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"Adam is exceptional. His ability to edit together a sharp, bracing and exciting video that captures the goals of the company, artists and collaborators is at the top of his field. I cannot recommend him highly enough and believe anyone would be lucky to employ his services and talents for your personal film project or organizational needs."

Carey Perloff

Artistic Director Emerita of the American Conservatory Theater

"Adam Montanaro is a remarkable and dedicated video producer who is able to work in a wide variety of settings with speed, finesse, grace and wisdom. He puts his subjects at ease immediately and finds creative ways to capture events no matter how challenging the circumstances. I cannot recommend him highly enough."

Michael Moran

ArtisLecturer, UC Berkeley

Artistic Director, Oakland Theater Project

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Hi! I'm a creative video producer and filmmaker with 15+ years of experience leading concept-to-delivery video across brand, product, educational, documentary, and performing arts projects. I’ve built my career by working hands-on across production and post-production—developing strong creative judgment, practical fluency, and the ability to guide teams through complex work with clarity and confidence.

I’ve directed and produced work for organizations including Coursera, Microsoft, Unilever, Upstart, CK-12, Berkeley Repertory Theatre, A.C.T., and SF Opera, spanning large-scale campaigns, educational series, motion graphics, and live performance capture. I’m comfortable operating at multiple levels—shaping creative strategy with stakeholders, directing on set, setting and shaping light, operating camera, and guiding editorial and finishing decisions in post.

I thrive in collaborative environments where creative ambition meets real-world constraints. My strength is translating brand goals, feedback, and ideas into clear direction that creative teams can act on—keeping projects aligned, on schedule, and on brand without losing the heart of the story.

At the center of my work is a simple goal: to create film and motion content that reflects our shared humanity, engages audiences, and delivers meaningful impact—both creatively and commercially.

I also enjoy mentoring emerging creatives, building efficient workflows, and fostering collaborative teams that do their best work together. In addition to video, I work in studio and field photography and graphic design.

Videography & Motion Design

Here's a selection of some of my recent work.  The vast amjority of the following was shot, edited and produced by myself, or is an example of my work as a producer and team leader. 

Interviews & Brand Videos
First Place for Youth - Resilience
Voices from Our Community: Designated Arts Person
Upstart Highlights
Voices from Our Community: Niketa Kumar
Theatrical Logo stingers
Jensen Architects
Interview with Bear Graham - Hamlet
OTP Hamlet - Dean Linnard Interview
Theatrical Trailers
SF Playhouse My Fail Lady Trailer
Hamlet Teaser 1
LesBlancsTeaser
Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - SF Playhouse TRAILER
Fat Ham - SF Playhouse - Trailer
OTP Trailer 2025
Exotic Deadly - Trailer V1
SF Playhouse "Waitress" Trailer
Ed-Tech & Explainer Videos
CK12's Foresights
CK12 Insights
FlexiTA
Heather Script 2 C1M1L1
Sedi Script 2 C1M2L2
MPMCC1M1LV01
Upstart Highlights
Self Tape Master Class Lesson: Uploading our audition
Short Films
Wooden Sea Official Trailer 2022
KOMODO!
Actor Showreels & Scenes
Actor Showreels
All In
The Alibi
Sunset Baby
The Purge
Half Lives
Actor Monologues
Laure Jane Bailey - How I Met Your Mother
SF Playhouse - Cashed Out Nan's Monologue
Katherine
Keith Burkland TBA Audition
Merlixse
Matt Monaco
Madeline Isabel Yagle
Sango Tajima performs Bench Seat, by Neil Labute

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