David Garcia Rivera has been writing, shooting, directing, producing, and solving problems in the film industry for over fifteen years. A Temple University alumni, David started in Los Angeles, providing script coverage and acting as an assembly editor for reality TV shows. He crewed for tent-pole films and independent feature films, documentaries, music videos, VR videos, and TV productions, the latter including The Daily Show. After directing several dozen TV commercials for Walmart, David has shot, directed, and produced for clients such as CBS, Disney, Grayson Sky, Meta, MTV, New York Times, Paramount, PBS, United Nations, USA Today, and others.

David Garcia

David Garcia Rivera has been writing, shooting, directing, producing, and solving problems in the film industry for over fifteen years. A Temple University alumni, David started in Los Angeles, providing script coverage and acting as an assembly editor for reality TV shows. He crewed for tent-pole films and independent feature films, documentaries, music videos, VR videos, and TV productions, the latter including The Daily Show. After directing several dozen TV commercials for Walmart, David has shot, directed, and produced for clients such as CBS, Disney, Grayson Sky, Meta, MTV, New York Times, Paramount, PBS, United Nations, USA Today, and others.

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David Garcia Rivera has been writing, shooting, directing, producing, and solving problems in the film industry for over fifteen years. A Temple University alumni, David started in Los Angeles, providing script coverage and acting as an assembly editor for reality TV shows. He crewed for tent-pole films and independent feature films, documentaries, music videos, VR videos, and TV productions, the latter including The Daily Show. After directing several dozen TV commercials for Walmart, David has shot, directed, and produced for clients such as CBS, Disney, Grayson Sky, Meta, MTV, New York Times, Paramount, PBS, United Nations, USA Today, and others.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Director, DP, Editor at Vimby
January 1, 2016 - October 24, 2025
Directed commercials for TV, print, radio, and online. Filmed documentary, social media content, and trained personnel throughout the United States on best filmmaking practices. Duties included writing call sheets, shooting schedules, and negotiating crew contracts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Film & Media Arts at Temple University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Covid-19 Compliance Officer Training
January 1, 2022 - October 24, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services