC

Media

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Recos

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Steven Helgoth
Director
Damian was a pleasure to work with. His creatively brought a lot to the projects. His editing also enhanced the projects. He works well with the team and was an asset on the set. This is an individual that goes well beyond what is asked of him. I wou ...MORE...
Evan Weinstein
Supervising Producer
Working with Damian is always a good experience, as he always gives 100% of himself to the project. This was our 3rd time working together, and Damien demonstrated an innate understanding of story and drama, and instinctively knew how to merge those ...MORE...

Education

Class of '98

Penn State University

Integrative Arts Major / Varsity Men's Volleyball Team
Class of '94

West Irondequoit High School

General Education

My Gear

  • Mac Pro
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Avid Media Composer
  • Davinci Resolve

Skills

  • Post Production
  • AVID Media Composer
  • Directing
  • Production
  • Writing
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Google Docs
  • organization
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe After Effects
  • pre production
  • Creative Director
  • Post Production Supervisor
  • Production Books
  • Post Production Coordinator