Damian Marcano

A master of depicting the raw, gritty realities of Trinidadian life, Damian Marcano was born in the year 1977 in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, and has been active in the global film industry since the early 2010s. Marcano is best known for his work in the drama genre, with his most notable films being "God Loves the Fighter" and "The Little Boy and The Ball". His works, though not highly decorated at major film festivals, are critically acclaimed and he won the Best Trinidad and Tobago Feature Film and Best Local Short Film at the Trinidad and Tobago Film Festival in 2013. Marcano is known for his authentic portrayal of his country's culture and the societal issues it faces, which he presents with unflinching honesty. Damian Marcano, with his distinctive voice and the uncompromising truth in his films, has become a beacon for Trinidadian cinema, shining a light on a world often overlooked by the mainstream.