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Billy DaMota (I)

Casting Director | Casting Department | Producer

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2019

Billy DaMota was born and raised in San Francisco, CA, where he began his career in the arts as a rock and roll guitar player. He moved to Los Angeles in the mid-1970s only to find that disco ... read full biography

Known for God's Not Dead (2014), Faith, Hope & Love (2019), Colors (1988), Above the Law (1988)

Guilds

Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS) | Casting Society of America (ret) | American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)

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@billydamota (twitter.com) | tierjump.com

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Awards

2 wins, 5 nominations & 2 additional awards

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151 titles

Projects in Development (4 titles)	Budget	Status
Cloudland Casting Casting See fewer		Announced
Dirty Diamonds Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$5MM	Development Unknown
The Journey to Redemption Casting Casting See fewer		Pre-Prod
The Roman Road Casting Director Casting Director See fewer		Development Unknown

Films in Production (3 titles)	Budget	Status
Assassin's Fury Casting Director Casting Director See fewer		Post-Prod
Pizza and Whine Casting Consultant Casting Consultant See fewer		Post-Prod
Palau the Movie (2019) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$2MM	Post-Prod

Past Film & Video (124 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Faith, Hope & Love (2019) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer		$55K	$74K	$74K
Making a Killing (2018) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness (2018) Original Casting Original Casting See fewer		$2.7MM	$5.7MM	$7.4MM
An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted) (2017) Casting Consultant Casting Consultant See fewer	$1MM
Boone: The Bounty Hunter (2017) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
I'm OK (2017) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
The Case for Christ (2017) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$5MM	$4MM	$15MM	$18MM
Lucky's Treasure (2017) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Terror of Halloween (2017) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Road to the Well (2016) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
God's Not Dead 2 (2016) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$5MM	$7.6MM	$21MM	$24MM
3 Bullets (2016) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$100K
60 eight (2016) (Short) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Alibi (2016) (Short) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Gonna Be a Soldier (2016) (Short) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Pirate's Code: The Adventures of Mickey Matson (2015) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Relentless Justice (2015) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
60 Eight (2015) (Short) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$18K
The Adventures of Mickey Matson and the Copperhead Treasure (2015) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Mother and Brother (2015) (Short) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Do You Believe? (2015) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$2.3MM	$3.6MM	$13MM	$14MM
Somewhere the King (2015) (Short) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$40K
Paper Tiger (2015) (Short) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Mining for Ruby (2014) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$3.5MM
Revelation Road: The Black Rider (2014) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Redeemed (2014) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$1MM
God's Not Dead (2014) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$2MM	$9.2MM	$61MM	$65MM
Silver Bells (2013) (Video) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Taken by Grace (2013) (Video) - Casting Consultant Casting Consultant See fewer
Revelation Road 2: The Sea of Glass and Fire (2013) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer		$4K	$5K	$5K
The Book of Esther (2013) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
The Mark: Redemption (2013) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Revelation Road: The Beginning of the End (2013) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
This Is Our Time (2013) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$350K
Foreclosed (2013) (Short) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$5K
Girl Club (2013) (Short) - The Producers Wish To Thank The Producers Wish To Thank See fewer	$25K
Meant to Be (2012) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$250K
Night Claws (2012) Casting, Casting Director Casting, Casting Director See fewer
The Mark (2012) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$1.5MM
The Encounter: Paradise Lost (2012) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Ghost Soldiers (2012) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$2MM
The Black Dove (2012) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer		$7K	$23K	$23K
Apostle Peter and the Last Supper (2012) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$750K
Brother White (2012) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$1MM
Escape (2012) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Me Again (2012) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Posey (2012) (Short) - Casting, Director, Producer, Writer Casting, Director, Producer, Writer See fewer
Christmas with a Capital C (2011) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
The Dragon Warrior (2011) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Jerusalem Countdown (2011) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Efrain (2011) (Short) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
InSight (2011) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer		$9K	$11K	$11K
Marriage Retreat (2011) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$2MM
The Encounter (2010) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Johnny (2010) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Holyman Undercover (2010) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$1.5MM
What If... (2010) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer		$50K	$815K	$815K
In the Blink of an Eye (2009) (Video) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Sam Steele and the Junior Detective Agency (2009) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Sarah's Choice (2009) (Video) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$900K
Shadowheart (2009) (Video) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$10MM
Call of the Wild (2009) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer		$11K	$29K	$270K
The Dropout (2009) (Short) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$14K
Touching Home (2008) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$2MM	$47K	$116K	$116K
Matchmaker Mary (2008) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$500K
Spent (2008) (Short) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Dystopia (2007) (Short) - Casting Director, Producer Casting Director, Producer See fewer
The Wager (2007) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Raiders of the Damned (2007) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Hidden Secrets (2006) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
House of the Rising Sun (2006) (Short) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	$50K
The Pros and Cons of Breathing (2006) (Short) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$65K
Cut Off (2006) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$10MM
Miracle at Sage Creek (2005) Casting Director (as Billy Damota) Casting Director (as Billy Damota) See fewer	$3.5MM
The Last Time We Were... (2005) (Short) - Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	$10K
I, Robot (2004) Casting Consultant Casting Consultant See fewer	$120MM	$52MM	$145MM	$347MM
Better Luck Tomorrow (2002) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer	$250K	$361K	$3.8MM	$3.8MM
Under the Gun (2002) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Blue Caviar (2001) (Short) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
If Tomorrow Comes (2000) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
The Long Road Home (1999) Casting Director (casting) Casting Director (casting) See fewer
Killer Flick (1998) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Changing Habits (1997) Writer ("Comes on too Strong") Writer ("Comes on too Strong") See fewer	$1.2MM
Lovest (1997) Casting (USA) Casting (USA) See fewer
Naked in the Cold Sun (1997) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Street Corner Justice (1996) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Walking Thunder (1995) Casting Director (casting) Casting Director (casting) See fewer
Sacred Cargo (1995) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Felony (1994) Police photographer, Casting Director Police photographer, Casting Director See fewer
Reflections on a Crime (1994) Casting Director, Associate Producer Casting Director, Associate Producer See fewer
Babylon: la paura è la migliore amica dell'uomo (1994) Casting (USA) Casting (USA) See fewer
Mutant Species (1994) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$1.8MM
The Crow (1994) Additional Casting Additional Casting See fewer	$23MM	$12MM	$51MM	$51MM
Heaven Sent (1994) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Desperate Crimes (1993) Casting Director, Writer (screenplay) Casting Director, Writer (screenplay) See fewer
Night Trap (1993) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Wind Dancer (1993) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
The Legend of Wolf Mountain (1992) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$1MM
Center of the Web (1992) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
The Medium (1992) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Silent Night, Deadly Night 5: The Toy Maker (1991) (Video) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Dolly Dearest (1991) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Project Eliminator (1991) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Firehead (1991) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer		$3K	$60K
Fatal Skies (1990) (Video) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
The Dark Side of the Moon (1990) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Society (1989) Additional Casting Additional Casting See fewer	$2MM
Bride of Re-Animator (1989) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	$2MM
Nightwish (1989) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Chopper Chicks in Zombietown (1989) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Nightmare Beach (1989) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Primal Rage (1988) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Miracle Mile (1988) Casting Director (as Billy Da Mota) Casting Director (as Billy Da Mota) See fewer	$3.7MM	$341K	$1.1MM	$1.1MM
Brothers in Arms (1988) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Fear (1988) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Perfect Victims (1988) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Colors (1988) Casting Associate Casting Associate See fewer	$6MM	$4.7MM	$47MM	$47MM
Above the Law (1988) Casting Director (as Billy Damota) Casting Director (as Billy Damota) See fewer	$7.5MM	$2MM	$19MM	$19MM
Medium Rare (1987) Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
The Running Man (1987) Casting Assistant (as William O. DaMota) Casting Assistant (as William O. DaMota) See fewer	$27MM	$8.1MM	$38MM	$38MM
Predator (1987) Casting Assistant (as Billy Damota) Casting Assistant (as Billy Damota) See fewer	$15MM	$12MM	$60MM	$98MM
Project X (1987) Casting Assistant (as William Damota) Casting Assistant (as William Damota) See fewer	$18MM	$3.3MM	$19MM	$22MM
¡Three Amigos! (1986) Casting Assistant Casting Assistant See fewer	$25MM	$5.9MM	$39MM	$39MM
Commando (1985) Casting Assistant (uncredited) Casting Assistant (uncredited) See fewer	$10MM	$7.7MM	$35MM	$57MM

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Past Television (17 titles)	Episodes
In an Instant (2015–2018) (TV Series) - La Casting (reenactment unit) (6 episodes, 2017), Casting Director (3 episodes, 2015), Los Angeles Casting (1 episode, 2017), Casting (Los Angeles) (1 episode, 2016), LA Casting (reenactment unit) (1 episode, 2018) La Casting (reenactment unit) (6 episodes, 2017), Casting Director (3 episodes, 2015), Los Angeles Casting (1 episode, 2017), Casting (Los Angeles) (1 episode, 2016), LA Casting (reenactment unit) (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Fire on the Mountain (Aug 4, 2018) Season 3, Episode 9 - LA Casting (reenactment unit) LA Casting (reenactment unit) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	10
Hilton Head Island (2017–2018) (TV Series) - Casting Director (22 episodes, 2017), Casting (2 episodes, 2017) Casting Director (22 episodes, 2017), Casting (2 episodes, 2017) See fewer Uncertainty Season 2, Episode 2 - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	24
The Encounter (2016) (TV Series) - Casting Director (8 episodes, 2016), Director (1 episode, 2016) Casting Director (8 episodes, 2016), Director (1 episode, 2016) See fewer Maximum Mike (Dec 9, 2016) Season 1, Episode 8 - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	8
Roadside Stars (2016) (TV Movie) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Dad Dudes (2015– ) (TV Series) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Stage Mommies (2013) (TV Series) - Billy DaMota (1 episode, 2013) Billy DaMota (1 episode, 2013) See fewer My Mother Is So Embarrasing! (Jun 8, 2013) Season 1, Episode 1 - Billy DaMota Billy DaMota See fewer	1
Finding Normal (2013) (TV Movie) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Christmas Angel (2012) (TV Movie) - Casting Director (as Billy Damota) Casting Director (as Billy Damota) See fewer
America's Most Wanted (1988–2012) (TV Series) - Casting Director (146 episodes, 1988) Casting Director (146 episodes, 1988) See fewer James Hammes Story (Aug 31, 2012) Season 26, Episode 37 - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer See more See fewer Loading	146
Burned (2011) (TV Movie) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
ACME Saturday Night (2011) (TV Series) - Musical Act (1 episode, 2011) Musical Act (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Walt Willey (Apr 9, 2011) Season 3, Episode 7 - Musical Act Musical Act See fewer	1
Green Manor (2011) (TV Series) - Casting Director (1 episode, 2011) Casting Director (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Pilot (Jan 1, 2011) Season 1, Episode 1 - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	1
Medium Rare (2010– ) (TV Series) - Casting Director (1 episode) Casting Director (1 episode) See fewer Episode #1.1 Season 1, Episode 1 - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	1
Triggerman (2009) (TV Movie) - U.s Casting U.s Casting See fewer
Doc West (2009) (TV Movie) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
The Night Stalker (2002) (TV Movie) - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer
Planet Rules (1995– ) (TV Series) - Casting Director (1 episode) Casting Director (1 episode) See fewer Planet Rules Season 1, Episode 1 - Casting Director Casting Director See fewer	1

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Self (3 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Casting Qs (2011) (TV Series) - Himself (2 episodes, 2011) Himself (2 episodes, 2011) See fewer An Interview with Billy DaMota, Part 2 (May 31, 2011) Season 2, Episode 18 - Himself Himself See fewer An Interview with Billy DaMota (Mar 15, 2011) Season 2, Episode 8 - Himself Himself See fewer
Behind the Couch: Casting in Hollywood (2005) Himself (as Billy Damota) Himself (as Billy Damota) See fewer
I Don't Know Jack (2002) Himself Himself See fewer

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