Dave Manzo – Director – Editor

As a freelancer, Dave is grateful for the opportunities he’s been given to work with a variety of companies. Get-Kinetic, Fusion, Pretty Damn Sweet, Shooters Post and Transfer, Blue Design, MG Pictures Big Smack, Wilson RMS Agency, Concrete Pictures, HCP Sports, Barclaycard US, FF Solutions, Travel Channel, and Discovery Channel are among many of the respected business’s that rely on Dave’s knack to multi-task and provide a strong articulate direction on set and in the edit suite.

His in-depth knowledge of editing allows him to cut fast while able to give quick and appropriate feedback to fellow project collaborators. This has earned him a reputation of high standing among those who know him in the film and video community. Most importantly, Dave loves what he does and loves to provide the highest quality work possible whether it be directing, editing, camera work, gardening outside, playing the guitar, or helping his wife and kids. He lives, plays, and creates for a higher purpose and works hard to ensure it reflects in every project that he’s a part of.

a little about..

THE MANZO MAN

Dave Manzo has been serving the world and beyond for over 15 years in the film production industry. As an executive producer, director and editor Dave’s worked on tv shows have played on reputable networks. His films have gone on to screen at many film festivals often winning awards along the way. As a freelancer, Dave is grateful for the opportunities he’s been given to work with a variety of companies.

Get-Kinetic, Pretty Damn Sweet, Jamestown Associates, Blue Design, MG Pictures, Big Smack, Shooters, Wilson RMS Agency, Concrete Pictures, HCP Sports, Barclaycard US, FF Solutions, Travel Channel, and Discovery Channel are among many of the respected business’s that rely on Dave’s knack to multi-task and provide a strong articulate direction on set and in the edit suite.

His in-depth knowledge of editing allows him to cut fast while able to give quick and appropriate feedback to fellow project collaborators. He uses his editing skills as an advantage as a director to know exactly what shots will be used in the edit. So, when he says “we got it, move on”, those who know him can trust we got what is needed, which can keep the production moving a lot quicker. His ability to move and think quickly on set while providing quality content has earned him a reputation of high standing among those who know him in the film and video community.

Most importantly, Dave loves what he does and loves to provide the highest quality work possible whether it be directing, editing, camera work, gardening outside, playing the guitar, or helping his wife and kids. He lives, plays, and creates for a higher purpose and works hard to ensure it reflects in every project that he’s a part of.

AWARDS: American Coup, BEST DOCUMENTARY AWARD of 2011 at the Noor Film Festival, IDFA (Official Selection), The Ordinary Radicals, Ion Film Festival (Official Selection); A Fistful Of Confidence, Cannes Film Festival (Tele Award); Space Available, Magnolia Film Festival (Best Film) achieving worldwide exposure and recognition.