David believes that his passion for Cinema began during high school, when he was inspired by a viewing of Orson Wells' CITIZEN KANE. "…I knew that I wanted to become a filmmaker and somehow I had already taken the first step..."

Majoring in Motion Pictures at UCLA, David gained hands on experience in Writing, Photographing, Directing and Editing, while screening and studying every film he could find, from D.W. Griffiths’ INTOLERANCE to Stanley Kubricks’ 2001.

Influenced by the European New Wave filmmakers, David eventually picked up a camera and began pursuing small independent features. He was frequently hired as a Cinematographer / Editor, but found himself doing everything from treatments, scripts, budgets and production boards, to casting, crewing, storyboards, second unit and production supervising.

Eventually, gaining a reputation as a Director of Photography who could deliver a quality look on a modest budget, earned David the attention of Clint Eastwood. "…I consider the year that I worked with Clint, to be my Ph.D. in filmmaking… We had an excellent rapport from day one, because we both loved the films of John Ford and hated the thought of wasting any time or money." Their first feature together, BRONCO BILLY came in two and a half weeks under schedule, largely due to David’s efficient lighting, which saved the production over a million dollars. It also became one of the most critically acclaimed Clint Eastwood films ever. Their next feature, ANY WHICH WAY YOU CAN, received the Academy of Country Music Award as Picture of the Year and became one of the top grossing films of the decade for Warner Brothers.

Later, David Photographed BLOODSPORT then Directed KICKBOXER. Both films combined cost under 5 million dollars, still they became martial arts classics, launched the career of Jean-Claude Van Damme and racked up astounding grosses worldwide.

After teaching filmmaking at UCLA, Directing episodic television, Photographing and Directing the thrillers, TIME LAPSE with Roy Schneider, THE PROPHET'S GAME with Dennis Hopper and the High Def. features, HOUSE AT THE END OF THE DRIVE and HONOR, David admits to bringing a fist full of experience to any production. “…I’ve worked with indigenous crews all over the world, from Sweden, South Africa, South America, Italy and Mexico, to Hong Kong, Thailand, Macau, Indonesia, Israel and Bulgaria… and believe that with today's technology, quality films can be made anywhere...”

David recently became a Canadian Resident and he’s actively pursuing productions there. His ongoing vision as a filmmaker includes: "…Directing & DP’ing wherever the bottom line makes sense, exploring a variety of genres and styles, experimenting with new media and trying to locate great material..." Whether it's working on big budget studio features, small independent films, martial arts, family dramas, thrillers, episodic television or teaching, David's been there, done that and has the tee shirts. His motto continues to be: "Have director's finder and light meters, will travel…"

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