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After discovering his passion for filmmaking at the age of 12, Roland Cañamar proceeded to dive head first into the craft. During junior high and high school, he created both documentaries and narrative short films on super 8mm. Recognized as a prolific filmmaker with a promising future, he was armed with a thirst for storytelling and the praises of his mentor and peers. In 1983, his film "Dreamer" won Best Drama, Best in Show at the Orange County Fair Film Festival, and in 1985, his film "Seduction" earned him the award for Best Cinematographer at the Cal State Northridge Film Festival. Roland's successful career journey led him to work as the main cameraman at a Southern California television station network with a global broadcast reach.
The Founder
At the age of 25, while still working at the television network TBN, he started his first company, The Mini Mini Grip & Lighting, which supplied equipment for short films, commercials, and corporate videos. Soon, Roland began shooting as a cinematographer, expanding his company and eventually forming Cañamar Motion Pictures.
Adapting to local trends, Cañamar Motion Pictures relocated from Santa Ana to Laguna Niguel, California, to better serve the growing corporate video market. The new location evolved into a full-service motion picture film production facility. By February 2001, Silver Dream Factory was born, serving Indie Features and located within the 30 Mile Zone.
The Founder
