David Maurer

David Michael Maurer has established himself as one of the premiere Editors for the next generation of Hollywood. His 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.

He also edited the internationally acclaimed horror film "Splinter" directed by Toby Wilkins which won 6 awards at the Screamfest Film Festival including Best Editing and was nominated for a Saturn Award.

Wall Street Journel's Joe Morgenstern say Splinter is, "... short, taut, nicely shot, well-acted, astutely directed, specific where it might have been generic, original enough to be engrossing and derivative enough to be amusing."

New York Times' A.O. Scott says, "With Splinter, the director Toby Wilkins honors the conventions of the horror genre with skill and enough wit to keep the scares sharp."

In 2009, he reunited with director Sterlin Harjo to edit the feature film "Barking Water" which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival the same year. The film went on to play at Venice Days, New Directors New Films at MOMA in NYC, and numerous other festivals around the world. It's expected on DVD later this year.

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.