As an artist, punctuated by extensive world travel and location filming, David Kaltenbach brings an eclectic background to the film world. Over 35 years ago, the metamorphosis from an accomplished commercial artist to filmmaker was a natural transition that led to the creation of travelogues of Barbados, Mexico, Costa Rica, England and Hawaii . With an original compelling creative vision, Kaltenbach establishes diversity through his direction and imagination. David, who was formally schooled in biological oceanography and accepted into NYU’s Director’s program along with studies at Weist Barron Ryan Acting Studios, crafts creative, clear and bold filmic stories. For over 22 years, David worked as an independent for the commercial fishing industry producing cooking shows, documentaries, and educational science films. Kaltenbach Productions is full service digital video & multimedia production company that produces: DOCUMENTARY, INDEPENDENT FILMS, MUSIC VIDEOS and REALITY PROGRAMS. Testimonials: "David Kaltenbach is a story teller and film maker who has devoted his creativity and professional expertise to cover the commercial fishing industry for several decades. His informative work has covered blue crabs, oysters, scallops, fish and the offshore fishing fleet of Barnegat Bay, New Jersey presenting different historical perspectives merged with today's fishermen. His work is highly respected by the fishing and ancillary industries." Mick Blackistone, author Executive Director Maryland Watermen's Association

David Kaltenbach

As an artist, punctuated by extensive world travel and location filming, David Kaltenbach brings an eclectic background to the film world. Over 35 years ago, the metamorphosis from an accomplished commercial artist to filmmaker was a natural transition that led to the creation of travelogues of Barbados, Mexico, Costa Rica, England and Hawaii . With an original compelling creative vision, Kaltenbach establishes diversity through his direction and imagination. David, who was formally schooled in biological oceanography and accepted into NYU’s Director’s program along with studies at Weist Barron Ryan Acting Studios, crafts creative, clear and bold filmic stories. For over 22 years, David worked as an independent for the commercial fishing industry producing cooking shows, documentaries, and educational science films. Kaltenbach Productions is full service digital video & multimedia production company that produces: DOCUMENTARY, INDEPENDENT FILMS, MUSIC VIDEOS and REALITY PROGRAMS. Testimonials: "David Kaltenbach is a story teller and film maker who has devoted his creativity and professional expertise to cover the commercial fishing industry for several decades. His informative work has covered blue crabs, oysters, scallops, fish and the offshore fishing fleet of Barnegat Bay, New Jersey presenting different historical perspectives merged with today's fishermen. His work is highly respected by the fishing and ancillary industries." Mick Blackistone, author Executive Director Maryland Watermen's Association

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As an artist, punctuated by extensive world travel and location filming, David Kaltenbach
brings an eclectic background to the film world. Over 35 years ago, the metamorphosis
from an accomplished commercial artist to filmmaker was a natural transition that led
to the creation of travelogues of Barbados, Mexico, Costa Rica, England and Hawaii .
With an original compelling creative vision, Kaltenbach establishes
diversity through his direction and imagination. David, who was formally schooled in biological
oceanography and accepted into NYU’s Director’s program along with studies at Weist Barron
Ryan Acting Studios, crafts creative, clear and bold filmic stories. For over 22 years, David worked
as an independent for the commercial fishing industry producing cooking shows, documentaries,
and educational science films.
Kaltenbach Productions is full service digital video & multimedia production company that produces:
DOCUMENTARY, INDEPENDENT FILMS, MUSIC VIDEOS and REALITY PROGRAMS.

Testimonials:

“David Kaltenbach is a story teller and film maker who has devoted his creativity and professional
expertise to cover the commercial fishing industry for several decades. His informative work has
covered blue crabs, oysters, scallops, fish and the offshore fishing fleet of Barnegat Bay, New Jersey
presenting different historical perspectives merged with today’s fishermen. His work is highly respected
by the fishing and ancillary industries.”
Mick Blackistone, author
Executive Director
Maryland Watermen’s Association

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Work Experience

Producer / Director / editor at Kaltenbach Productions
January 19, 2000 - Present

Education

Bachelor of Science at Stockton University
January 22, 2020 - January 7, 2026

Qualifications

DaVinci Editor
January 7, 2026 - January 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Other