Hi, I’m David — a documentary filmmaker from San Diego, CA.
I make playful, curiosity-driven films about science, nature, and culture.
Recent Work
Transforming a pest into a tragic hero
Editing a marine predation sequence for PBS Nature
Electrifying high school students with battery chemistry
Like many folks in this genre, I wear a lot of hats: I regularly direct, produce, shoot, write, and edit films and television. On a less frequent basis, I also design things and animate them.
I currently work for Day’s Edge Productions (and the occasional freelance client). I’m an enthusiastic reader, surfer, runner, bassist, cook, hiker, and linocut artist, all of which intersect meaningfully with my documentary practice.
Image by Angel Morris
Image by Georgia Krause
Core skills
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Story producing
Project management
Research
Treatment/grant writing
Pitch deck design (InDesign)
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Field producing
Directing
Cinema cameras (Arri, RED, Sony)
Telephoto
Macro
High-speed (Freefly Systems)
Motion control (Kessler, Rhino)
Part 107 certified drone pilot
Grip and Electric
Field sound (833 mixer)
PADI adanced open water diver
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Script-writing
Film editing (Premiere)
Sound editing
Motion graphic design (After Effects)
Archival producing
Video Resume
Back in 2018, Johnny Harris posted a link to the project that landed him a gig at Vox. That guy is talented! Since he had too many skills to fit into a traditional reel, he made an explainer video instead.
The same year, I borrowed the idea and put my own spin on it. This video resume helped make the difference when I applied to Day’s Edge. It’s old work now, but it still reflects my generalist approach to filmmaking.