Testimonials
For Directing
Alex Bystram
Executive Producer
Discovery Channel
I have worked with George D’Amato over the years on a number of productions for Cineflix Productions. George always brings unparalleled passion and creativity to every project he works on.
I count on George to bring a considered creative approach to the shows he shoots, and that he can deliver the kind of first rate cinematic drama broadcasters around the world expect.
Richard Goldberg
Executive Producer/Agent
Taxi Films NYC
As a seasoned executive producer, you must be able to identify and match world class directorial talent for each television commercial project. To this end I have had the pleasure and honor to work with George D’Amato at Taxi Films. His directorial range of talent includes award winning people performance, storytelling, real people, intimate portraits, and light humor.
George A Willis
Cinematographer
President Canadian society of Cinematographers
George has many unique qualities that a cinematographer hopes to find in a director. He is totally committed to each and every project with an intensity akin to a laser beam. However, George also possesses the unique ability to work within a budget, while still offering the best creative solutions.
Larry Bambrick
Show runner/Executive producer
National Geographic, History channel , Discovery Channel
From recreating enormous plane crashes (including Air India) to smaller, more intimate stories, George has always been able to capture both the scale of a story, and the smaller, more haunting personal impact of the events.
Suzie Bird
Creative Director
George has a gift for taking an ordinary scene and making it look breathtaking. His artistry can transform a simple marketing message into a beautiful story that resonates with people. Once our finished spots started airing, the feedback was so overwhelmingly positive, that our initial set of three 30-second spots turned into a series of about 12 spots over the next couple of years.
For Teaching & Consulting
Liza Vespi
Executive Director
George has been teaching our Director's Foundation Certificate and Smartphone Filmmaking Courses for the past 6 months and consistently receives rave reviews from our students. Along with his stellar talent and considerable experience, George brings an unmistakable passion for mentoring new and emerging filmmakers. Truly inspiring for students and fellow professionals alike.
Bruce Pringle
Actor
George has a wonderful reputation in the industry and I've always come away from his classes with better vision and motivation.
I feel George's vast experience is an asset to any student, and I've have been honoured to have listened to, and be guided by this gentleman. George is highly collaborative in his approach to his students and the fact is proven in the students that return time and time again to "learn even more."
Emily Gutierrez
Filmmaker
George is an incredible teacher and consultant. He's inspiring, enthusiastic, and positive. I've hired him as a consultant for my short film, Italian 101, which I wrote, produced, and directed. Every meeting with him was so productive and positive. I always got helpful feedback on my work, a plan for the following week, and lots of encouragement. He taught me how to think as a filmmaker and helped me gain confidence. I would gladly hire him again and take any of his courses.
Max
Filmmaker
George is one of the most sincere and insightful teachers I’ve had the pleasure of working with. His passion for film and television is rivalled only by that for his students – he took genuine interest in our individual ideas, approaches and perspectives. Such a pleasure.