I’m Damon O’Steen, a versatile and results-driven media professional with over 25 years of experience in film, television, and digital content creation. I specialize in directing large-scale productions and crafting impactful post-production projects like trailers, stylized EPKs, and branded content. My goal is to deliver work that resonates visually and emotionally. I’ve had the privilege to work with various industry leaders, including Relativity Media and UMC Health System, where I’ve led award-winning campaigns and collaborated with talented teams. I'm passionate about storytelling and always strive to bring creativity and professionalism to every project I undertake.…

Damon O’Steen

I’m Damon O’Steen, a versatile and results-driven media professional with over 25 years of experience in film, television, and digital content creation. I specialize in directing large-scale productions and crafting impactful post-production projects like trailers, stylized EPKs, and branded content. My goal is to deliver work that resonates visually and emotionally. I’ve had the privilege to work with various industry leaders, including Relativity Media and UMC Health System, where I’ve led award-winning campaigns and collaborated with talented teams. I'm passionate about storytelling and always strive to bring creativity and professionalism to every project I undertake.…

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I’m Damon O’Steen, a versatile and results-driven media professional with over 25 years of experience in film, television, and digital content creation. I specialize in directing large-scale productions and crafting impactful post-production projects like trailers, stylized EPKs, and branded content. My goal is to deliver work that resonates visually and emotionally.

I’ve had the privilege to work with various industry leaders, including Relativity Media and UMC Health System, where I’ve led award-winning campaigns and collaborated with talented teams. I’m passionate about storytelling and always strive to bring creativity and professionalism to every project I undertake.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director / Editor / Video Production Manager at UMC Health System
January 1, 2018 - June 14, 2024
Responsible for producing and directing UMC's commercial campaigns and digital content with the internal award-winning marketing team. TV campaigns have won Addy and National Healthcare Ad Awards.
Director / Editor / Writer at Relativity Media
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2015
Created digital content promoting Relativity’s upcoming slates of films as well as original digital content. Worked with social media influencers and created a weekly show called Tube Top that highlighted weekly viral videos. Notable & award-winning projects include Brick Mansions sports commercial starring John Wall, RelativityAvengerables action spoof starring NBA athletes, and a short promoting Earth to Echo played nationwide in Cinemark theaters.
Creator / Director / Editor at Lovely Lady Cakes
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2016
Founded the popular YouTube channel with wife Anna O’Steen, creating how-to-desserts and lifestyle videos, amassing over 6-million views on YouTube while expanding on social media platforms. Managed brand clients including Quaker Oats, Tillamook, Honest, Got Milk, Pure Leaf Ice Tea, Tastemade, and American Express.
Editor / Videographer at Artist Direct
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Filmed celebrity interviews and red carpet events, creating stylistic 3-minute EPK content with a one-day turnaround featuring artists like Crystal Method, Akon, Snoop Dogg, Kevin Bacon, and Staind.
Director at Deadeye Films
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Directed the feature film Deadland, an apocalyptic thriller starring Brian Tee. Managed a 30-man crew under an HD 24p SAG low-budget agreement. The film premiered at the Atlanta International Film Festival and won Best Director at the 2009 AOF film festival. Distributed by Lightning Entertainment in 2010.
2nd Unit Cameraman at Discovery Channel / Wheelhouse Entertainment
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
Worked as 2nd Unit Cameraman on the pilot Fight or Die, a $650,000 HD documentary TV pilot produced by Randall Wallace, recreating the Vietnam Ira-Drang Valley battle.
Editor / Videographer at Hollywood Previews
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
Filmed and edited daily show The Fix, red carpet events, celebrity interviews, studio EPK featurettes, and music concerts. Edited promos for clients such as Cirque de Soleil, Wynn Hotel, Jeep, and General Motors.
Writer / Director at Little Studio Films / Shoreline Entertainment
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Wrote and directed the feature film The Drone Virus, a $300,000 HD medical thriller starring Billy Wirth among others. Managed a 75-man crew. The film was distributed worldwide through Shoreline Entertainment.

Education

B.F.A at Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, California
May 1, 1998 - August 31, 2001

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Healthcare, Consumer Goods
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