Jimmy Sammarco

Jimmy Sammarco is a Filmmaker and Cinematographer specializing in Music Videos, Feature Films and Commercial Video Production and Post Production for Fortune 100 Companies. He attended the University of Wisconsin in Madison on a swimming scholarship where he earned a BA in Communication Arts and went on to become a world ranked long distance swimmer.

Jimmy is the President and CEO of JimmyMakesMovies, Inc. a full service video and film production and post production organization. Throughout his 15 plus years in the business, Jimmy has gained extensive experience as a Producer, Director, and Editor creating over 100 award winning music videos and commercial projects for organizations such as NBC, CBS, McDonalds, So You Think You Can Dance, Libman, Kimberly-Clark, Abbott Labs, John Deere, Milwaukee Electric Tool, Manpower, InSinkErator, MillerCoors, Snap On, and the FBI.

Jimmy is probably best known for his ability as a Cinematographer and Director of Photography. His ability to light and visually tell a story through a lens is what sets him apart. Jimmy was the DP/Cinematographer for the critically acclaimed documentary, Song Sung Blue, which won 8 Best Documentary Awards at film festivals worldwide and was vigorously supported by Roger Ebert, Neil Diamond, and Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam. Current projects include the feature film On the Verge which just wrapped post-production and is entering the festival circuit. Jimmy is also in pre-production on a music video for R&B recording artist Cincere.

In addition, Jimmy has an extensive knowledge of cameras and closely tracks new technology and innovation. This knowledge base, combined with his history of producing, directing, and editing, working with talent, budgets, locations and the numerous logistical and creative choices that go into creating content, make him one of the most well-rounded video and film production professionals around.

Jimmy also has extensive experience Producing and Directing large scale business theater shows including two consecutive shows at Epcot in Orlando for the launch of Milwaukee Electric Tool's V28 product line, as well as co-directing the Miller Brewing Co. National Distributor shows in Dallas, Las Vegas, and New Orleans. For the last 5 years, Jimmy has volunteered his services Producing and Directing the production for the Sojourner Truth Family Peace Center Fundraising Gala and Fashion Show at the Harley Davidson Museum, helping to raise more than $400,000.

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