Frank DeMartini

Frank DeMartini (Producer) began his entertainment career 20 years ago as an entertainment attorney. Soon he became a specialist in representing not only the above-the-line elements but also all aspects of motion picture and TV production from development through financing and distribution. His film credits include producer on the independent feature “Motel Blue” (1997) starring Sean Young and Robert Vaughn, “Crocodile” (2001) directed by horror icon Tobe Hooper, “Mozart and the Whale” (2006) starring Josh Hartnett and Radha Mitchell, and “Journey to the End of the Night” (2007) starring Brendan Fraser and Mos Def. His most recent film, “Mad Money” (2008) starring Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah, Ted Danson, and Katie Holmes opened on 2500 screens in January 2008 and was directed by Academy Award winner Callie Khouri. He has completed production on an M.O.W. for the ABC Family Channel entitled, “The Prince and Me 4 wich will air 2010. Frank has just completed shooting “Elephant White” in Thailand with Kevin Bacon and Djimon Hounsou.

Recent Articles

By Frank:

• The Emotions of Immigration Reform

  Immigration Reform - To some it is almost a curse word. To others it is a desire and a dream. Which is it to you?

• Thomas Jefferson – The First Republican

  Jon Meacham's book on Thomas Jefferson poses the question that Jefferson may have been the first Republican president, not Lincoln like we have been taught.

• Big Brother

  The Boston Bombing investigation had many benefits but also shows the power of Big Brother and the risks to our personal freedoms - Is it worth it?

• 42 – A Great Tribute to a Legacy

  The movie 42 is the story of Jackie Robinson's breaking the color barrier in baseball and making the sport, for the first time, truly for all Americans.

• Melissa Joan Hart and Kickstarter

  Melissa Joan Hart launches a Kickstarter campaign to raise money for a feature film that is a little out of character for her known television image.

• Baseball – The Rite of Spring

  Baseball and spring always brings thoughts of new beginnings. But, are change and new beginnings necessarily good things either in baseball or politics.

• Easter and Forgiveness

  During the time of Easter, it is time to forgive. In fact, we should use Jesus' example on the cross as he forgave those who put him there.

• The Conclave Begins

  As the Papal Conclave begins, is it a time for forgiveness within the Churck or is it a time of reckoning for the sins of the past ten years?

• Sequestration

  Today sequestration hits and the economy may slip into major depression. Or, will it? If you listen to Democrats yes, but the Tea Party has another opinion.

• Ninja II

  As you all know, I spent the last three months on the set of Ninja II. It kept me away from politics, but did put some money in my pocket for taxes to take.

• John Carter and the Gods of Hollywood

  This novel by Michael D. Sellers shows how the Disney marketing machine completely destroyed any chance that John Carter had to be a successful film.

• Goodbye Oscar Madison

  The world lost Oscar Madison on Christmas Eve when Jack Klugman died at the age of 90. Klugman's portrayal of Oscar Madison is one of the gems of early TV.

• Is Change Good?

  Most of the debate since the Obama Presidency took office in 2008 involves “Political Change.”  You can call it transforming the United States as the President has on many occasions.  You can call it “the progressive agenda.”  Or, you can call it “destroying the American way of life.”  But, frankly, it is very simply political [...]

• Merry Christmas

  Many people from our secular culture are attacking Christmas, but we must remember that this season is about the birth of Christ. There is no other reason.

• Darrell Scott’s Comments to Congress

  On May 27, 1999, the father of two victim of the Columbine Shootings, Darrell Scott, spoke to Congress. This speech has made it all over the internet and many thought it was fake. This is not the case. It is real and here is a shortened version of it for you to review.

• The Higher Tax Exodus Begins

  Higher Taxes are not the solution and are causing people to flee to lower taxed countries and states - Gerard Depardieu being the latest in a growing list.

• Little Drummer Boy

  This is the famous video of David Bowie and Bing Crosby performing "The Little Drummer Boy" on one of Bing Crosby's Christmas specials in the early 70s.

• Keeping Christ in Christmas

  Here is a You Tube video that is all about the true meaning of Christmas. My brother sent this to me and I think it is a very good video by a group that calls themselves: The American Christian Life United Choir, another version of the ACLU.

• The National Debt and Federal Budget Deficit

  In this video, which is very long, but worth the watch, Robbins states the problem facing the nation with the national debt and the federal budget deficit. He makes a very strong case that taxing the rich is not the answer.

• Give Obama What He Wants

  The President should be given whatever authority he wants on Fiscal Cliff negotiations. After he gets it, GOP should make sure he owns it when it fails.