A native New Orleanian and second-generation Guatemalan, Scott Damian learned storytelling at a young age. Grappling with a severe stutter, Scott attained fluency by creating stories and, ironically, performing. Graduating from Loyola University of New Orleans, where he earned his B.A. in English, and attending The British American Drama Academy in Oxford, U.K., where he studied under Tony Randall and Alan Rickman, Scott moved to LA and led a successful acting career. But when Hurricane Katrina ravaged his hometown, Scott turned to storytelling to tackle the grief and redefined himself as a writer, where he penned his first play, Coffee Stains. A few years later, his memoir and audiobook, Voice: A Stutterer’s Odyssey, was published nationwide. The Stuttering Foundation honored Scott with the award Converting Awareness Into Action alongside John Stossel and Byron Pitts. Through his production company BME, Snapper—which Scott wrote and directed—won the prestigious Prometheus Film Festival Award for Best Short. He has co-written two Hallmark films alongside Heather Provost. He wrote, co-directed and co-produced the feature film, Racing Colt, which premiered in select theaters. Working alongside Imagineers, Scott also served as Director/Creative Consultant for the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at the Disneyland Resort. Recently, Scott served as Head Writer for the live broadcast of D23 Expo [Live]. Scott is in active development on multiple projects for both Hallmark, Stargazer Films, and MarVista Entertainment. As a staff writer, Scott just finished two seasons on an upcoming DreamWorks/El Roth project and is writing a mystery movie for Hallmark Movie and Mystery Channel.
ANAHEIM—D23 EXPO LIVE
Writing for live television and 24 hours of content is not for the faint of heart and yet D23 Expo was nothing short of exhilarating. Working, collaborating and prepping for 8 weeks with an incredible team was such a joy. So grateful for this opportunity.
DREAMWORKS/ELI ROTH SERIES
Working in the trenches for two seasons with this incredible Writers Room was truly inspirational. When you’re laughing during deadlines, does it ever feel like work?
RACING COLT
Los Angeles—On set with Co-Director Heather Provost.
Our Interview With Hallmark’s Home & Family.
DISNEYLAND
With The Creative Team for The Opening of Star Wars’ Galaxy’s Edge at Savi’s Workshop.
VANCOUVER—ON SET OF A JOYOUS CHRISTMAS
With Co-Writer Heather Provost, Michael Rady, Bonnie Bedelia, and producers Ashley Squires & Heather Overton.
Santa Monica’s Barnes & Noble Book Signing.
LOS ANGELES
On Set Directing The Short “Moon River”