David Michael Maurer: "The Mystery of Cobblestone Way" & "Blackmailing Santa"
Student films teach you so much. These films were directed by David Michael Maurer and are incredible to watch and learn from.
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Derrick Story: Digital Photography Pocket Guide, Third Edition (Pocket Reference (O'Reilly))
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Aristotle: Poetics (Penguin Classics)
The template for all great stories...
Rhonda Byrne: The Secret
Inspiration for many...
Robert McKee: Story: Substance, Structure, Style and The Principles of Screenwriting
A must have for every screenwriter.
Four Sheets to the Wind
I edited this movie.
Julia Cameron: The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity [10th Anniversary Edition]
A great way to beat writer's block.
David Michael Maurer has established himself as one of the premiere “Pr-Editors” for the next generation of Hollywood. His recent work on the feature film “Four Sheets to the Wind” was accepted into competition at the Sundance Film Festival 2007 where actress Tamara Podemski was award a Special Jury Prize of Best Actress.
As an editor in primetime reality television, his work has been experienced by millions of viewers on such shows as “American Idol”, "The Apprentice", "Profiles From The Front Line", "Paradise Hotel", and "Big Brother”.
Maurer garnered two Primetime Emmy Nominations for his work on "The Apprentice" as well as a Cine Eagle award for his work on "Blackmailing Santa".
In addition to producing/editing, Maurer has studied Meisner Acting technique with film/television coach Andrew Benne and story with Hollywood guru Robert McKee. A grad of De Anza & Loyola Marymount, Maurer proudly volunteers as a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Motion Picture Editor Peer Group Executive Committee, and enjoys speaking with students at Universities throughout the country.