Writer, Producer and Director of 1x60 minute documentary special.
Summary
David Vassar is an Oscar® nominated and Emmy Award® winning filmmaker who has enjoyed decades of experience as a successful writer, director, and producer. Now accepting freelance writing and directing assignments. dvassar@backcountrypictures.com
Credits
6/19 – 6/20
Writer – The Wildfire Next Time (Pilot)
Independent documentary — TV — Backcountry Pictures Details
6/19 – 6/20
6/18 – 12/18
Writer – Refuge
Vimeo — Digital — Backcountry Pictures Details
6/18 – 12/18
Writer, Director and Producer. In March of 2019, REFUGE won a screening slot on Opening Night of the American Documentary Film Festival and two Silver Addy's for “Public Service Web Video."
1/17 – 1/18
Writer – Exquisite Wasteland
Independent Documentary Feature — Film (Feature-length) — Backcountry Pictures Details
1/17 – 1/18
Writer, Director, and Line Producer. Currently in Production.
1/16 – 12/16
Writer – Calaveras Big Trees
Destination Film - Calaveras Big Trees State Park — Film (Short) — Backcountry Pictures Details
1/16 – 12/16
Writer, Director, and Producer
1/10 – 9/12
Writer – California Forever
PBS — TV — Backcountry Pictures Details
1/10 – 9/12
Writer, Director, & Producer of 2x1 hours Documentary Special. International Wildlife Film Festival-Best Educational Documentary. Environmental Film Festival-Selected for Screening. American Conservation Film Festival-Selected for Screening
1/07 – 5/08
Writer – Unsolved Mysteries (Season 1)
Spike TV — TV — Cosgrove/Meurer Productions Details
1/07 – 5/08
Writer (WGA) of multiple episodes for Spike TV reboot.
5/06 – 3/07
Writer – Discover Hetch Hetchy
Independent — Film (Short) Details
5/06 – 3/07
Writer, Director and Producer - Host and Narrator: Harrison Ford. Wild & Scenic Film Festival-Best Short. Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival-Finalist,Short Film. Addy Award for PSA. Environmental Film Festival-Selected for Screening. Los Angeles Int’l Short Film Festival-Selected for Screening.
1/06 – 6/06
Writer – Washington's Generals Marquis de Lafayette (Season 1)
History — TV — Cosgrove/Meurer Productions Details
1/06 – 6/06
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Media
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Shannon McGinn
Supervising Producer
David and I have worked together for over 25 years. He is a very talented Director and Writer and can bring any story to life with an original eye. His narration perfectly complements the visuals and engages the viewer on a deeply emotional level. D ...MORE...
avid would be an asset as a Writer or Director on any non-fiction project.
- Shannon was Field Producer and David was Director on Unsolved Mysteries
Sally Kaplan
Producer
David was writer and director on all the projects I worked on with him. He is a master at his craft as well as great leader on the set. He uses humor to keep things going and everyone looks up to him for his expertise. ...MORE...
- Sally was Producer and David was Head Writer on Exquisite Wasteland, Refuge, Grand Teton Video Rivers, Discover
Education
LA City College
AA Film
Smithsonian Institution
5 year Apprenticeship Program - Film Unit
Skills
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