ABOUT

​Based in Southern California, Dave spent his childhood studying film on his living room couch and honing his craft on his dad's dinosaur of a computer. After graduating in 2020 with a bachelor's in media studies at CSU, San Bernardino, he wrote and directed his first short film, "DOGMA" (2024), which starred his own dog. The film won Best Narrative at Hidden City Film Festival in Escondido, CA.

With his sophomore film, "RIGHT ON!" (2025), Dave tackled the subject of writer's block through a unique and stylized lens. The film began its festival circuit run by taking home Best of Fest, Best Live-Action Fiction, and the Audience Choice Award at the 2025 Inland Film Festival in San Bernardino, CA before going on to win the Audience Award at Highland Park Independent Film Festival in Los Angeles and Best Editing at Oceanside International Film Festival and San Diego Short Film Festival.

As an enthusiast of all films, Dave does not restrict himself to any one genre or style, instead choosing to focus on stories that inspire people to reflect on their own values and ideals.